The Best 10 Questions to Ask a Bus Accident Eye Witness

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If you or a loved one is injured in a bus accident, obtaining reliable witness testimony can make your personal injury case. Witness statements give context to what happened before the crash, determine who was at fault, and show that your injuries are valid, all of which can give your lawyer the evidence they need to fight for the biggest settlement possible on your behalf.

The aftermath of a crash can be a hectic time at Beverly Hills Injury Firm, we know It’s important to collect the contact information and important details from anyone who witnessed the accident occur.

Below are Top 10 Questions to Ask a Bus Accident Witness to guide you in getting ideal outcomes when dealing with a personal injury attorney

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#2. Where Were You When the Injury Occurred?

The witness’s physical location matters. Someone on the bus might have a very different perspective from someone in a car following behind the bus or on the sidewalk. This allows your lawyer to evaluate credibility and appearance of the witness.

#3. Did You See What the Bus Driver Was Doing Just Before the Crash?

Had the driver been texting, calling, or driving erratically? At the same time, any hint of carelessness or recklessness on the part of the bus driver is likely to play a major role in determining liability and the amount of the settlement.

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#4. Did You see what the Other Vehicle(s) were doing prior to the crash?

If a second car or truck was involved, find out if the witness saw anything strange. For instance, did the bus driver cut off or brake abruptly, or drive in an aggressive manner? This aids in determining shared fault or causation.

Did You Hear Anything Before or at the Time of the Impact?

Unusual sounds like screeching brakes, honking horns, or shouting, can help corroborate claims of delayed reaction time, failure to brake, or driver inattention. Sensory Perceptions can add a great deal of power to a witness's testimony.

Were there Road /Weather Conditions at the Time?

Fault can be altered by wet road conditions, poor lighting or construction zones. Eyewitnesses who saw the weather at the time give crucial perspective into the crash.

#7. Was Someone Taking Photos or Videos at the Scene?

Key footage may have been captured by other bystanders.” Many times witnesses see a cameraman filming your crash and someone crashes or immediately after, this would lead to video evidence helping your case.

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#8. Did You Stay at the Scene and Contact
Police or First Responders?

Inquire if the witness gave a statement to the police. If so, then your lawyer can subpoena them or otherwise demand their official version at a later time. Also it gives weight to their testimony in a courtroom.

#9. What Specifically Were the Injuries You Witnessed?

You may have been hurt, but it doesn’t hurt to have an independent observer confirm what they saw, like limping, bleeding from a facial wound, screaming in pain, in need of medical treatment. This goes towards establishing the severity and seriousness of your injuries.

#10. May I have your full name
and contact information?

This is the key step. If your legal team doesn’t have the right contact information, no one can follow up for an official state. Ask for:

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Home address (if possible)

Remember to protect and hold onto this private information, and turn it over to your personal injury lawyer during your first consultation.

Navigating the Legal Process

Here’s Why Eye Witness Testimony Is a a Case Saver in a Bus Accident

Bus accident cases, are typically more complicated than an ordinary car accident. There may be several parties at fault, such as the public transit department, a private bus company or another driver. Solid witness accounts can:

Confirm who was at fault When your opponents can be caught in a lie, then do it.
Corroborate allegations of injury and trauma.
Increase your leverage during negotiations.

So the better, the more accurate, and the more detail you can get into these witness statements, the more you can fight for a full and fair and reasonable settlement.
Preparing for Your Legal Consultation Buses Involved in Wrecks Safety After a bus wreck, the first thing you want to do is be safe and seek medical help. But when you are stable, presenting organized witness information to your lawyer can greatly bolster your case.

Here at Beverly Hills Injury Firm, we've served countless victims involved in high-stakes accident cases and we know what it takes to win.
If you have the answers to these 10 questions, your lawyer will have the evidence they need to hold the responsible parties to account and to fight for every dollar you’re entitled to.

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Note: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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