This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Always reject a settlement offer in writing. Type a letter to your contact at the insurance company listing the reasons you think that their offer is too low. Back up these reasons with concrete evidence attached to the letter. Finally, provide a counteroffer of a sum you think is more reasonable.
Dear Mr./Ms. Adjuster: Pursuant to our phone conversation on insert date, please accept this letter as confirmation that we have agreed to settle, in full, my above-referenced claim for personal injuries for the amount of: Agreed to Final Settlement Amount. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
If you find the offer unacceptable, your attorney can draft a formal letter and propose a counteroffer. This letter should clearly state that the initial offer is unacceptable and refute any inaccuracies in the insurance adjuster's statements.
This letter should clearly state the reasons for rejecting the offer, such as it not providing maximum compensation for the damages incurred. Provide specific reasons for your rejection, highlighting the damages and losses not covered by the proposed settlement.
Once you accept a settlement offer, you will usually sign an agreement releasing the other party from any further liability connected to your claim. This means you forfeit the right to seek additional compensation for the incident.
Here are key cases when not to accept: The Offer Doesn't Cover Long-Term Medical Expenses: If you'll need ongoing medical treatments, surgeries, or therapy, an early offer may not account for these future costs. Accepting it could leave you paying out-of-pocket for necessary care.
The length of putting a settlement agreement together varies on a case-by-case-basis. This could be a small number of days, weeks or months - depending on how negotiations go. As a general rule, you should provide your employees with ten days to review the agreement.
Refusing a settlement offer is normal. Serious cases, such as a car accident or wrongful death claim, will involve negotiation to see that both parties get to an outcome that feels fair. The defendant may initially disagree they were at fault for your injury, or with the number of damages you are asking for.
Sending a Counteroffer Settlement Letter It should refute any claims or assumptions in the insurer's letter that may harm your claim. It should also include any supporting documents like copies of bills and receipts. Crafting counteroffer settlement letters is part of a personal injury attorney's work.
I am writing in response to the settlement offer you presented on Settlement Offer Date, related to claim number Claim Number for the incident that occurred on Incident Date. After careful consideration, I must reject this offer as it does not meet my needs based on the severity and ongoing nature of my injuries.