CLASS 3.
Dear Sir:—
I am very sorry that you did not see fit to reply to my letters of July 15 and August 15. Not so much on account of your failure to pay me the $10.00 which you owe, but because I dislike to lose faith in my fellow man, and you know it hurts a fellow when he finds his judgment was wrong. I have often wondered how I would feel if I knew my little child was up in heaven, looking down at me with her angelic eyes, wondering why I did not pay the doctor who worked so hard all night to give her ease and to keep her with me. I don't believe that I could be happy.
Still John, I believe in you, and feel sure you will come in and see me about this little matter. I just can't believe I was mistaken in you.
Wishing you success, I am,
Very truly yours.
The personal matter must be fitting to the case. If your patients do not die, you might speak of the "innocent little babe who will grow up to womanhood unpaid for." Lawyers in Oklahoma hold a lien on the cause of action until their fees are paid. Wonder how that would work with the medical profession?
The point that I want to press home to you is that if you cannot get a settlement with sentiment, you cannot get it any other way. You cannot bluff them for they know they are execution proof. Read the exemption laws of your state and you will find that there is not a third of your patrons but could beat you if you tried to enforce payment by law.
Here are some thoughts that have been worked into form letters that may give you an idea that you can use in some special cases: