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5 declaraciones que debe evitar hacer después de un accidente automovilístico

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El estado de California utiliza un sistema de seguro por culpabilidad. Esto significa que el conductor que causó un accidente automovilístico tiene la responsabilidad financiera de los daños resultantes del accidente.

Desgraciadamente, esto crea un incentivo para que el otro conductor y su compañía de seguros tergiversen sus palabras para hacerle recaer la responsabilidad del accidente.

Estas son cinco declaraciones que debe evitar hacer después de un accidente automovilístico.

Declaraciones sobre el accidente

Después de un accidente automovilístico, es posible que no pueda pensar bien. Incluso puede sufrir de shock emocional. Es posible que tenga lesiones físicas y experimente dolor.

A pesar de todo esto, las aseguradoras revisarán sus declaraciones posteriores al accidente para encontrar las cosas más perjudiciales que haya dicho y así poder denegar o reducir sus reclamaciones. Algunas de las declaraciones más dañinas que puede hacer después de un accidente incluyen el decir:

Fue mi culpa

Cuando dice que el accidente fue su culpa, acepta su responsabilidad. Los hechos podrían mostrar que usted no causó el accidente. Pero al hacer esta declaración, pone en peligro la compensación que podría recuperar. Incluso puede hacer que los demás conductores le pidan una indemnización a usted y a su aseguradora.

La policía encargada de acudir al lugar del accidente puede investigar el accidente para determinar la causalidad sin que usted lo admita. Cuando hable con la policía, debe apegarse a los hechos y abstenerse de dar su opinión, por ejemplo, el decir «Fue mi culpa».

Lo siento

A la mayoría de las personas se les enseñó de niños a ofrecer disculpas cuando algo va mal. Si ves a alguien herido, puede que su empatía se active y sienta el impulso de disculparse. Pero los conductores y las aseguradoras pueden convertir esto en una admisión de responsabilidad.

En lugar de disculparse, trate de proporcionar apoyo y expresar empatía ayudándoles a superar su situación. Hágales saber que entiende que están sufriendo y que ha llamado a una ambulancia. Pregunte si hay algo que pueda hacer para ayudar. Pero evite una declaración vaga como «Lo siento».

No creo que necesitemos llamar a la policía

De acuerdo con la ley de California, usted está obligado a reportar un accidente de auto que resulte en lesiones o muerte. Si no reporta el accidente, California podría suspender su licencia de conducir.

Sugerir no se reportar un accidente puede interpretarse como un intento de ocultar algo. Por ejemplo, una aseguradora podría cuestionar si usted estaba intoxicado y trató de evitar una prueba de drogas o alcohol al no denunciar el accidente.

Si un accidente sólo causa daños materiales, no está obligado a llamar a la policía. Pero no informar de un accidente porque cree que nadie resultó herido crea un problema completamente distinto. La aseguradora interpretará la falta de llamada a la policía como un reconocimiento de que no ha sufrido daños en el accidente.

En cualquier caso, «No creo que tengamos que llamar a la policía» es una declaración muy peligrosa de hacer después de un accidente automovilístico.

Declaraciones sobre sus lesiones

Los fraudes al seguro ocurren. Pero sucede con menos frecuencia de lo que las aseguradoras creen. Los ajustadores de reclamaciones de seguros actúan como si todas las lesiones fueran preexistentes, falsas o exageradas.

Como resultado, cualquier cosa que usted diga que respalde esta opinión podría poner en peligro una reclamación por lesiones. Algunas de las declaraciones que debe evitar hacer incluyen decir:

Me siento bien

Cuando ha tenido un accidente, todo el mundo le preguntará cómo se siente, incluidos los otros conductores, la policía, los paramédicos y las aseguradoras. Si muestra una cara de valiente y lucha contra el dolor, se arriesgas a que lo acusen de fingir o exagerar sus lesiones.

En lugar de decir «me siento bien» después de un accidente automovilístico, sea honesto y consistente. Si le duele el hombro, dígalo. Si se siente mareado o con náuseas, dígale a los EMT. Incluso si usted tiene experiencia médica, deje que los TME y los médicos diagnostiquen sus lesiones.

