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Why You Should Get Statements from Witnesses ASAP After an Accident

It can be hard to remember what to do after getting in an accident, whether it was your fault or not. While the first thing you should be doing is making sure everyone is alright and no one needs to be taken to the hospital, other things should be taken care of on-scene if at all possible. Of those things, taking witness statements is high on the list. Soon after the accident has happened, begin looking around for potential witnesses. Write down their contact information and their testimony to what happened, especially if they can’t wait for the police to get to the scene.

 

  1. They don’t have a stake in the matter. More often than not, both parties of the accident will believe that the other party is responsible. By getting a third, impartial view of the accident, the blame can correctly be placed on the right party.
  2. They will forget. As humans, our memory of events tends to get skewed after a certain length of time. By getting a statement from your witness immediately after the accident, you reduce the possibility for them to misremember anything.
  3. They can stick up for you in court. If it comes down to a court case, the more people you have on your side, the better. By securing a helpful statement from the very beginning, you give the other party less of a chance of standing against you. Statements are held in high regard by judges, and it is incredibly important to have them built into your case.

 

Getting a witness’s statement could be crucial to receiving the full compensation you deserve from an accident. Insurance companies will try to put your words against you, so having a witness to back you up can only help you. Always remember never to speak to the other party’s insurance company while on the scene and try not to place blame on yourself or the other person. They will try to trap you, so before speaking with anyone, you should call your traffic accident attorney.

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