Witnesses are Important in Car Accident Case

When a car crash occurs, there are often people who witnessed what happened. Often, they saw things the drivers may not have been aware of, and these details can either help or hurt a driver’s claim for compensation.

If you were hurt in a car accident, an experienced and capable car accident attorney at One Law Group in Beverly Hills are available to discuss your options. If you believe you have a case, we’ll be prepared to investigate the accident and talk to witnesses thoroughly.

How a Witness Can Affect an Accident Claim

Witnesses can provide vital evidence in a car accident claim because they offer an objective point of view on the accident. A witness statement may give you the information you need to support your claim and discredit the other party’s version of events. They also can emphasize inconsistent statements the other driver gave.

To successfully get compensation for your claim, it is essential to prove the other driver was in some way negligent. Whether they failed to follow traffic rules, were speeding, or drove through a stop sign, witnesses may be proven a statement that helps explain how one of the drivers was negligent.  – maybe they saw the driver texting or running through a red light.

Because witnesses don’t know either driver, they are unbiased and have gained no benefit from the outcome of the claim, and their accounts can often make or break a case. If you would like assistance in getting witness statements, the qualified attorneys at One Law Group may help. Give our Beverly Hills office a call today at (844) 626-1529.