Should I Provide The Insurance Company With A Recorded Statement After A Buffalo, New York, Car Accident?

Jed Dietrich, Esq. Is Prepared to Represent Individuals who Suffered Injuries as a Result of Car Accidents in Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Orchard Park, New York; and the Greater New York Area.

Following a Buffalo, New York car accident, there will be several parties interested in getting information from you. Your insurance company and the insurance companies of the other parties involved in the accident will want to question you regarding the incident. One of the questions that can arise following a motor vehicle accident is whether or not to provide the insurance company with a recorded statement. A recorded statement is your official account of the accident, and the information provided could, in fact, hinder your case.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has been helping car accident victims throughout Buffalo, New York, for over a decade. In that time, it has championed countless personal injury claims. If you are looking for a team of dedicated, hardworking, and skilled lawyers to represent you, the Dietrich Law Firm, P.C., is your top choice. For more information on how we might best represent you, call us today for your free consultation at (716) 839-3939 or contact us online.

After a Buffalo, New York car accident, it is important that you:

1. Hire A Personal Injury Attorney: In the event of a car accident, a personal injury attorney is able to act as a buffer between you and the insurance company and will work on your behalf. They can alleviate the stress of fighting a case and also eliminate the uncertainty regarding with whom you should discuss the details of your case.
>Do Not Provide A Recorded Statement to The Other Party’s Insurance Company: You are under no legal obligation to provide a recorded statement to the other party’s insurance company following an accident. Any information you give could be used against you to devalue your case. The best way to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve is to primarily discuss your case with your personal injury attorney.
2. Report the Accident: In New York State, you are required to file a motor vehicle accident report (MV-104) with the DMV no more than 30 days following your accident. You should also report the accident to your insurance company, no matter who is at fault for the accident and no matter how minimal the damage.
3. Do Not Admit Fault for A Car Accident: Under New York State’s No-Fault Law, you are under no legal obligation to admit fault for an accident.
4. Talk to An Attorney First: It is highly recommended that you talk to a personal injury attorney before beginning an insurance claim and before discussing your claim with other parties. They will be able to best advise you as to what information should or should not be given to an insurance company.

If you have already provided an insurance company with a recorded statement, this does not necessarily mean that your case will be devalued. A skilled personal injury attorney will work with you to attempt to attain the best possible outcome for your case. We all want to keep our loved ones safe, but sometimes the unthinkable occurs. When that happens, the last thing we want is to worry about what action steps we need to take. Jed Dietrich, Esq. knows that the safety of you and your loved ones is a top priority. It is his mission to ensure that you receive proper representation in your car accident claim and that you obtain the highest compensation possible for your loss. The team of Buffalo, New York car accident attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached at (716) 839-3939 or online.

Every Buffalo, New York car accident involves numerous forms and reports. These forms and reports include:

1. The MV-104 Form: Filed with the DMV at the time of the accident, it contains information about the accident, including the location, individuals involved, any personal injuries, and the extent of the damages to the vehicles.
2. No-Fault Benefit Form: No-Fault Benefits allow for an individual to recoup some of the losses caused by the accident.
3. The Police Accident Report: Also filed with the DMV, the police report is similar to the MV-104 Form in that it contains information on an accident. The report provides a different point of view on the accident and can help to strengthen the evidence of the MV-104 Form.
4. Medical Reports: When personal injury is involved, medical reports of treatment for injuries sustained in an accident are also valuable in building your personal injury case. The release of patient information form should never be given to anyone, with the exception of your insurance company or your personal injury attorney.

In the event of an accident in New York State, you are under no obligation to provide another insurance company with a copy of these forms. The only parties who can legitimately ask to see them are your personal insurance company, should you choose to file a claim independently or your personal injury attorney.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at (716) 839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!