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Episode Description
Words have power – especially in the moments following a car accident. When you're shaken up, scared, and full of adrenaline, what you say can have serious financial consequences for your personal injury claim.
Drawing from 16 years of experience recovering millions for clients, attorney Chaz Roberts breaks down the five phrases that can undermine your case after a collision. The natural human tendency to apologize, even when you've done nothing wrong, creates a legal vulnerability that insurance companies eagerly exploit. Simple statements like "I'm sorry" or "I'm fine" become powerful evidence that can cost you thousands in deserved compensation.
The guidance provided goes beyond mere warnings. Roberts explains the psychology behind post-accident communication and offers alternative phrases that protect your legal interests while still allowing you to handle the situation compassionately. From the dangers of agreeing to handle accidents without insurance to the calculated tactics insurance adjusters use during recorded statements, this episode provides crucial knowledge for anyone who drives a vehicle.
Most importantly, this advice emphasizes documentation over declaration. By understanding when to speak, what to say, and whom to trust with your statements, you gain practical tools to protect yourself during a vulnerable time. The bottom line? After an accident, say less, document more, and contact a qualified attorney who can navigate the complex intersection of your words and your rights.
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This show is co-produced by Carter Simoneaux of AcadianaCasts Network, Chaz H. Roberts of Chaz Roberts Law and Kayli Guidry Bonin of Beau The Agency, and Laith Alferahin.