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Does apologizing after a car accident mean you're admitting fault?

Someone told me never to apologize after an accident as it can mean you're accepting fault. Is that true?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Apologizing to another driver or your insurance company for the accident can be a natural reaction to a stressful event or situation. You won’t be punished if you do say sorry. It’s completely normal to feel sorry after an accident, regardless of fault!
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companies look at many factors when there is an accident involving a policyholder. When there is an accident, a company will send an adjuster out to look at the damages on your vehicle and also review the facts of the incident.
From there, the adjuster makes a determination on whether you or the other driver was at-fault. “
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