Hired an instructor once who was still in the middle of an accident investigation.
He took a 44709 couple of months later. He left a year later for the Regionals.
And that was during the 'harder' times.
As long as there was no gross negligent or careless and reckless or just simply a brain dead act involved, you'll be fine.
Also know a guy that's with a Major and he put a plane in a tree banner towing.