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Should You Approach a Witness After an Accident?

Statements from witnesses at the scene of an accident can improve your chances of getting compensation in a claim.

Accidents often happen in the midst of performing your normal, everyday tasks. One chance encounter could leave you suffering serious personal injuries as a result. Provided you can show that others involved were at fault in some way, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you suffer in a claim. Unfortunately, this can prove challenging. The other party may attempt to dispute your version of events or even claim that you were the one at fault. Having witnesses on your side who were present at the scene and saw what happened increases your odds of getting the compensation you deserve.

Approaching Accident Witnesses

Accidental injuries are a leading cause of death and disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, close to 40 million people seek medical care for these types of injuries throughout the U.S. each year. They can happen in a variety of ways, and while they may have occurred unintentionally, the fact is that the reckless actions of others involved are generally to blame. Proving they are at fault is key to getting the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses.

Witnesses can provide important evidence in your case. They can fill in details you may have forgotten or were unaware of, as well as backing up your version of events. It is important for you or someone you trust to approach them and obtain the following information:

Obtaining Witness Testimony in Your Personal Injury Case

Unfortunately, witnesses are not always eager to get involved in disputes and may claim not to have any information that would help your personal injury claim. Insist on obtaining their names and contact information anyway. They may remember important details about your case in the hours or days after. Even recollections they think are unimportant could prove crucial in filing your claim. 

Witness testimony can make all the difference in your ability to obtain an insurance settlement. If they refuse to cooperate and your claim is denied, you can compel their testimony in a personal injury lawsuit. Our Gwinnett County accident attorneys can obtain a witness subpoena through the Georgia courts. This requires them to appear before the judge in your case and to cooperate by providing statements and other information. If they try to ignore the subpoena, they potentially face serious legal penalties.

Get Our Gwinnett County, GA Accident Attorneys on Your Side

Injuries you suffer as a result of accidents can impact your health and your financial security for months and years to come. At Zimmerman & Associates, we can help ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Call or contact our Gwinnett County accident attorneys online to request a free consultation today.