What Information Can Witnesses Provide To Help Victims of Car Accidents in Florida?
Unfortunately, car accidents are common in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that in 2023, there were 394,180 traffic collisions in Florida. In the aftermath of a Florida car accident, witnesses can play a vital role in ensuring you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages. Witnesses can provide crucial information that could impact the outcome of your case. Witnesses are individuals who were present at the accident scene and saw what happened. These are known as lay witnesses. There are other types of witnesses, known as expert witnesses, who can also be helpful in a car accident case. Expert witnesses are different from lay witnesses. This article focuses on lay witnesses.
What Kind of Helpful Information Can Witnesses Provide in a Car Accident Case?
Witness statements are a crucial piece of evidence in Florida car accident cases. Witness statements can form the basis of a strong car accident case and help you recover the compensation you deserve. Generally, witness statements can help corroborate your version of events and provide additional perspective on your case.
The following is some of the crucial information witnesses can provide in a car accident case:
Information About the Accident Scene
Witnesses can provide information about the location of the accident. They can provide information on the time and date of the collision. A witness can provide details on whether it was raining or sunny when the accident occurred. This information is crucial for police reports and accident reconstruction. Additionally, witnesses can describe the vehicles involved. They can describe the make, model, and color of all the cars involved in the accident and any vehicle damage they saw.
Information About the Accident
Witnesses can describe what they saw before and during the accident. Was someone speeding or engaging in another reckless behavior? How was the traffic flow? Did one vehicle swerve? Did one driver run a red light? This information can help with fault determination.
Information About the Parties Involved
First, witnesses can provide clarification on the number of people involved in the accident. For instance, how many vehicles were involved? Second, witnesses can provide details about the injuries sustained by those involved in the accident, including the injuries you suffered. Often, witnesses note the injuries sustained by accident victims.
Other Information Witnesses Can Offer
If witnesses took pictures and videos at the accident scene, this can be valuable evidence. Photographs and videos taken at the accident scene can help with accident reconstruction. Other valuable information that witnesses can provide that can help your case include details about who they believe was in the wrong and why. However, it is crucial to note that witness statements cannot be used to definitively determine fault.
Every detail a witness can provide is crucial to your Florida car accident case. You should not downplay how critical a piece of information can be. No piece of information is insignificant.
Contact Us for Legal Help
To find out how our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you with your car accident case, contact us at 844-200-0000 to schedule a consultation.
Source:
flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/crash-dashboard/
