The Wrongful Death Settlement Demand Package

When it comes to representing surviving family members in a wrongful death case, Davis Law Group goes to extraordinary lengths to compile and present an effective settlement demand package to the insurance company. We obtain all documents and materials that may relate to the claim and then organize and present it in the most influential and persuasive way possible in an effort to secure the highest settlement recovery. The settlement demand package may include many different types of documents, records and items, including:
• A complete discussion and analysis of the facts of the accident and the wrongful death laws that may apply
• Incident reports or police reports
• Copies of pleadings that are ready to be filed in court in the event that the settlement does not occur (e.g., a complaint, or deposition notice, etc.)
• Photos of the scene of the accident or of the injuries
• Medical records and reports
• Expert reports (e.g., economist, vocational expert, accident reconstruction)
• Video re-enactments and/or computer simulations
• Video testimony from witnesses and/or experts
• Audio recordings
• PowerPoint presentations with case facts
• Day-In-the-Life Videos
• Photos of the deceased and of family members
• Witness statements

By providing a comprehensive and persuasive settlement demand package, you are helping the insurance adjustor build his or her file so that the company can justify paying out a large settlement. Providing a comprehensive and persuasive settlement demand package gives the insurance company a number of reasons for settling the claim immediately and fairly rather than going to court. Keep in mind that an experienced attorney knows how the present the package in an appropriate way so that the information increases the change of a favorable settlement. A “do it yourself” approach to this step could provide the insurance company with information that can help THEIR case.