Missouri Car Accident: Should I give a statement to the Insurance Adjuster?
AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY FOR BARRY COUNTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY, GREENE COUNTY, CHRISTAIN COUNTY
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So, you find yourself involved in an accident and you have yet to hire a personal injury lawyer when the insurance company calls and wants a statement. They will be ready to record your phone conversation very soon after the accident. Whether it is your insurance company or the insurance company of the other driver, it is risky to give a statement and an experienced personal injury attorney can advise as to the best approach.
I generally advise my clients to give these recorded phone statements, but I make sure I'm present. There are just too many ways your words can be used by the insurance company to limit your recovery. Its possible the insurance company will attempt to deny your claim.
Whether the adjuster is calling from an office in Springfield, Joplin, Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis or even out-of-state, adjusters are working for the insurance companies. The insurance companies employ highly trained adjusters who are paid to minimize your claim. That's why you need an experienced personsal injury lawyer to help you in your Missouri Car Accident.
