Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Self Incrimination
A co-worker & good friend recently had an accident while on the job. Our employer is pulling out all the stops to discharge him & at the moment he is recovering from injuries. My employer asked me if I had spoken with this co-worker since the accident and I said no when in fact I have. Someone in the office is telling this co-worker events that are transpiring which is leading this co-worker to act to protect himself. I intially said I did not speak with him as not to incriminate myself. It is nasty & I see a lawsuit insuing. Am I obligated to tell my employer or his attorneys that I have indeed been speaking with this coworker? Any info this co-worker received is info he did not receive from me but could jeopordize my job none the less if they find I have spoken to him. We are good friends which would lead to assumptions. Note I never spoke to him on co phones, only my private phone. Would this have any bearing in a civil case? Can they ask for my private phone records to prove I had spoken with him? Since this is a co., is it possible for them to fire me saying I might have divulged confidential co. info? I did not, I know this co-worker spoke with several other people. How do I protect myself? Can I plead 5th in a depo?

Asked on 5/17/09, 10:10 am

Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

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Re: Self Incrimination

I would advise you to contact an attorney with your concerns.

Answered on 5/18/09, 9:26 am

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