Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom explains why you should NOT give a recorded statement to the insurance company after a maritime accident

If you have been injured in a maritime accident, the company will likely hire an insurance company or a so-called "independent" adjusting firm to investigate your claims.

One of the most common questions I get from new maritime injury clients is whether you should give a recorded statement to the insurance company or adjusting firm.

In general, I don't think it's a good idea to give a recorded statement to insurance company representatives. Why do I say this?

First of all, you need to understand that the insurance company is not "independent" even though they may tell you they are "independent." In reality, the insurance company is trying to protect its money and the company.

Read my article on Shuman Consulting to learn the truth about these "independent" insurance adjusting firms.

Second, the insurance adjusters are highly trained in taking statements that are detrimental to the rights of injured workers. In fact, you may give a statement to the adjuster and hurt your case without even recognizing it.

Watch this video to learn more about what I recommend if you suffer a maritime injury and someone then tries to take a statement from you.