Canada 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 (CA)

Canada — a "Letter of Demand" should name the amount, facts, and a deadline. Provincial rules vary (e.g., Ontario’s Superior Court or the small claims division); some require specific demand wording before suing.

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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