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Why You Should Never Admit Fault in an Auto Accident

Admin • Nov 03, 2022

In the event of an auto accident, never admit fault. If you do, you might lose the right to seek compensation from the other motorist for the losses you sustained from the accident. Even if you think you are to blame, don't admit it to the other driver, the responding police officers, or the insurance company.

If you hire a lawyer to represent you, you have the right to discuss the accident with them. Suppose you got hurt in the collision and qualify for damages. A car accident attorney may examine your situation and discuss your legal options. They will assist you in filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit. The following are reasons you should never admit fault in an auto accident.

Your Insurance Company Might Deny Your Claim

Insurance companies will want to talk with you about what happened and the events that led to the accident . They may reduce or deny your claim if you accept blame for an accident. Even if you do not confess guilt, insurance agents can record the call in the hopes of finding evidence that you caused an accident. The insurance may use these recordings in court against you to reduce your prospects of obtaining money from the other party.

Insurance companies strive to pay the least amount possible. Investigators ask leading questions to frame the accident so that it appears to be your responsibility. Avoid answering queries regarding who or what caused the crash, what you were doing when the accident happened, or who you believe is at fault.

Refer the insurance company to the police report. A vehicle accident lawyer may be able to negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. They will assist you in receiving reasonable car accident compensation.

You Are Not a Professional Auto Accident Investigator

Even if you think you are solely to blame for the accident, underlying and unknown circumstances could have also caused it. If the vehicle's brakes were malfunctioning, the driver involved in the incident could not have been able to stop in time. The other driver may have been drunk or not wearing a seatbelt, which you may not have noticed at the time of the collision.

Since the accident may have had so many potential contributing variables, you may need an investigation. The investigation will help to determine which factors contributed to the accident. If you accept fault, a probe may not take place. Critical facts that could help your case may go unnoticed.

A skilled vehicle accident investigator may put together what happened. They can offer crucial insight into who is truly to blame for the accident.

You Could Be Emotionally Tormented

The emotional effect can be devastating even when you are not seriously hurt in an accident. You can be emotionally scarred or unable to think clearly in the aftermath. You will make incorrect remarks or even falsely apologize for the accident when you were not at fault.

Wait until you move away from the incident and calm down before deciding who is responsible for the mishap. You can allow law enforcement and your lawyers to investigate what happened.

The Police May Use Your Statement Against You

The police officers will document your statements in an official report. The insurance companies can use this report to investigate who caused the accident. If you acknowledge fault, obtaining the compensation you deserve will be hard. If there are injuries to the other party, admitting culpability may subject you to a personal injury case. The attorneys investigating the collision will see your statements in the police report.

Although you should honestly answer the police's questions, don't draw inferences about what occurred. Stick to the facts and never accept guilt or make statements that seem like admitting fault in an automobile accident.

The Law Offices of James B. Gillespie, Jr., PLLC, provide passionate representation and advice to customers. We understand how challenging it is to recover from an accident. We fight for your rights and seek compensation for your losses. Don't be alone in dealing with this issue. Contact us today to book an appointment.

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