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Personal Injury

Demand Letter

Drafting demand letters manually requires hours of research, fact organization, legal citation verification, and careful formatting. Attorneys spend valuable billable time searching for applicable laws, crafting persuasive narratives, and ensuring every detail aligns with best practices—time that could be spent on higher-value case strategy.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 26.3x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting comprehensive demand letters requires hours of document review, legal research, and precise calculation—time that takes you away from client strategy and case development. Manual drafting risks inconsistency, missing critical elements, or failing to establish the strong evidentiary record needed for successful settlement or litigation.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark analyzes your case documents and generates professionally formatted demand letters with complete factual narratives, legal analysis, detailed damages calculations, and strategic settlement demands. Transform 3+ hours of drafting work into 12 minutes while ensuring every letter meets litigation-ready standards.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete demand letters in 8 minutes vs. 3.5+ hours manually

Automated legal research with verified citations from authoritative sources

AI-powered fact extraction from uploaded case documents and medical records

Professional formatting with customizable templates for consistent quality

Built-in compliance with legal correspondence best practices and standards

What you'll receive

Header and Contact Information
Introduction
Statement of Facts
Legal Basis
Specific Demand
Deadline and Consequences
Closing

Document requirements

Required

  • Case Facts Summary
  • Client Information

Optional

  • Contracts or Agreements
  • Correspondence
  • Medical Records
  • Damage Documentation
  • Expert Reports
  • Prior Legal Communications

Perfect for

Personal injury attorneys handling settlement negotiations
Solo practitioners managing pre-litigation demands
Litigation associates drafting formal legal correspondence
Small law firms seeking document automation efficiency
Insurance defense attorneys responding to claims

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Employment attorneys use demand letters for pre-litigation settlement negotiations in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes before filing formal complaints.

Employment litigation frequently involves pre-suit demand letters to employers seeking damages for workplace violations, making this workflow highly applicable with similar structure and settlement negotiation objectives.

Commercial litigators draft demand letters for breach of contract, business disputes, and debt collection matters to initiate settlement discussions before filing lawsuits.

Demand letters are standard practice in commercial litigation for resolving business disputes pre-litigation, requiring the same formal structure, legal basis, and deadline components.

Litigation General80% relevant

General litigators across practice areas use demand letters as standard pre-litigation tools for various civil disputes including contract breaches, tort claims, and property disputes.

Demand letters are fundamental to nearly all civil litigation practice areas as initial settlement tools, making this workflow broadly applicable for any attorney handling pre-suit negotiations.

Real estate litigators use demand letters for property damage claims, landlord-tenant disputes, construction defects, and breach of purchase agreements to seek resolution before court action.

Real estate disputes commonly begin with demand letters outlining damages and legal basis, making this workflow valuable for attorneys handling property-related claims and settlement negotiations.

Employment attorneys send demand letters for unpaid wages, severance disputes, non-compete violations, and breach of employment agreements seeking compliance or compensation.

Employment matters often require formal demand letters before litigation, particularly for contract breaches and wage claims, where the workflow's automated drafting and legal citation features provide significant efficiency.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark draft demand letters from my case files?

A

CaseMark analyzes all uploaded documents—contracts, correspondence, medical records, invoices, and evidence—to extract relevant facts, dates, and damages. The AI then structures this information into a professionally formatted demand letter with chronological narrative, legal analysis, itemized damages, and strategic settlement demands. You review and customize the output to match your specific case strategy.

Q

Can I customize the demand letter after CaseMark generates it?

A

Yes, absolutely. CaseMark provides a comprehensive first draft that you can edit, refine, and customize to match your litigation strategy and client preferences. The AI handles the time-consuming work of document review, fact extraction, and structural formatting, while you maintain complete control over tone, legal arguments, and settlement positioning.

Q

What types of damages can CaseMark calculate in demand letters?

A

CaseMark calculates compensatory damages, consequential damages, lost profits, medical expenses, property damage, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees based on your uploaded documentation. The system shows detailed methodology for each calculation and cites supporting evidence, creating transparent damages presentations that strengthen settlement negotiations and withstand scrutiny.

Q

Is the demand letter format suitable for court filing if needed?

A

Yes. CaseMark generates demand letters in professional legal format with proper citations, evidentiary references, and structural organization suitable for use as litigation exhibits. The letters establish comprehensive factual records and legal positions that support subsequent court filings if settlement negotiations fail.

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the demand letter tone is appropriate?

A

CaseMark balances firm assertion of legal rights with professional courtesy—avoiding inflammatory language while maintaining settlement pressure. The AI follows litigation best practices to create persuasive yet measured correspondence that preserves negotiation opportunities while demonstrating serious litigation readiness. You can adjust the tone during review to match your specific case dynamics.