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Negotiating Insurance Settlement Offer
Summary
In England, you may be entitled to claim interest on compensation from the accident date, recover tracing costs, and seek compensation for mental anguish, though its challenging to prove. Legal fees vary, with some solicitors offering no win, no fee arrangements. Its generally not advisable to publicly name a hit-and-run driver online due to potential defamation risks. Insurance companies may adjust offers based on strong evidence. Consider consulting a solicitor for personalized advice and assistance in drafting a letter to request a better settlement offer.Full Conversation
I talked to a solicitor at the time 2 years ago and he said I couldn't add his fees to my claim so I continued on my own.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this. You may still have options. Here are a few points:
- Interest: You can generally claim interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident.
- Tracing Costs: Costs for tracing the driver might be recoverable.
- Mental Anguish: Compensation for mental anguish can be difficult but not impossible.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can provide more specific assistance with your case?
- Interest: You can generally claim interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident.
- Tracing Costs: Costs for tracing the driver might be recoverable.
- Mental Anguish: Compensation for mental anguish can be difficult but not impossible.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can provide more specific assistance with your case?
What are their fees likely to be?
In England, legal fees can vary widely depending on the complexity of your case and the solicitor you choose. Here are some general points:
- Initial consultations can sometimes be free.
- Hourly rates can range from £* to £*.
- Some solicitors work on a "no win, no fee" basis for personal injury claims.
Would you like further assistance or to be connected with a local lawyer?
- Initial consultations can sometimes be free.
- Hourly rates can range from £* to £*.
- Some solicitors work on a "no win, no fee" basis for personal injury claims.
Would you like further assistance or to be connected with a local lawyer?
I would like help generating a letter asking for a better offer to include thses extra items?
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Sure, I can help you draft a letter. Before we proceed, would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? They might be able to provide more specific guidance.
If you prefer to continue with the letter, please provide more specific details about the items you want to include in the offer.
Sure, I can help you draft a letter. Before we proceed, would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? They might be able to provide more specific guidance.
If you prefer to continue with the letter, please provide more specific details about the items you want to include in the offer.
Can I get back to you later with the full details?
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Sure, take your time. When you're ready, you can provide the details here, and I'll assist you with drafting the letter or any other assistance you might need.
Sure, take your time. When you're ready, you can provide the details here, and I'll assist you with drafting the letter or any other assistance you might need.
ok - thanks.
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You're welcome! Whenever you're ready, feel free to return with the specific details about the items you want to include in the offer letter. I'll be happy to assist you in drafting it or with any other legal information you may need. Have a great day!
You're welcome! Whenever you're ready, feel free to return with the specific details about the items you want to include in the offer letter. I'll be happy to assist you in drafting it or with any other legal information you may need. Have a great day!
By the way, is it legal to name a hit and run driver on the web?
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It's generally not advisable to name a hit-and-run driver publicly on the web, as it could lead to legal issues such as defamation if the information is incorrect or not proven in court. Have you considered contacting the police or seeking legal advice for further actions?
It's generally not advisable to name a hit-and-run driver publicly on the web, as it could lead to legal issues such as defamation if the information is incorrect or not proven in court. Have you considered contacting the police or seeking legal advice for further actions?
The police wouldn't give me a copy of their report but sent it to the insurance company
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It seems you're dealing with an insurance claim after a hit-and-run incident. Here are some key points:
- Interest: You can claim interest from the date of the accident.
- Tracing Costs: Recoverable if they were necessary.
- Mental Anguish: Compensation can be challenging but possible.
If you need help drafting a letter, please provide the details you'd like to include.
It seems you're dealing with an insurance claim after a hit-and-run incident. Here are some key points:
- Interest: You can claim interest from the date of the accident.
- Tracing Costs: Recoverable if they were necessary.
- Mental Anguish: Compensation can be challenging but possible.
If you need help drafting a letter, please provide the details you'd like to include.
This is a copy of their first offer: Further to our earlier telephone conversation.
We are willing to make you the following off in full and final settlement of your claim in respect of the
incident on *.*.*.
