Why I Tell Clients Never to Give a Recorded Statement After a Wreck

One of the most dangerous things you can do after a car wreck is give a recorded statement.

Why You Shouldn’t Give a Recorded Statement

  • It will not help your case.
  • There’s no reason to do it, especially if liability is clear.
  • Adjusters and defense attorneys want to get you on record before you understand the full extent of your injuries.

Example

You may give a statement the same day of the wreck and say:

“Nah, I’m not hurt. I feel all right.”

But the next day, you wake up and can’t move your neck.

Now, that original statement:

  • Can cause irreparable harm.
  • Can be used against you at trial.
  • Makes it look like you’re faking your injuries just to get money.

The Problem with Details in Statements

Right after a wreck, you often don’t have time to carefully think about the facts. Questions like:

  • What direction were you traveling?
  • How many lanes were in each direction?
  • Was there a turn arrow or a yellow blinking light?

If you get these details wrong in a recorded statement, it makes you look:

  • Not credible
  • At fault
  • Or as if you weren’t paying attention

Bottom line: Never give a recorded statement after a car wreck. It can only hurt your case.

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