Slip and Fall Demand Letter Sample

A complete premises liability demand letter your attorneys can reference and generate automatically from uploaded case files with Fast Demands AI.

A slip and fall demand letter is the document that formally requests compensation from a property owner or their insurer for injuries caused by a hazardous condition on their premises.

When every element of negligence is documented, the injury narrative is clinically precise, and the exhibit packet is organized, the insurer has fewer grounds to dispute and fewer reasons to delay. This page provides a complete slip and fall demand letter sample drawn from a commercial property scenario, explains what makes each section effective, and shows how Fast Demands AI builds every section automatically from your uploaded case files.

Slip and Fall Demand Letter Complete Sample

Below is a complete slip and fall demand letter sample based on a wet floor incident at a retail store. Every bracketed field should be replaced with case-specific facts supported by documentation in the exhibit packet.

DEMAND LETTER — SLIP AND FALL / PREMISES LIABILITY
Sample Document
[Date]
[Insurance Company Name]
Attn: [Adjuster Name], Claims Department
[Address]
Re: Demand for Settlement
Claimant: [Client Full Name]
Location of Incident: [Property Name and Address]
Property Owner / Insured: [Property Owner or Business Name]
Dear [Adjuster Name],

I represent [Client Full Name] in connection with injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident on [date] at [property name and full address]. This letter constitutes a formal demand for compensation on behalf of my client for all damages arising from this incident.

Facts, Hazardous Condition, and Liability

On [date] at approximately [time], my client was [describe what client was doing on the premises — e.g., shopping in the grocery section, walking toward the checkout area] at [property name]. My client slipped on [describe the specific hazardous condition — e.g., a puddle of liquid that had accumulated near a refrigeration unit, a wet floor where no warning sign had been placed, a broken tile near the entrance] and fell, sustaining the injuries described below.

The hazardous condition that caused my client's fall was created by and/or known to the property owner. [Describe the specific notice basis — e.g., the liquid had been present for approximately 45 minutes prior to the incident as documented in the attached surveillance footage, Exhibit 1. No wet floor sign or warning cone was in place at the time of the incident, as documented in the incident report attached as Exhibit 2.]

The property's maintenance records, attached as Exhibit 3, confirm that [describe maintenance record finding — e.g., the area had been identified as a recurring hazard in prior inspection reports, no corrective action had been taken as of the date of the incident].

A witness to the incident, [witness name or description], observed [describe witness account — e.g., that the liquid had been present for an extended period prior to my client's fall] and provided a written statement attached as Exhibit 4.

The property owner's failure to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and failure to warn of the known hazardous condition constitutes negligence. That negligence was the direct and proximate cause of my client's injuries and all resulting damages.

INJURIES

My client was transported by ambulance to [Hospital Name] where they were evaluated and diagnosed with [specific diagnoses — e.g., a left ankle fracture, lumbar strain, and contusion of the left knee] (Exhibit 5, Emergency Room Records dated [date]).

Imaging performed at the emergency department confirmed [specific imaging findings — e.g., a displaced fracture of the left lateral malleolus requiring surgical intervention] (Exhibit 6, X-Ray Report dated [date]).

My client subsequently underwent [describe surgical procedure if applicable — e.g., open reduction and internal fixation of the left ankle fracture] performed by [surgeon name] at [facility] on [date] (Exhibit 7, Operative Report).

Following surgery, my client completed [number] weeks of physical and occupational therapy with [Provider Name], completing [number] sessions (Exhibit 8, Physical Therapy Records). The treating orthopedic surgeon has indicated in their most recent report dated [date] that my client has reached maximum medical improvement with [describe permanent conditions — e.g., a permanent functional limitation of the left ankle, reduced range of motion, and the likelihood of post-traumatic arthritis requiring ongoing management] (Exhibit 9, Treating Physician Report).

Damages

Economic Damages
Category
Provider / Source
Amount
Emergency room and hospital
[Hospital Name]
$[Amount]
Imaging and diagnostics
[Imaging Facility]
$[Amount]
Surgical procedure
[Surgical Facility]
$[Amount]
Surgeon fees
[Surgeon Name]
$[Amount]
Physical and occupational therapy
[Provider Name]
$[Amount]
Prescription medications
[Pharmacy]
$[Amount]
Future medical treatment (ongoing management, projected [X] years)
Treating Physician Estimate
$[Amount]
Lost wages ([X] weeks at $[Rate] per week)
[Employer / Pay Stubs]
$[Amount]
Out-of-pocket expenses
Receipts on file
$[Amount]
Total Economic Damages
$[Subtotal]
Non-Economic Damages
My client has experienced significant pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life as a direct result of the injuries sustained in this incident. These non-economic damages are documented through the treating physician's notes, therapy progress reports, and [any additional supporting documentation].

