Top 10 Questions for Spine Injury Witnesses

SPINE INJURES in California

An accident leaves nothing more life altering then a serious spinal injury. Whether the result of a car accident, fall, sports or workplace injury, spinal cord injuries can result in long-term disabilities, paralysis, chronic pain and mountains of medical bills.

After a devastating injury like yours, gathering clear and convincing testimony can be instrumental in ensuring you receive the financial reward you deserve. At Beverly Hills Injury Firm, the legal staff has observed firsthand the importance of proper and early documentation, those two factors are often what makes or breaks the difference between a denied claim and a multi-million dollar recovery.

Below are the top 10 questions to ask a spine injury witness so you or your attorney can establish a compelling, indisputable case right from the beginning.

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#2. What Was Your Location when the injury occurred?

Witnesses standing too close, or too far or observing the scene from an inappropriate angle, can make a statement not only unreliable, but completely useless. An unobstructed observer of the course of events can say what brought about the injury to the spine and whether it was of a sudden or violent character, or could have been avoided.

#3. Did You Observe Any Unsafe Conditions?

If the injury took place because of dangerous property, road surfaces, defective equipment or poor safety measures, did the witness see any environmental hazards? Their testimony can be used to prove premises liability or product defects.

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#4. What Did the Victim Do When Injured?

How the victim responded in the minutes after the trauma is critical to their case, whether they were able to move their limbs, stand, express sensation of pain. or, a witness account of paralysis, shock, or inability to move can add significant value to your medical testimony.

#5. Did you hear Complainants of Back or Neck Pain?

A victim expressing right away that there is pain or tingling or numbness going down the back, may be evidence that can show that the accident caused the injury. Insurance companies often try to argue a spinal injury was pre-existing; that early verbal evidence can shut that down.

#6. Did anyone attempt to move the Injured Victim?

Any movement following a suspected spine injury can aggravate the condition. Should a Good Samaritan, employee, or emergency medical personnel have relocated the individual prior to when officially transported, the observer can note whether any additional injury was sustained beyond the initial trauma.

#7. Did You see Unsafe or signs Negligence?

Some witnesses could have seen unsafe safety rails, no warning signs, wet floors or negligent acts in any work place or public area. Their eyewitness testimony might demonstrate that your injury could have been prevented, and that someone else, obviously, was to blame.

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#8. Were Photos or Videos Taken?

Inquire with the witness whether or not they personally (or if someone else) was able to retain visual evidence of the incident. Pictures of the scene of the conditions, your position after the fall, or being upset can be very convincing when presented with expert testimony and medical records.

#9. did you notice how everybody else reacted?

What witnesses say is not only helpful for the accident itself but witnesses can also testify as to how people were reacting, including the at-fault party. If the witness observed a defendant confess, panic, or escape the scene, this may serve as compelling evidence in a liability suit.

#10. Can I Get Your Number?

After you’ve found a credible witness, the next step is to obtain their name, phone number, and email address. An experienced personal injury attorney can then pursue an official statement, deposition or court testimony if necessary from the witness.

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Why It’s Important to Have Eyewitness Testimony in a Spine Injury Lawsuit

Spinal cord injury is not always immediately apparent, the way something like a broken bone or cut would be, and can be more difficult to prove, especially to insurance companies, who frequently argue that it’s bad but not as bad as the victim is making it out to be, or not caused by the accident.A credible witness may be able to substantiate your claim by:

Force and mechanics of the accident
Validating your immediate symptoms
Confirming dangerous conditions or negligence
Offering up a third-party point of view, medically confirmed

What To Do After a Spine Injury
If you have sustained a spinal injury, you don’t have time on your side. Here’s what to do immediately:

- - - - Push the chest up and back down;
      - keep your face to one side and call for emergency medical services,
      - don't attempt to move
      - If I were you, have the MRI/CT scans done immediately.
      - Document everything you remember
      - Locate and interview witnesses at the sceneSpeak to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as you can

At Beverly Hills Injury Firm, our team knows the devastating impact that a spinal cord injury can have on an affected individual’s health, livelihood, and personal life. A Distinctive Service We provide aggressive litigation, thorough investigation, and a tenacious dedication to justice in each of our clients’ cases.
We have assisted victims in recovering for the following injuries:

- - - - Spinal cord damage
      - Herniated or ruptured discs
      - Vertebral fractures
      - Permanent disability and paralysis
      - Loss of earnings and earning
      - capacity in the future
      - Pain and suffering

If you or a family member has experienced a spine injury as a result of someone else’s wrongful act, give Beverly Hills Injury Firm a call today to schedule a free consultation. If you do not win, we do not get paid.

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

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