The scene of your personal injury accident is where you will get the majority of evidence needed to supplement your legal claim. Namely, there should be photos of your incurred bodily injuries and property damages, a copy of the official accident report conducted by a responding law enforcement officer, and more. However, what may put you in an even better position as the plaintiff is if you also acquire oral and written testimonies from expert witnesses. With that being said, please continue reading to learn how expert witnesses can benefit your case and how an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer at Merricks Law Group, P.A. can guide you on the path toward success.
In what ways can expert witnesses benefit my personal injury case?
An expert witness is not necessarily someone who was physically present at the scene of your personal injury accident. Rather, they may be considered to be an individual with an impressive educational background, lengthy experience, and other specialized skills all within their field of practice. Importantly, their field of practice must be relevant to the argument you are making within your personal injury case proceedings.
For example, you may advise and help you scout out someone recognized as a medical expert. This individual may have a doctorate alongside other degrees, years of experience treating patients, and a long list of accolades and other distinguished recognitions. So, for your case, they may attest to how serious your incurred bodily injuries actually are. Further, they may offer their expert opinion on the types and extent of surgical procedures you will require, how long it will take you to reach a full recovery, how significantly your quality of life will change in the meantime, and more.
How can eyewitnesses help my personal injury case?
In your pursuit of expert witnesses, you must not neglect to also ask eyewitnesses about their willingness to testify on your behalf in your personal injury claim proceedings. This is because this is arguably no better evidence than firsthand evidence. And the eyewitnesses were likely the only other individuals who saw your accident event go down who do not have a biased version of events. That is, up until this point, it may be your word against the defendant’s. It does not hurt to have another voice on your side, proving that your claims are fact.
For this, while you are still at the accident scene, you should approach eyewitnesses loitering around and ask for their contact information. We will then help you contact them later on. To learn more about how to handle your civil lawsuit, please get in touch with a skilled Ontario personal injury lawyer from Merricks Law Group, P.A. Better yet, schedule your initial consultation with our firm today.
