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What letter is sent to the defendant's insurer summarizing the plaintiff's damages?
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Typically, before a plaintiff files suit, he sends a demand letter to the defendant outlining the injury and requesting a specific amount of damages be paid to avoid filing a lawsuit. If the defendant's insurance company is responsible, a copy of this letter would also be sent to this insurance company.
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