When you get injured in an accident and file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party, you must gather evidence proving the defendant was negligent and caused your injuries. Hiring an experienced Dallas personal injury attorney from Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP can make your case run smoothly because they’ll help you investigate and build a strong argument.
Many think eyewitness testimonies are the best form of evidence in a personal injury case because they give the judge and jury an outside perspective on what happened. One advantage of bringing a witness to the stand in your case is that it should give an unbiased portrayal of what happened on scene. A disadvantage, however, is that the witness may not fully remember what happened.
Without witness testimonies in personal injury cases, the judge and jury only have the word of the plaintiff and the defendant to rely on. Understandably, the plaintiff and the defendant may have varying perspectives on what happened. If both parties had the same perspective, they probably wouldn’t be in court. A witness should be unbiased in their testimony and state the facts of the accident.
The downside of bringing eyewitnesses in the courtroom is that they can lack credibility. An accident is shocking to observe, and the details of what occurred may get blurred in the witness's mind. When the witness testifies in court, they can make the trial more complex as opposed to helping the case.
For example, if a defendant brings a witness to the stand hoping to clear their name, they may regret it later when the witness is brutally cross-examined by the prosecution and the prosecutor questions the witness’ credibility. The defendant thought the witness would help them, but the witness ended up losing them the case.
Your Dallas lawyer may prepare you to testify on your own behalf. If you get on the witness stand, your attorney will question you and the defense attorney will cross-examine you. The judge may also ask you questions.
As long as you’re well-prepared, testifying in your own case can be beneficial because it gives you a chance to tell your side of the story. If you’re the injured victim, it may also help the jury sympathize with you.
It’s important that if you choose to use a witness, they are a strong witness who you can trust to testify for you in court. Witnesses have the potential to turn a case if they’re trustworthy or an expert in their field, but it’s more beneficial not to have a witness than to have a weak one.
If you have questions about whether your personal injury case will stand in court and whether an eyewitness would be helpful or hurtful, you can discuss your concerns and the pros and cons with an experienced attorney from Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP. To schedule a free consultation with a Dallas personal injury lawyer from our team, call 214-522-9404 or visit our website for more information.
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