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Slip And Fall Injury? What If They Want a Recorded Statement?

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May 21  

Should you give a recorded statement? What else do you need to know if you got hurt in a slip and fall?

I have represented a lot of people who have been injured in a slip and fall.  In every kind of case, the insurance company wants a recorded statement, whether it is a slip and fall injury or a car accident.  No matter the kind of casethey want a recorded statement

Why?

Think about it for a second:  they are already talking to you on the phone.  Why do they need a recorded statement?  Do they know the basics of what happened?

Their Benefit, Not Yours.


They want a recorded statement in your slip-and-fall injury case because they want to pin you down.  In other words, they want to get you to commit to a particular sequence of what happened. Then, if you change it later or remember something later, they can say that you are lying and deny your claim.

They also want a recorded statement in your fall-down injury case because they are going to ask you leading questions.  Leading questions are questions where you “lead” the witness into answering the way you want. 

They usually need your permission to record. Otherwise, they may run afoul of Illinois law.

They Follow A Script


These insurance adjusters use outlines created by lawyers.  These are not innocent questions, but they are asked in a neutral way.  They are biased questions meant to lead you into saying something that will hurt your case. 

That’s why they always try to get a statement before you talk to a lawyer in your slip and fall injury.  Good injury lawyers know the tricks and can protect you.

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Just Do Not Do It.


I never let my clients give recorded statements, and I tell everyone who calls my office not to give them.  In my experience, they rarely are being used honestly by the insurance company.  They are almost always used to justify NOT making a reasonable offer to settle. 

So why should we help them?  I’ve settled thousands of cases over the years, and none of those required recorded statements.

So if you have been injured in a slip and fallyou should not give a recorded statement. 

Protect Your Rights After a Fall With The Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo


Giving a recorded statement after a slip and fall injury can seriously damage your case if you don't have the right legal protection. At The Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo, we know the tactics insurance companies use—and we know how to stop them. We help injured people avoid costly mistakes, build strong claims, and fight for the full compensation they deserve. We also represent clients in  personal injurynursing home abuseand workers comp cases with the same commitment to real results.

If you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury, reach out now for clear, experienced legal help.

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