{"id":1957,"date":"2016-01-11T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2020-04-23T14:46:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:46:35","slug":"witnesses-to-your-personal-injury-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/witnesses-to-your-personal-injury-case\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2466 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman taking notes based on witness feedback after an accident\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo.jpg 451w, http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo-200x133.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When it comes to pursuing a personal injury case following an accident, witnesses to your accident can be crucial to the successful outcome of your case.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Why Are Witnesses Important to Personal Injury Cases?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Personal injury cases contain an assortment of issues including evidence, damages, proof, and liability to determine negligence and compensation. Witnesses in personal injury cases can provide important testimony to support elements of causation, liability and damages.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you or a loved one has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/personal-injury\/\">been in an accident or suffered an injury<\/a>, your first priority must be to get medical attention.\u00a0 If you are physically able, however, you should take steps to help your potential claim by obtaining information from individuals who witnessed the accident.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">When\u00a0Should I Obtain Information From Witnesses?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you know an individual witnessed your accident or incident, it is important to obtain information from this witness as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The best place to obtain the witness\u2019s information is at the scene of the accident or incident because the witness\u2019s observations of the events are still fresh in his\/her mind. Moreover, the witness can easily visualize what occurred and point out important landmarks at the scene.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">What Kind of Information Should I Collect From Witnesses of My\u00a0Accident?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The first step is to write down the witnesses\u2019 names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Depending on the circumstances, obtaining the witnesses\u2019 personal information may be the only feasible thing you are able to do after your accident.\u00a0 However, at a later date, you, an investigator, or your attorneys may want to contact these people for important and helpful information pertaining to your case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you are able to get a statement from the witnesses at the scene of the accident or incident, identify yourself and have the witness write down as much information about the incident as possible. Ideally, the information you collect should include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\">What the witness saw<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">What the witness heard<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Where the witness was located during, before and after the incident<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">How far the witness was from the events related to the incident<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Whether or not the witness had a clear view of the incident<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">The witness&#8217;s observations about weather<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Any other observations pertaining to the incident that the witness is willing to share<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have the witness sign his\/her name to the statement.\u00a0 If the witness is uncomfortable with making a statement, simply obtain his\/her personal information so your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/attorneys\/\">personal injury attorney<\/a> can contact the witness at a later date.<\/p>\n<h3>Injured in an Accident? Let the Personal Injury Attorneys at Maynard Injury Law Help!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney immediately is crucial to the protection of your rights. At Maynard Injury Law, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/attorneys\/\">team of skilled personal injury lawyers<\/a> understands the legal issues involved in\u00a0personal injury cases related to automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bite accidents and more. From contacting witnesses in personal injury cases to helping you understand your rights, we can help you navigate the complex legal process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We have the knowledge and skill necessary to represent you as you pursue the compensation you are entitled to. Our reputation for success is showcased in\u00a0the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/case-results\/\">verdicts and settlements we&#8217;ve obtained for past clients<\/a>, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/verdicts\/\">client testimonials<\/a>, and the numerous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/about-us\/recognitions-accolades-honors\/\">awards and recognitions received by our personal injury attorneys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Interested in learning more about how our Upstate NY personal injury lawyers can help you obtain the compensation you deserve following an accident caused by someone else&#8217;s negligence? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule your free case review<\/a> with the personal injury attorneys at Maynard Injury Law today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Give us a call at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+8007213553\">(800) 721-3553<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us online<\/a>\u00a0to get started today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to pursuing a personal injury case following an accident, witnesses to your accident can be crucial to the successful outcome of your case. 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Personal injury cases contain an assortment &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/witnesses-to-your-personal-injury-case\/\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-injury"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.maynardinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GatheringWitnessInfo.jpg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases: Why You Should Gather Details from Accident Witnesses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Witnesses in personal injury cases are important sources of information that can help to strengthen your case. 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