Q: I was disoriented after my accident and worried
about everyone and told one of the driver's I'm sorry if he was hurt - now they say I admitted it was my fault b/c of that - can they do that?
A: In the world of law and lawsuits, what you say or said may be taken as an admission that can be used in any case. However, other facts may point to what happened and who is at fault. Like in life, if you say something but other circumstances or facts put such statements into doubt as being accurate or knowingly stated, you can always argue and bring up the disorientation. If you said it, you said it. Its not under oath though. Your insurance company should appoint counsel if not seek out legal assistance.
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