A claimant’s policy limit demand may set an attorney up to fail in hopes of a larger payday. Small mistakes could constitute a rejection, which opens an attorney up to a malpractice claim.

Prior claims can help offer insight into what to do and what not to do. Here’s what to know about policy limit demands, the most common pitfalls to watch out for and the best practices to minimize risk when engaging with clients.

How a Call Can Turn into a Claim

Imagine you leave the office a bit early on the Friday before a holiday weekend. You return to find a certified letter from the counsel representing a personal injury claimant. Enclosed is a standard procedural demand for payment by your client’s insurer for their policy’s full limit of liability. […]