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Expert: - 3/1/2010


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Hi Richard,

What do I tell an insurance company after a DUI accident? I have a court date in CA in March, but do not want to give a statement to my insurance company that can be used in court and hurt my case.

Thank you.

Answer
Hi Mandy,

You simply stick to the facts. You can tell them that you were charged with DUI but that you are fighting that and give them the court date, but also tell them that you will not discuss any further details about that until after the court date.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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