The documented severity of my client's injuries — including a surgical procedure, an extended recovery period, and a permanent functional limitation confirmed by the treating physician — supports a substantial non-economic damages figure anchored to the permanence and impact of these injuries.
Category
Amount
Pain and suffering
$[Subtotal]
Emotional distress
$[Subtotal]
Loss of enjoyment of life
$[Subtotal]
Total Non-Economic Damages
$[Total]
Total Demand
Category
Amount
Total Economic Damages
$[Subtotal]
Total Non-Economic Damages
$[Subtotal]
Total Settlement Demand
$[Total]
DEMAND TO SETTLE
On behalf of my client, I hereby demand the sum of $[Total] to settle this claim in its entirety. This demand is supported in full by the documentation contained in the attached exhibit packet. The demand figure reflects the full scope of my client's documented losses and is anchored to the supporting exhibits throughout.
Please respond in writing within 30 days of the date of this letter. If I do not receive a response within that period, my client reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies including litigation.
Sincerely
[Attorney Name]
[Firm Name]
[Bar Number]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email]
Exhibit List
Exhibit
Description
Exhibit 1
Surveillance footage documentation
Exhibit 2
Incident report dated [date]
Exhibit 3
$[SubtProperty maintenance recordsotal]
Exhibit 4
Witness statement
Exhibit 5
Emergency Room Records, [Hospital Name], [date]
Exhibit 6
Imaging Report, [Facility], [date]
Exhibit 7
Operative Report, [Facility], [date]
Exhibit 8
Physical Therapy Records, [Provider Name]
Exhibit 9
Treating Physician Report, [date]
Exhibit 10
Employment verification and lost wage calculation
Exhibit 11
Prescription receipts and out-of-pocket expenses
This sample is for illustrative and structural reference only. Every section must be populated with case-specific facts supported by attached documentation. Actual settlement values vary by jurisdiction, case facts, and individual circumstances.

What a Slip and Fall Demand Letter Must Establish

A slip and fall demand letter must accomplish three things simultaneously: prove the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition, document what that condition caused your client to suffer, and calculate what it will take to resolve the claim.

Premises liability cases require a stronger liability narrative than most PI case types. The property owner did not strike your client. You must show the condition existed, the owner had actual or constructive notice of it, and the owner failed to correct it. Every piece of that argument needs a corresponding exhibit.

What every slip and fall demand letter must include:

Introduction
& Header

Introduction
& Header

Identifies the attorney, the client, the claim number, the date of loss, and the property location. Addressed directly to the assigned adjuster or property owner's insurer by name.

Facts, Hazardous
Condition, & Liability

Facts, Hazardous
Condition, and Liability

Establishes the specific hazardous condition, how long it existed, why the owner had notice of it, and how it directly caused your client's fall. Draws from incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements.

Injury
Documentation

Injury
Document

Documents every diagnosis, treatment, and medical finding using precise clinical terminology from the actual records. Covers the full treatment timeline from emergency room through any ongoing care.

Damages  
Calculation

Damages
Calculation

Organizes economic and non-economic damages into a structured, document-supported summary. Every economic figure has a corresponding exhibit.

Settlement  
Demand

Settlement
Demand

States the total figure directly. References documented losses. Sets a firm 30-day response deadline.

Exhibit Table
& Exhibit Packet

Exhibit Table
& Exhibit Packet 

Every supporting document listed in a numbered exhibit table. All exhibits compiled into a Bates-numbered packet.

What Makes This Slip and Fall Demand Letter Effective

Premises liability cases require a more detailed liability section than most personal injury demand types. Here is what drives each section's effectiveness in the sample above.

The notice argument is explicit and documented.
The injury section uses surgical specificity.
The damages table is itemized by provider.
The pain and suffering calculation is anchored to permanence.
The exhibit packet is complete and indexed.

How Fast Demands AI Builds This Demand Letter Automatically

Every section of the sample above is built automatically by Fast Demands AI from your uploaded case files.

Section
What Fast Demands AI Reads
Facts and Liability
Incident report, surveillance documentation, maintenance records, witness statements
Injury Documentation
ER records, imaging reports, operative reports, PT records, physician notes
Economic Damages
Medical bills, surgical invoices, pharmacy receipts, pay stubs, employer verification
Pain and Suffering
Physician permanency notes, therapy progress reports, operative findings
Exhibit Table
Physician permanency notes, therapy progress reports, operative findings
Exhibit Packet
Bates-numbered automatically from all uploaded documents

Upload your case files. Fast Demands AI reads every document, extracts the key facts, injuries, and damages, and generates a complete, structured demand letter in minutes. Your attorney reviews, edits if needed, and approves before anything is sent.

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