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Gursten, who specializes in first and third party auto cases, said that his firm makes extensive use of pre-lawsuit demand letters.  \n\"Demand letters do work,\" Gursten stated. \"But they only work when they are used properly.\"  \nGursten said that words alone are not enough anymore.  \n\"You've got to be able to use demonstrative evidence to show the injury,\" he explained.  \nAdrian lawyer Robert E. Jameson agreed.  \n\"The demand letter is your first crack at settling the case,\" Jameson said. \"And if you don't do it right, you'll get stung.\"  \nSouthfield attorney Michael J. Butler also said that a properly constructed demand letter is an effective tool, but cautioned against sending such a letter in every case.  \n\"[A demand letter] should not be done merely as a tool to achieve quick turnover of files,\" Butler said. \"Pre-suit resolution should not be a substitute for properly working-up a file.\"  \nPractitioners agreed that attorneys considering a demand letter should:  \ndetermine the particular insurance company's position on settling cases;  \n• understand the extent of the client's injuries;  \n• determine the defendant's liability coverage;  \n• include demonstrative evidence; and  \n• use a \"best case scenario\" for your client on all disputed issues.  \nKnow Your Insurance Company  \nGursten said that sending a demand letter in every case is not warranted.  \n\"Some insurance companies have a hard-line policy position and will reject all soft-tissue and other claims,\" Gursten noted. \"When dealing with those companies, a demand letter is useless. We just file suit.\"  \nNovi attorney Matt Savich agreed.  \n\"The insurance company is definitely a big factor,\" Savich explained. \"Certain insurance companies just won't deal.\"  \nButler added that attorneys should not send a demand letter until they have a \"good grasp\" on the extent of their client's injuries.  \n\"Doctors will often try to treat a patient conservatively for a period of time before referring him or her for more extensive diagnostic tests,\" Butler explained. \"These tests may show that your client has a serious, objectively confirmed problem.\"  \nTherefore, Butler said, \"don't be anxious to settle what you might think is a soft-tissue case.\"  \nBest Case Scenario  \nButler explained that, before he makes a demand, he always determines the defendant's liability coverage.  \n\"Do not settle without written confirmation of the defendant's coverage,\" Butler advised. \"This requirement is not only for the client's benefit, but also for the attorney's protection.\"  \nFrequently, Butler continued, \"settlement negotiations are based on the defendant's exposure.\"  \nSavich agreed.  \n\"One of the first things I do in these cases is determine the defendant's coverage,\" he said. \"You don't want to sell your client, or yourself, short.\"  \nButler also cautioned against presenting your \"bottom-line\" figure in a demand letter.  \n\"It should not be a line drawn in the sand, in most cases,\" he said. \"Put your best foot forward, know your case, and know your client's damages.\"  \nButler advised using a \"best case scenario\" for your client on all disputed issues.  \n\"Give your client the benefit of the doubt,\" he said.  \nJameson echoed Butler's observations.  \n\"You never want to devalue your client's case,\" Jameson observed.  \nSpecial Tools  \nAccording to Gursten, demonstrative evidence is the key to a successful demand letter.  \n\"You need more than just a letter,\" he explained.  \nGursten listed several \"special things that really work\" when making a demand.  \n\"We use a computer program called ADAM which contains thousands of computerized anatomical illustrations,\" Gursten explained. \"","cbCaiqpv1jofimHg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqpv1jofimHg","pdf",67415,"English","# Pre-Lawsuit Demand Letter Strategy\n## When demand letters work\n## Know the insurance company\n## Prepare a best case scenario\n## Use special tools","[{\"question\":\"Why can a properly constructed pre-lawsuit demand letter speed settlement?\",\"answer\":\"Practitioners say demand letters often work because they provide a first, structured attempt to settle the case and can be effective when used properly with supporting evidence.\"},{\"question\":\"When should an attorney avoid sending a demand letter to an insurer?\",\"answer\":\"Attorneys should not send one in every case and should consider whether the insurer has a hard-line position that rejects certain claims; they should also wait until they have a good grasp of the injury extent.\"},{\"question\":\"What evidence and tactics are recommended to strengthen a demand letter?\",\"answer\":\"The letter should include demonstrative evidence and a “best case scenario,” supported by materials such as anatomical illustrations, colorized imaging like MRIs, lay witness statements, and, in catastrophic cases, day-in-the-life videos.\"}]","Pre-Lawsuit Demand Letter To Insurance Adjuster - Speed Auto Accident Settlement | PDF",1789526989]