Car Accident Where Fault is Disputed - Sample Demand Letter

What should your car accident injury claim demand letter look like if you and the other side disagree on who caused the crash?

Updated by , J.D. University of San Francisco School of Law
Updated 8/27/2024

If you're making a claim for injuries after a car accident, you'll likely send a demand letter to the other driver's insurance company at some point. This letter is an opportunity for you to:

  • to tell your side of the car accident story (including how it happened and why the other driver is at fault)
  • describe your car accident injuries and medical treatment
  • explain how the crash and your injuries have impacted your life, and
  • kick off injury settlement negotiations by demanding a certain dollar amount to resolve your car accident claim.

Get the basics on demand letters in personal injury claims and get tips on writing your own winning demand letter.

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For more information (and more sample letters), check out our Personal Injury Demand Letters section. You can also earn more about what to do when an adjuster doesn't respond to your demand letter and how to respond to a low personal injury settlement offer.

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