If I was in a car accident what should I do if the person I hit is claiming questionable injuries and now their insurer wants a statement from me?
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If I was in a car accident what should I do if the person I hit is claiming questionable injuries and now their insurer wants a statement from me?
I passed him as I was about to turn into the left lane. I checked my blind spot, looked back at the road and merged. I felt a light bump, realized I hit him, then immediately merged back. We called the police and I asked the man if he was alright. He said yes. The man spoke little to no English, but immediately started telling the officer “my side of the story” instead of his, saying that I ran into him and he was going 10 miles an hour and I was going 40. Police report said it was mostly my fault. He is claiming injury now. Their insurance wants my story. Don’t feel at fault.
Asked on July 5, 2011 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is standard operating procedure for the insurance adjuster to take a recorded statement from the parties involved in an auto accident.
You should contact your insurance company about the auto accident. The insurance companies rely on the police report in determining fault. Your insurance company will handle everything for you regarding the other driver's injury claim, etc. It is not uncommon for auto accident injuries to manifest themselves sometime after the accident and not necessarily immediately at the scene of the accident.
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