Should I contact my insurance company after my car accident?
Stephen J. Phillips: Yes. Policies often require you to notify your own insurer after an accident, so report it promptly, but be careful what you say, because even your own insurer may use it against you.
Attorney Stephen J. Phillips · Car Accidents · 50-second answer
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Yes, oftentimes insurance contracts have requirements that after an injury or after a car accident, the injured person contacts the insurance company and puts them on notice. That is one of the most important things you can do is to contact your own insurance company and let them know, hey, I’ve been involved in an accident and I’m reporting it to you. However, you should be careful in the information that you provide to them because in certain circumstances even your own insurance company may attempt to use that against you. That’s why it’s important to have a personal injury lawyer who understands the ins and outs of insurance law and can protect you and your family.
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