California Workers’ Compensation Straight Talk: Should I Give a Recorded Statement or Written Statement? I We stand up to the workers compensation insurance company that is trying to keep you from getting needed medical treatment and weekly compensation benefits. 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540. Best Rated California Workers Compensation Attorney by Avvo.com

California Workers’ Compensation Straight Talk: Should I Give a Recorded Statement or a Written Statement?

"Giving a recorded or written statement is never necessary for you to get medical treatment or weekly workers' compensation checks. If the adjster tells you that your statement is necessary in order to provide you benefits, you need to hire a good California workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible." California Workers' Compensation Super Lawyer - Bill Turley

California Workers’ Compensation Straight Talk: Should I Give a Recorded Statement or Written Statement? I We stand up to the workers compensation insurance company that is trying to keep you from getting needed medical treatment and weekly compensation benefits. 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540. Best Rated California Workers Compensation Attorney - Bill Turley

California Workers’ Compensation Straight Talk

We stand up to the workers compensation insurance company that is trying to keep you from getting needed medical treatment and weekly compensation benefits.

619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.

Best Rated California Workers Compensation Attorney by Avvo.com


Should I give a statement to the workers' compensation adjuster?

One of the questions we are frequently asked is whether an injured worker should give a recorded statement, written statement, signed statement, video statement or any other kind of statement to the workers compensation insurance adjuster or workers compensation insurance investigator.

After all, it seems so reasonable. “All we need is a statement so we can provide you workers’ compensation benefits.” Or, "We can’t provide you with medical treatment or weekly compensation checks until we get your statement.” How can you argue with that?


Stop!


Giving a recorded or written statement is always a mistake.

The only question is how big a mistake. Statements can end your case. Dead. Just like that. The California workers compensation adjuster or the investigator know exactly what they want you to say and what they need you to say. You would be amazed how many people fall into their traps.

The adjustor or investigator can get you all twisted up. People try to be agreeable because they are nervous and trying to get along. This is always a disaster.

Giving a recorded or written statement is not necessary for you to obtain California workers compensation benefits. It will only be used to deny your California workers compensation claim. Why do something that can really hurt you, but can't help you?

Never, ever give a recorded statement. Ever.

What happens if I did give the insurance adjuster a written or recorded statement?

First things first, you or your attorney have to go into damage control mode. Immediately. You always need to advise your attorney that you gave a statement. If you don’t have an attorney you need to request to receive a copy of the written statement or the recording. Make sure you put the request in writing, with a proof of service.

You (most likely your attorney) are going to need the statement in order to ascertain the damage done to your case.


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