This form for use in litigation against an insurance company for bad faith breach of contract. Adapt this model form to fit your needs and specific law. Not recommended for use by non-attorney.
This form for use in litigation against an insurance company for bad faith breach of contract. Adapt this model form to fit your needs and specific law. Not recommended for use by non-attorney.
Written Agreement: Draft a simple agreement that states: - Your name and contact information. - The other party's name and contact information. - A description of the incident (date, time, location, and a brief description of what happened). - A description of the damages to their vehicle.
Stay on the Record – Your accident will still appear on your record regardless of whether it's forgiven. If you ever switch insurance, your accident could still impact your premiums in the future, as they can see the accident on your record.
Average Car Accident Settlement Examples in California Whiplash: $5,000-$20,000. Mild-Moderate Concussion: $20,000-$30,000. Knee or Shoulder Injury: $30,000-$100,000. Broken/Fractured Bones: $30,000-$100,000. Moderate Neck or Back Injury: $30,000-$100,000. Herniated Disc: $50,000-$100,000+
The Nuts and Bolts of a Demand Letter Gather complete information before you start writing. Describe your injuries and medical treatment. List your medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages. Make a settlement demand. Include a deadline for legal action if you want to, but don't bluff.
Example of a Claim Settlement Letter We are writing to inform you that we have completed our evaluation of your claim filed under policy number Policy Number regarding Brief Description of the Claim. We are pleased to offer a settlement amount of Settlement Amount.
Accident forgiveness does NOT mean your rates won't go up in the future. It simply means you will not be surcharged for the accident. Your rates will continue to increase at the same rate they would have if you didn't have the accident.
What is a Car Accident Settlement Letter? Your contact information. The recipient's contact information. Date of the car accident settlement letter. A clear subject line. Introduction and accident details. Description of injuries and medical treatment. Itemized list of damages (medical expenses, lost wages, etc.)
For drivers in California, accident forgiveness isn't an option. Proposition 103, which passed in the state in 1988, outlaws “excessive” insurance rates and accident forgiveness was deemed excessive as you're essentially paying for coverage on an accident that hasn't happened yet.
Always go through your own insurance, particularly if you there's a good chance you were technically not at fault. In this case your insurance will be fighting for you (read: fighting for their own interests).
Always File a Claim, Regardless of Who Was At-Fault One of the primary questions we receive from clients who have been in an accident is whether they should report the accident to their own auto insurance carrier, particularly when the accident was not their fault. And the answer to that question is: always.