Being in a car accident can be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience. In fact, the shock and stress of being in an accident may cause you to say things that you will regret in the future. Here are some of the things you should never say after a car accident:
“I’m sorry, it was my fault.”
Don’t ever take the blame for the accident—even if you think that you were at fault. It’s possible that the other driver was partially or completely to blame, so don’t let him off the hook by accepting fault. Taking the blame will affect your ability to recover compensation in a car accident claim, so keep your lips sealed.
“I’m not injured.”
The other driver may ask how you are feeling after an accident to see if you were injured in the crash. Even if you feel fine, do not tell the other driver that you were not injured. It’s possible that you won’t discover the injuries until hours or days after the accident when the symptoms become more noticeable. But, telling the other driver that you are not injured could make it difficult to recover compensation for any injuries that you discover. It’s recommended that you never comment on your injuries until you have been examined by a doctor.
“I was distracted.”
A police officer or another driver may ask you a question about the events leading up to the accident. For example, a police officer may ask if you saw the other driver make an illegal turn. If you don’t know the answer to this question, say you don’t know. Don’t explain why you don’t know by admitting that you were looking at your phone or talking to someone in your car. Admitting that you were distracted at the time of the accident is almost the same as admitting that you were at fault.
Don’t let these mistakes affect your car accident claim. It’s best to avoid talking to anyone at the scene of the accident with the exception of the responding police officer. The only times that you should talk to the other driver are when you are asking if he needs medical attention and when you are exchanging information.
If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Reisch Law Firm today. Our personal injury attorneys can communicate with other parties on your behalf so you don’t accidentally say anything that could affect your claim. Schedule a free consultation today by calling 303-291-0555 or filling out this online form.
