Witness testimony may play an important role in a bicycle accident case. If someone saw your crash happen, they may provide valuable insights into your role in the collision. A Sacramento bicycle accident lawyer may help you get witness testimony and statements you may use as evidence to support your request for damages.
The team at Triumph Law, P.C. has a wealth of experience with personal injury cases. We can take a look at your bike accident claim and may be able to help you gather witness statements and other evidence. To learn more, reach out to us.
Accident Scene Witness
A pedestrian, motorist, or someone else may witness your bicycle accident. In the moments after your crash, it may be beneficial to get this person’s contact information. Or, if you call 911, police officers can collect statements from you and anyone else involved in your collision, and you may be able to use these as part of your case against an at-fault party.
In the days after your accident, you may follow up with a witness to get a statement from them. The statement may be used as part of your efforts to secure compensation from an at-fault party. This witness may have the opportunity to testify on your behalf if your case goes to trial.
At Triumph Law, P.C., we can answer frequently asked questions and many others about accident scene witness testimony. Our bicycle accident attorney may help you connect with witnesses, which may boost your chances of getting damages. For more information, get in touch with us.
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(916) 500-0000Expert Witness
In addition to crash scene witnesses, you may be able to find experts who can testify on your behalf. For example, after your bike collision, you may connect with a mechanic who can examine damage to your bike in relation to the defendant’s car. The mechanic may be able to provide a judge or jury with expert insights into who is responsible for your accident.
A personal injury lawyer may help you engage with expert witnesses. The experts you choose depend on the factors surrounding your bike accident. Your attorney may be able to put you in touch with these experts and build your argument accordingly.
Just because you have witnesses on your side does not guarantee you will receive damages. You are responsible for proving negligence. Even if you have witness statements and testimony, you must still be able to show an at-fault party was negligent, which led to your accident and injuries.
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Someone who specializes in an area relating to your bicycle accident may be able to serve as a witness. For instance, you may suffer an injury due to a bike crash that occurs at a construction site. In this instance, you may be able to have a construction worker testify since they may provide insights into a worksite’s conditions and safety features.
There are times when a doctor or another medical professional may be used as a witness. If you are dealing with a catastrophic injury following a cycling crash, a medical professional may provide a judge or jury with details. They may explain the severity of your injury and how this issue may impact you for the rest of your life.
An engineer may act as a witness, too. If your cycling collision is the result of a mechanical defect with your bike, the engineer may be able to share information about the problem. Having an engineer as a witness may be helpful if you are filing a lawsuit against a bike parts manufacturer due to a defective product.
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(916) 500-0000 What a Witness does
You may file your claim for damages after your cycling accident in alignment with California’s statute of limitations. From here, you may want to seek out witnesses who can provide a judge or jury with information to support your request for compensation. Each witness on your side may help you show a defendant had a duty of care toward you, violated this legal obligation, and caused you to suffer an injury that left you with economic or non-economic losses.
In a trial, your attorney may question a witness about your cycling collision. The defendant’s lawyer may have the opportunity to cross-examine the witness. If this individual is credible and provides relevant information, they may be able to help you get the damages you want.
Having witnesses at your disposal is one of several things you may need to do to secure damages. Your witnesses may complement medical records, police reports, and other evidence to support your claim. They may help you build a compelling argument that resonates with a judge or jury.
How to Find Witnesses
You may ask for the contact information of anyone who saw your biking crash happen. After your collision, you may reach out to these individuals and ask them to testify on your behalf or provide a statement. In either scenario, an accident scene witness may offer insights into different factors surrounding your collision and who may be at fault.
An attorney who has achieved outstanding case results may help you identify expert witnesses. They may have relationships with mechanics, engineers, and other professionals. A lawyer may also help you engage with a doctor or other medical professionals who can offer insights into your injuries.
In the best-case scenario, you may find a wide range of witnesses to help you prove you are in no way at fault for your biking crash. These witnesses may communicate and collaborate with your attorney, and they may be able to illustrate why you deserve damages. When your witnesses testify, and you provide many pieces of evidence, a judge or jury may be inclined to rule in your favor and award you the most damages possible.
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Triumph Law, P.C. is a California personal injury law firm with more than 20 years of legal experience. Our team is available to discuss your bike accident case and help you search for witnesses. To schedule a free consultation, contact us today.
