The Risks of Using AI to draft Legal Statements in Employment Cases
When facing a workplace dispute, accurately documenting events is crucial. However, relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to draft statements for legal proceedings can introduce notable risks that could jeopardize your case. While AI offers convenience, its potential to alter facts and create vulnerabilities outweighs the benefits.
1. AI Can Distort the Truth
AI tools, while complex, are prone to inaccuracies. They can unintentionally fabricate details, misrepresent dates, change the order of events, or exaggerate conversations. Even seemingly minor factual errors can severely damage your credibility and weaken your legal position. You might dismiss certain details as unimportant, allowing AI to “smooth them over,” but these details could be legally significant. Conversely,AI might amplify dramatic elements that lack legal relevance,making your statement appear emotionally charged rather than grounded in fact.
2. Opening the Door to Counterattacks
A statement that reads like it was generated by AI can create openings for opposing counsel. Discrepancies between your written statement and your deposition testimony can lead to accusations of:
* Fabrication: Opposing counsel may argue you created a false narrative.
* Lack of Credibility: Your reliability as a witness will be questioned.
* Inauthenticity: Doubts will be raised about whether the statement truly reflects your experiance.
* Waiver of Priviledge: Using AI could be argued to have forfeited attorney-client privilege.
* Dismissal of Claim: The opposing side may seek to have your claim dismissed entirely.
* Counterclaims: The company may file counterclaims against you.
* Perjury: The most serious accusation – that you have knowingly lied under oath.
3. Your Signature Means You Stand Behind Every Word
Signing a legal statement is a serious act. you are affirming its truthfulness and accuracy. If AI has altered the facts, you become legally responsible for defending those inaccuracies, even if you didn’t intend them. AI’s mistakes become part of your sworn statement, potentially leading to perjury or other charges of dishonesty.
The Solution: Partner with Experienced Legal Counsel
Employment lawyers are trained to work with raw, unfiltered accounts of events. the nuances of your natural description – including emotions, uncertainties, and imperfect recollections - often contain vital data for building a strong case.
AI can be a helpful tool for general interaction, but accuracy and truthfulness are paramount in legal matters. We strongly advise drafting your statements yourself, focusing on clear, objective facts. For guidance on potential workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, employment contracts, or any other employment law issue, schedule an initial consultation with the team at Jackson Spencer Law. Protect your rights by prioritizing truthfulness and seeking expert legal advice.
