Do I contact the other person’s insurance after a car accident?
Stephen D. Phillips: No. He advises clients not to speak to the other side’s insurer, whose job is to minimize the payout. Politely say you would prefer they speak to your attorney.
Attorney Stephen D. Phillips · Car Accidents · 32-second answer
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Absolutely not. In fact, we advise our clients not to speak to the other side. Remember, when the insurance company representative for the other party calls you, he knows what he’s doing. That’s his job. His job is to minimize the exposure of the insurance company for the payment of your claim. He’s trained to do that, and we suggest strongly that you not discuss with them, but politely say, I think it’d be a better idea if you spoke to my attorney.
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