Car Accident Law, Florida Response in an Automobile Case 1-800-74-TRIAL

Dear Mr. Adjuster:

Thank you for your prompt response to my letter of demand in which we re¬quested the sum of $25,000 for settlement of the above captioned matter. This will ac¬knowledge your offer of $8,500 in a telephone conversation which took place on March 5, 2009.

We concede that liability is not crystal clear in this case. However, we disagree that the liability factor is as weak as you suggest. Our client proceeded through the subject intersection expecting that your insured would yield the right of way. The potential testimony of your insured that my client was speeding is unsupported and self serving. Furthermore, the physical damage itself suggests that your insured failed to yield be¬fore making the turn in front of my client. Though the police report attributes some fault to both parties, it is our belief that a reasonable jury would easily conclude that your insured was more at fault.

Since damages were not really contested in our recent conversation, I assume lia¬bility and comparative negligence are the big issues. In an effort to compromise and avoid expensive litigation we will reduce our demand to $17,500 in the hope that you will see fit to reassess your offer.

I look forward to hearing from you.