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Personal Injury Claim Letter

A completed fictional England and Wales personal injury claim letter identifying accident facts, loss, medical evidence and next steps.

Jurisdiction: England and Wales - completed fictional worked example

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# PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM LETTER

Date: 22 May 2029

Parties: Oliver Grant and Hartwell Retail Limited

## 1. Status of this document

I write regarding the accident at Hartwell Retail Limited's Bristol store, 77 Broad Street, on 3 February 2029. I was a lawful customer when I slipped on detergent that had leaked from an unmarked pallet in an aisle.

## 2. Parties and subject

A staff member recorded the incident, but the store had no warning sign or barrier. I suffered a fractured left wrist and bruising, attended Southmead Hospital the same day, and remained unable to use my dominant hand normally for six weeks.

## 3. Facts and request

I ask Hartwell to preserve CCTV, incident reports, cleaning logs, staff rotas, risk assessments and the pallet delivery record. Please identify the public-liability insurer and pass this letter to its claims handler.

## 4. Evidence and checks

My medical records show the fracture and physiotherapy. I will obtain an independent medical report addressing diagnosis, prognosis and any contribution from pre-existing symptoms. The current special damages are £1,180 treatment and travel costs plus £2,460 net lost self-employed earnings.

## 5. Procedure and deadline

Liability is alleged because the spill was foreseeable and remained in a customer aisle without reasonable inspection, containment or warning. I will provide a schedule of loss and receipts; the figures are provisional and do not include general damages pending medical evidence.

## 6. Rights and remedies

Please acknowledge within 14 days and provide a substantive response within the period contemplated by the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims. I am willing to consider rehabilitation and an early neutral discussion without waiving limitation.

## 7. Records and signature

This open letter is sent to encourage resolution and is not a Part 7 claim or admission of any contributory negligence. I reserve limitation, interest, costs and all remedies, and will take advice before accepting any settlement.

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