I was in a car accident yesterday in Contra Costa county, CA and I expect the other person’s insurance company to call me any minute now. Do I have to talk to them?

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I was in a car accident yesterday in Contra Costa county, CA and I expect the other person’s insurance company to call me any minute now. Do I have to talk to them?

I was in an auto accident yesterday in Contra Costa county, California and I expect the other person’s insurance company to call me any minute now. Do I have to talk to them?

Asked on March 12, 2009 under Accident Law, California

Answers:

BP, Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Regarding your car accident in Contra Costa county, CA, the answer is no.  You do not have to speak with the other person’s insurance company.  While you can speak to them if you choose to, you should avoid giving any statements as they could be used against you. You can find an auto accident lawyer in Contra Costa county at http://www.attorneypages.com.


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