Eyewitness Statements in Maryland Truck Accident Claims (VIDEO)

Video of experienced Baltimore truck accident attorney John Leppler explaining the importance of direct evidence in truck accident claims, how it outshines even police reports, and why it's critical in proving fault in a truck accident claim in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Why are eyewitness statements so important when an injured victim wants to bring a truck accident and personal injury claim? Well, the answer is that eyewitness statements and testimony is direct evidence. What does that mean? An eyewitness actually saw how the accident happened and will be able to testify and give a detailed account of what they actually saw of how the accident happened, which in turn will go a very long way in proving that the other driver was at fault for the accident. Eyewitness statements are far more powerful than police reports; and why is this? Remember a police officer did not actually see how the truck accident happened. The police officer examines the motor vehicles and the property damage to the motor vehicles. The police officer listens to what the drivers and any eyewitnesses have to say about how the accident happened. And then the police officer will make a report and renders his own opinion regarding how he believes the accident happened. But the police officer's opinion of how the accident happened is not admissible in court and is not the direct evidence. Eyewitness statements are. And that's why it's so critical and finding eyewitnesses and getting their statements early, improving your truck accident personal injury claim. If you have any questions for me regarding how an injured victim can bring a truck accident personal injury claim in the state of Maryland, feel free to call me. I do this every single day and want to answer any questions that you may have. Thank you.