What should I do if I need to change my recorded statement after an auto accident?

It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to change a recorded statement that you give after an auto accident. Even if your recorded statement is factually faulty or mistaken in some way, you are likely to be stuck with your original recorded statement. This is why it is so essential that you consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before giving any such recorded statement, whether it is requested by the other party’s insurance company, or your own insurance company. The difficulty in changing a faulty recorded statement, even if you merely made a mistake in giving facts about the accident that occurred, is that it can be perceived as changing your story in order to put yourself in a more favorable light. Inconsistencies in your statements will be used against you in negotiations and/or litigation with the opposing party or insurance company.

While your own attorney may be able to assist you in providing additional or explanatory information that might help clarify your previously recorded statement, nothing ultimately will erase or cancel out the existence of your first recorded statement. For that reason, you should be extremely wary of giving any sort of recorded statement to any insurance company without the benefit of having consulted an attorney.