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Do I need legal representation if a store where my daughter was injured wants to speak with me?
My daughter received a minor injury from a table falling on her arm at a national hamburger chain. A representative for the store keeps calling me asking for a
recorded statement which I have not given. When I asked for first aid from the
manager she denied my request. Should I give a recorded statement? If so, what
should I say? Do I need a lawyer?
Asked on March 1, 2016 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
First, you do not need to give a recorded statement even if they "want" one and there really is no reason to do so--and many reasons not (i.e. they want the statement to potentially use it against you or your daughter, such as if you/she later try to sue).
If the injury is bad enough to possibly sue for, speak with a lawyer. If it's not, you don't need an attorney--but you still don't need to give them a recorded statement.
If they offer you some settlement or payment to give a statement, then think about it--if it's enough that you're happy and won't think about suing, then it may make sense to give the statement.
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