After a car crash it is quite typical for insurance company employees to ask for recorded statements from the parties involved. A really typical question asked by incident victims is whether or not they should supply a recorded statement to the insurance company employee.
Generally speaking, the answer is a definite “No”; at least not before you have spoken with an attorney with regards to the specific facts and conditions surrounding your automobile collision.
You are under no lawful obligation to present a recorded or written account to an insurance company following your crash.
Insurance company employees frequently tell people that failure to give such a statement will delay the processing of your claim. But, that is only a trick for them to try to find information from you that may allow for them to disclaim coverage or at least even further delay payment of your claim.
Insurance adjusters are seasoned workers who may compose questions in such a way to bring about a sought after response from you. They could be able to use your innocent language against you or contort them to fit their needed legal defenses.
When asked by an insurer to give a recorded or written statement we recommend that you politely decline and contact an accident attorney at law to discuss your case and secure help and advice.
If you have been involved in an injury incident due to the fault of someone else, the greatest oversight you can make is failing to take the time necessary to research which attorney at law would be most beneficial for your situation.
You have encountered a difficult situation, lost wages, mounting medical bills, and pain and suffering. Your family has also suffered.
It is essential that the law firm that you have decided on understands your circumstance and takes the time to answer your questions, explain your rights, and keep you updated on the status of your circumstance. If you are not at ease with your attorney or sense that you do not have access, you may have selected the wrong person to represent you.
The best advice is to be sure that you are confident and comfortable with the legal professional that you have chosen. If you are not sure, interview several legal professionals before actually choosing one to legally represent you.
