Why You Should Not Give A Statement to the Insurance Company

If you have recently been in a motor vehicle accident, normally the insurance company adjuster will call and want to take your statement. The adjuster asks leading questions which basically are questions where they want you to answer in a way that would favor them. Most people are nervous about giving a statement for fear they will say the wrong thing. The insurance company will transcribe your statement and give it to the defense attorney to use against you in your deposition or at trial. It is important to talk to a lawyer before ever giving a statement to an insurance company on your own.

If you have an attorney representing you, the defense attorney will quite often want to take your deposition, which is a statement under oath. However, your Des Moines personal injury attorney will prepare you for the deposition, will tell you what questions will be asked so that you can be well prepared and your lawyer will be at your side during the deposition. The defense lawyer can also ask leading questions at the deposition, but you will be prepared for them. Any good lawyer will make sure you are prepared for the deposition before it occurs. In addition to preparing a witness for a deposition, our firm also has a 3 page explanation sheet about the deposition which addresses all concerns you would have as a witness in a deposition.

In summary, if you have been involved in a car accident, truck accident or any other motor vehicle accident never give a statement on your own to an insurance company adjuster without seeking legal advice. At our law firm an experienced Des Moines injury lawyer will be able to stand by your side throughout the legal process and make sure those tough insurance companies do not take advantage of you. Contact the firm by calling 800-827-5173 and scheduling a consultation today.