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Dealing With Insurance Adjusters After A Crash What Not To Say In Los Angeles

By California Personal Injury Attorneys · May 21, 2026

Insurance adjusters use specific tactics to reduce what they pay after a Los Angeles car accident. Learn what not to say and how to protect your rights when dealing with insurance companies after a crash.

Dealing with Insurance Adjusters After a Crash in Los Angeles After a car accident in Los Angeles, one of the first people to contact you will likely be an insurance adjuster. While they may seem helpful, insurance adjusters work for the insurance company — not for you. Their job is to minimize the amount the company pays on your claim. What Not to Say to Insurance Adjusters "I'm sorry" — Apologies can be interpreted as admitting fault, even if you were not at fault. "I feel fine" — Some injuries don't appear immediately. Saying you feel fine can be used against you if symptoms develop…