How to Write a Slip and Fall Demand Letter

Information to Gather

Gather records while the details are still clear, but include only information you can verify.

• Property location, date, and time
• A specific description of the hazard
• Lighting or weather conditions, when relevant and known
• Photographs, video, incident reports, and witness details
• Property owner or business information
• Medical treatment, medical bills, and lost wages
• Other documented expenses connected to the incident

Describe the Hazard and Incident Carefully

State what you saw, where it was located, what you were doing immediately before the fall, how the fall occurred, and what happened afterward. Use measurements, conditions, or witness details only when they are known. Avoid exaggeration and do not turn assumptions into facts.

What to Include in the Letter

Identify the parties and claim, give a chronological incident account, describe verified symptoms and treatment, summarize medical expenses, lost income, and other losses, and state the requested payment. Keep the liability position separate from the factual narrative.

Supporting Records

Records may include scene photographs, video, an incident report, witness information, medical records and bills, wage records, and receipts. List only documents that are actually available and review them for consistent dates and amounts.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Making unsupported conclusions about fault or property conditions
• Leaving the hazard description vague
• Claiming diagnoses or treatment not shown in the records
• Using inconsistent dates or duplicating expenses
• Listing photographs or reports that are not actually enclosed