A Large Error Accident Victims Make With Choosing An Attorney

Written By: Bob Samuels on August 24, 2010 No Comment

After a motor vehicle incident it is very common for insurance company employees to ask for recorded statements from the witnesses involved. A really popular question asked by crash victims is whether or not they should give a recorded statement to the insurance company employee. My recommendation is a booming “No”; at least not before you have talked with legal counsel about the unique facts and circumstances surrounding your automobile collision.

You are under no lawful requirement to supply a recorded or written account to an insurance provider after your accident.

Insurance adjusters typically say that failure to provide such a statement will postpone the processing of your claim. However, that is only a scheme for them to try to find information from you that may enable them to deny coverage or at least additionally postpone payment of your claim. Claim company employees are expert professionals who may craft questions in such a way to elicit a desired reaction from you. They might be able to use your innocent terminology against you or contort them to fit their needed legal defenses.

When asked by an insurance company employee to give a recorded or written statement we highly recommend that you politely decline and contact an accident lawyer to talk about your circumstance and secure guidance.

If you have been involved in an injury collision due to the fault of another, the number one blunder you can make is failing to take the time required to research which attorney at law would be ideal for your circumstance.

You have encountered a very difficult situation, lost wages, mounting medical bills, and pain and suffering. Your family has also suffered.

It is crucial that the attorney that you have selected recognizes your circumstance and takes the time to answer your questions, explain your rights, and keep you updated on the status of your scenario. If you are not comfortable with your legal professional or sense that you do not have access, you may have decided on the wrong person to help you.

The best advice that we can give, is to be sure that you are confident and comfortable with the legal professional that you have selected. If you are not sure, interview several lawyers before actually hiring one to help you. Bear in mind, you only get one bite of the apple and you need to make the most of it.

If you have suffered an injury from an accident, talk with an experienced New York injury attorney. If you have been hurt on the job, a local New York workers’ compensation attorney can help you.