Australia Demand Letter for Personal Injury

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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]

[Responsible Party / Insurer]
[Address]

Re: Injury claim from incident on [Date] at [Location]

Dear [Name],

On [Date], I was injured when [describe cause and the other party’s negligence]. My medical treatment cost [Amount] and I lost [wages/days]. Enclosed: bills and records.

I demand compensation of [Total Amount] within [Number] days. If not settled, I will file a lawsuit. Please have your insurer respond through counsel.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

Date and location of the injury
The negligence facts
All medical and wage-loss amounts
Itemized demand total

Jurisdiction note (AU)

Australia — called a "Letter of Demand." State the exact amount, the basis of the debt, and a deadline (commonly 14–28 days). It is often a prerequisite to filing in a state civil tribunal (e.g., NCAT, VCAT).

Legal note

Serious injury claims are high-stakes — consult a licensed attorney before sending. Statutes of limitation are short in some jurisdictions; do not delay.

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