How To Properly Notify Liable Parties

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Were you a victim of an injury as a result of negligence? If so, you may want to consider bringing a lawsuit against those at fault in order to recoup any losses you endured due to your injuries. Before filing any claims, it is necessary to notify those who were involved that they will be connected to your lawsuit. The following are some steps to take in order to properly notify those responsible:

Determine Those Liable

The first step in notification is determining exactly who is liable for the accident. This could be one or more people or a business, depending on the nature of the accident. In a car accident, for example, you would need to determine who was driving the vehicle that caused your injury. You would also have to find out if it was a commercial or private vehicle. This information can often be derived from the police report from the incident.

Write a Notification Letter

You, along with your attorney, will next have to compose and mail letters of notification to everyone who is liable for your injuries. This is a letter that documents that you were injured and the nature of those injuries. It should only contain basic, factual information from the events and should not place blame. It should also include a request that the recipients of the notification letter respond in order to acknowledge that it was received. Be sure to ask for those responses in writing, preferably by certified mail. Keep your mailing receipts as part of your evidence.

Provide Notification Quickly

Another thing to keep in mind about the notification process is that you need to take this step as soon as you are physically able. There is no specific timetable placed on notifying the liable parties, but it is important that you do so as soon as possible. If a significant amount of time passes between the accident and the notification letter, evidence or memories of the incident can become blurred which will result in a lack of ammunition for your lawsuit.

Another important note is that while official notification are not required in order to file suit against those liable for your injuries, it can serve as a piece of evidence for your claim. You can also decide to cancel your claim for whatever reason, even if the notification letter has been sent. This letter serves as a tool in your suit that outlines the incident, your injuries, and how it has affected your life. Be sure to work with an attorney from a firm like R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C. on a notification letter that will best serve your needs.

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