Car Accident Insurance Investigation

Answer:

If you’ve been in a car accident in Utah that was caused by another driver, you can expect the at-fault party’s insurance company call you and ask whether you’ll talk with them.

The shorter answer you should give them is no. But our complete explanation to you is, no, don’t do it without a lawyer helping you.

You don’t want to give an insurance company a recorded statement unless you have the guidance of an attorney. A lawyer will help you get ready, help you plan for what the adjustor is going to be asking, and help you to be aware out for things the adjustor will try to use against you.

They will ask their questions in a specific way to influence your answers in a way that enables them to use your own words against you. They’re looking for language that they can use in the future to try and minimize the damages of your case, minimize the injuries that you have, and do anything they can to make it so you don’t get full justice for all the losses you’ve had from your Utah car accident case.

You don’t want to talk with the other person’s insurance company without preparing for it with a lawyer.

Sadly, it can be even worse if your own insurance company wants to talk to you. The problem with most insurance policies is that you have an obligation to talk to your insurance company. Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re your friend. The statement you give them is ultimately going to get typed out and used as evidence against you at trial or at arbitration.

The way to prepare for a call from any insurance company is to retain a lawyer to help you. If you have any concern over a car crash, we’re happy to talk to you for free. When the insurance company calls and wants a recorded statement, call me first.