A: In most cases, it is best to tell the adjuster that you will take the statement home to read it and will sign after you’ve determined if it is entirely accurate. You may change the statement any way you want to make it entirely accurate. Initial any changes before you sign it. If the adjuster’s statement is very inaccurate or incomplete, you may prepare an amended version of your statement and then sign and date this version. The problem with changing your statement after you leave the ICBC claim centre, however, is that the adjuster could later testify that he is certain he wrote down exactly what you told him or her. This is why it is so important that you prepare yourself well before the adjuster interviews you.

It may be safe for you to sign your statement at the claim centre after the adjuster prepares it if:

• you were in excellent health prior to the accident,
• you did not have any previous problems similar to your injuries,
• your claim for income loss is simple and straight forward and
• there is no possibility that you could be at fault.