How to Find and Use Witnesses in Your Bicycle Accident Case

Independent witnesses who saw your accident can dramatically strengthen your case. Their testimony counters the driver's version and supports your claim.

Types of Witnesses

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Eyewitnesses People who saw the accident happen.

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Aftermath Witnesses People who arrived immediately after.

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Character Witnesses For serious injuries, people who can testify to life changes.

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Expert Witnesses Accident reconstructionists, medical experts, economists.

Finding Witnesses

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At the Scene

• Ask anyone nearby if they saw what happened

• Get names and phone numbers

• Ask if they have dashcam footage

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After the Scene

• Canvas nearby businesses

• Post on neighborhood apps (Nextdoor)

• Check for regular commuters who might have seen it

• Review social media for posts about the accident

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Your Attorney Can Help

• Hire investigators

• Subpoena records

• Issue witness location ads

Preserving Testimony

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Written Statements Get witnesses to write down what they saw ASAP, while memory is fresh.

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Recorded Statements Your attorney can take formal statements.

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Depositions Sworn testimony under oath for trial.

Why Witnesses Matter

Without witnesses, it's your word against the driver's. Witnesses provide:

• Independent corroboration

• Different perspective

• Credibility with juries

• Leverage for settlement