The 3rd Mistake To Avoid With Your Car Accident Case- Recorded Statement

Georgia car accident lawyer explains mistake #3 that personal injury clients make – giving a recorded statement to the insurance company.

When you’re involved in an automobile accident in Georgia,  you will receive a phone call from the other driver’s insurance adjuster within a few days.   The adjuster will usually be sorry that the accident happened and tell you that they would like to help.

The Problem: During the phone call the insurance adjuster asks for a recorded statement. Within a week of the accident you  may be taking pain medication or have not yet started to feel the full impact of the entire injury.  The adjuster is calling to lock in your version of the facts surrounding the accident (liability), and to discover the extent of his injuries (damages). Nothing good can come out of this recorded statement.   The statement will be used against you at a later date.

The Solution: You should not talk to the other driver’s insurance company right after the accident. Instead, when the insurance adjuster calls, get their name, number and claim number.  This information should be given to your lawyer, if you hire a lawyer.

Georgia injury law is complex.  Whether you want to hire an attorney to assist you with your Georgia car accident claim is up to you or you can give me a call at (762) 323-1460.