Our engineers have reviewed your vehicle estimate and images provided and have provided a preaccident
valuation of £*,*.*. You have advised us that you received £*.* for the sale of the
vehicle in it's damaged state.
Our offer is £*.* minus £*.* in respect of the value of the vehicle. = £*.*
We are also willing to offer an additional £*.*, gesture of goodwill payment, in respect of this matter
to take into consideration any other losses incurred.
Our total offer in full and final settlement of your claim is £*.*.
We consider this an extremely reasonable offer and, therefore, have no further offers to make.
We must advise you that we do not expect you to contact our Insured in respect of this matter and all
correspondence MUST go through ourselves.
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You can consider including the following points in your letter:
- Interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident.
- Costs incurred for tracing the driver.
- Compensation for mental anguish.
Would you like help drafting this letter?
You can consider including the following points in your letter:
- Interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident.
- Costs incurred for tracing the driver.
- Compensation for mental anguish.
Would you like help drafting this letter?
yes please
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Sure, here's a draft letter to help you request a better offer that includes the extra items:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Insurance Company Name]
[Insurance Company Address]
[City, Postcode]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re: Settlement Offer for Incident on *.*.*
Thank you for your offer of £*,*.* in full and final settlement of my claim. I appreciate the gesture of goodwill payment included in the offer. However, I would like to request a revised offer that takes into account the following additional items:
*. Interest: I believe I am entitled to claim interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident, which occurred on *.*.*. This interest should be calculated at the statutory rate.
*. Tracing Costs: I incurred costs in tracing the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident. These costs were necessary and should be recoverable as part of my claim.
*. Mental Anguish: The hit-and-run incident caused significant mental anguish and distress. While I understand that compensation for mental anguish can be challenging to quantify, I believe it is an important aspect of my claim that should be considered.
I kindly request that you review my claim with these points in mind and provide a revised offer that includes compensation for interest, tracing costs, and mental anguish.
I look forward to your prompt response to this request. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
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Feel free to adjust the details as necessary. If you have any specific points or additional information you'd like to include, let me know!
Sure, here's a draft letter to help you request a better offer that includes the extra items:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Insurance Company Name]
[Insurance Company Address]
[City, Postcode]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Re: Settlement Offer for Incident on *.*.*
Thank you for your offer of £*,*.* in full and final settlement of my claim. I appreciate the gesture of goodwill payment included in the offer. However, I would like to request a revised offer that takes into account the following additional items:
*. Interest: I believe I am entitled to claim interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident, which occurred on *.*.*. This interest should be calculated at the statutory rate.
*. Tracing Costs: I incurred costs in tracing the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident. These costs were necessary and should be recoverable as part of my claim.
*. Mental Anguish: The hit-and-run incident caused significant mental anguish and distress. While I understand that compensation for mental anguish can be challenging to quantify, I believe it is an important aspect of my claim that should be considered.
I kindly request that you review my claim with these points in mind and provide a revised offer that includes compensation for interest, tracing costs, and mental anguish.
I look forward to your prompt response to this request. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
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Feel free to adjust the details as necessary. If you have any specific points or additional information you'd like to include, let me know!
How many offers do insurance companies normally go up to before agreeing.
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Insurance companies do not have a set number of offers before agreeing to a settlement. It can vary depending on the specifics of the case, but typically, they may adjust their offer a few times before reaching an agreement if the claimant provides strong evidence and arguments.
Would you like further assistance with your claim or have any other questions?
Insurance companies do not have a set number of offers before agreeing to a settlement. It can vary depending on the specifics of the case, but typically, they may adjust their offer a few times before reaching an agreement if the claimant provides strong evidence and arguments.
Would you like further assistance with your claim or have any other questions?
That's fine for now.
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It seems like you have a strong basis for negotiating a better settlement. If you need further assistance in the future or have any other legal questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your claim!
It seems like you have a strong basis for negotiating a better settlement. If you need further assistance in the future or have any other legal questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your claim!
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