While unpredictable, injuries do happen in life, from accidents that are almost always preventable if people took into consideration other parties as well as acted in a reasonable manner. In fact, it is estimated that over 90 percent of what we deem as accidents are caused by human action or lack thereof, thereby eliminating the fluke hypothesis.

Whether you were in an auto accident, slipped and fell at a retail store, had a child that got injured at a daycare facility, had your parent abused and mistreated at a nursing home, or had a falling object injure you as a construction worker, personal injury law makes it possible for you to file a claim in order to recover money damages by attributing your injuries to the negligence of the other party.

That said, winning a personal injury claim depends on a confluence of factors, and not just proving negligence: one of the more important aspects of a personal injury claim involves having witnesses testify that they were there when the accident and consequent injuries happened, and that they saw the other party act in a manner to suggest breach of duty of care.

Witness testimony, particularly if unanimous, can be a huge boon to a personal injury claim, as it leaves no room for doubt or questions. That said, witnesses may not entirely be amenable to coming forward to provide testimony due to a number of reasons such as not wanting to be inconvenienced, trepidation about perhaps being named as defendants or being attributed contributory negligence, and even the misguided fear of being subpoenaed.

At McCready Law, we’ve dealt with tens of thousands of claims and have mastered the art of extracting witness testimony in ways that are beneficial or convenient for both the witness and you, the injured party. In this article, we shall explore the various strategies we employ, all in an effort to ensure you win your case and win the maximum allowable compensation as an injured individual – read on to find out more.

Are you looking for a best injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured individuals seek compensation after getting injured due to the negligent acts of other parties and even large corporations.

To date, we have been able to recover over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our incomparable success can be attributed to operating strategies that are different from those of other law firms such as personally handling claims as tenured attorneys and not shunting them over to legal assistants and paralegals as is often seen in most law firms, working closely with the client in an open and collaborative manner to ensure all possible weaknesses in the case are patched up.

On top of that, we usually upon the expertise of world-renowned experts such as top physicians, celebrated investigators, and experienced accident reconstruction experts and forensic professionals, all done in an effort to build a robust case replete with evidence and objective opinions that prove the other party indeed acted from a place of negligence, thereby leading to your injuries.

We are also not afraid to litigate claims should we believe that doing so may get you maximum compensation, particularly if the insurance company is not amenable to good faith negotiations. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one got injured due to someone else’s negligence, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Reasons Why Witnesses Refuse to Testify in Personal Injury

Here are some of the possible reasons why witnesses in personal injury cases may not want to come forward:

1. They may fear involvement and may not want to be embroiled in the hassle and stress of being involved in legal proceedings; depositions, court proceedings, media scrutiny and the time commitment may be too much for most individuals
2. They may also have a personal or professional relationship with the other individual who is allegedly responsible for your injuries and may worry these relationships may shatter should they decide to provide testimony
3. Other witnesses may become uncertain or forgetful as to the events leading up to your injuries, particularly if a considerable amount of time has passed and may fear perjuring themselves
4. They may also worry about sharing their personal information or getting drawn in a legal issue that could inadvertently open their lives up to the public.

McCready Law’s Tactics to Gather Witness Testimony

1. We start off with thorough investigations in order to identify potential witnesses to your injuries and accident, and this may involve canvassing the area, reviewing of police reports and uncovering any leads you may personally have.
2. We will then attempt an outreach which will be done in a manner that is non-confrontational and non-accusatory. Sometimes, just explaining the importance of their testimony while stressing the limited nature of their involvement may make them drop down their guard and come forward to testify.
3. If the informal outreach doesn’t work, we may opt to formally request them to become witnesses via a subpoena so they can provide testimony for either depositions or trial
4. In the event that they are willing to speak but may not be available in the future, we can simply depose them which is an out-of-court testimony taken under oath which can then be used as evidence in the case in court if they are unable to appear at trail for whatever reason.

Best Countrywide Injury Attorneys – Call Us Today!

If you got injured due to another party’s negligence and aren’t confident about witnesses coming forward to corroborate your claims, don’t worry about a thing: simply call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 and we shall take care of witness testimony on your behalf so you can focus on getting the treatment you need to get better with each passing day. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.