Should You Give a Recorded Statement After a Michigan Crash?
The insurer wants it on the record. Here is why you should think twice before agreeing.
Why Insurers Want a Statement
A recorded statement locks in your words early, before you know the full extent of your injuries. Insurers use it to find inconsistencies and minimize your claim.
You Are Not Required to Comply
While you must cooperate with your own insurer in some respects, you are generally not obligated to give the at-fault driver's insurer a recorded statement.
Protect Yourself First
Speak with an attorney before any recorded statement. What feels like a harmless conversation can quietly undermine your case.
How Injury Claim Team Can Help
Injury Claim Team is a free service — not a law firm — that connects injured people across Michigan with experienced, vetted personal injury attorneys. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys we connect you with work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you.
If you have questions about insurance statements in Michigan, a specialist is available 24 hours a day to review your situation and connect you with the right Michigan attorney — usually within the hour. Call 973-566-5599 for your free, confidential case review.
This article is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice for your specific situation. For guidance on your case, talk to a qualified attorney. Injury Claim Team can connect you with one at no cost — call 973-566-5599.