Recuerde que esas lesiones aparentemente menores podrían ser problemas importantes. Una lesión en la espalda puede ser causada por una hernia discal. Un esguince de muñeca podría ser una fractura.

Incluso si se sientes bien inmediatamente después del accidente, algunas lesiones tienden a desarrollarse. Los síntomas de conmoción cerebral pueden tardar días o incluso semanas en aparecer.

No se preocupe por ello

Igual que «Me siento bien» es «No se preocupes por ello». Ser despectivo sobre sus lesiones después de un accidente podría no tener el mismo impacto que «me siento bien». Pero puede hacer que la aseguradora se cuestione si sus lesiones son exageradas o pueden haber existido antes del accidente.

Por ejemplo, supongamos que cojea después de un accidente y una EMT le pregunta si necesita ayuda. Si dice: «No se preocupe», la aseguradora dirá que su cojera existía antes del accidente o que su cojera era menor y que exageraste sus lesiones para reclamar al seguro.

Las declaraciones correctas que debe hacer después de un accidente

Si hizo las declaraciones incorrectas después de un accidente, es posible que necesite representación legal para reparar el daño. También es posible que necesite un abogado que le aconseje que haga las declaraciones correctas si necesita dar una declaración o testificar en la corte.

Póngase en contacto con Law Brothers para programar una consulta inicial gratuita con un abogado en lesiones personales amigable y experimentado para que pueda discutir las declaraciones que hizo después de su lesión. Pelearemos por usted. Si usted gana. Ellos pagan.

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Honestly can't say enough positive things about the Law Brothers! I got into a severe car accident at the end of 2016 and they've been with me every step of the way ever since. Almost 4 years! I want to thank everyone there especially Caitlyn, Shawn, and Yasmeen. They have been responsive, helpful, and reassuring and I don't know what I would've done if I didn't have the legal support that I was able to get along the years. They are super professional and really helped me get through this hardship in my life. I would definitely recommend!!!

Ivonne K.

Last year I contacted your law firm when I got into a car accident. the gentleman that handled my case, his name was Cesar. Cesar was very helpful and compassionate about my situation. He helped me get my car fixed very quickly and was super patient with me. He answered all of my questions and ensured me that everything will be taken care of. Once my case was settled I ended up getting more than I was expecting, which was amazing. I highly recommended Cesar and this law firm to anyone that needs help.

William Charlton

I was a client to the Law Brothers firm for about a year, the staff is really nice and professional. I would get updates on the case status and when I did call I would usually get a call back within 24 hours. I really appreciate the work that was done for me. I got the most out of my settlement and when I called to have a break down of the costs, Genesis was very patient and gave me a break down on all of it. I will definitely recommend this law firm to friends and family, as well as call them in the future if needed (hopefully not soon).

Erendira Landa

I had gotten into an accident and had no idea what to do. Friends and family recommended I get a lawyer since I was not at fault. I found this firm and I was beyond impressed. They handled everything for me from car insurance questions to finding doctors for me to visit. After my accident all I had to do was make appointments with various doctors to help with my pain. I give five stars because this firm went above and beyond and continued to follow up with me. I highly recommend if you are in need of a lawyer to use them.

Jacqueline D.

The team at the Law Brothers we’re amazing! I am not the kind of person to seek legal counsel, but I was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle and the driver’s insurance was avoiding my attempts to get reimbursed. They were able to not only get a settlement that replaced my motorcycle, but they found me physical therapy which was close to my work. Now I am back to where I was physically before the accident and I am able to ride a motorcycle again. They were always responsive to my texts, calls, and emails. They even would systematically check to see how I was healing and if the support they linked me to was satisfactory.

Charles Mortensen

This law firm is a team of miracle workers! The Law Brothers Law Firm saved me from suffering at another law firm from Century City. My case manager Jonathan was able to gather all the details from my accident ( literally within a week! ) and keeping me updated consistenty to keep me at ease. They work diligently and keep at it until your case is completed. I went through a car accident that almost took my life away but thanks to the higher power and the Law Brothers, you won't even hesitate to choose them because I felt trust and integrity throughout my case and I feel happier in my life, which in my opinion, matters the most at the end of the day.

Jason Avelar

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