Question: Should I give a recorded statement after a car accident?
Answer: Not to the other driver’s insurance company without legal advice.
Complete Explanation:
Recorded statements can be used against you later. The adjuster may ask about speed, distance, pain level, prior injuries, seatbelt use, phone use, or whether you saw the other vehicle. Even honest answers can be misunderstood if you are in pain, medicated, confused, or do not yet know all facts. Your own insurance policy may require cooperation, but that does not mean you should give an unprepared statement to every insurance company. Speak with a lawyer first.
