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Are Witnesses Necessary?

A question that many prospective clients want the answer to is: “Do I have a valid claim where there were no witnesses to the accident?” In fact, many people are afraid to pursue a claim because they fear that they cannot prove an accident or injury because there are no witnesses.

The answer is that it is not necessary to have a witness; however, having one will greatly strengthen your case when the facts are on your side.

But if there is no witness, it could simply be your word against the other driver's word. A police officer can then assess the veracity of the statements from you and the other person and look at the damage to the cars to give his opinion as to how the accident happened without the need of any additional witnesses. Therefore, it is always important to call the police after an accident.

If there is a dispute between you and the other driver regarding the statements, oftentimes experts are used to determine how the accident happened. This is done by the use of reconstructive methods to reconstruct the accident and determine the cause. Additionally, it is always important to get the names of any witnesses and to get their addresses and telephone numbers so that we may utilize those witnesses and contact them to help support your version of the facts.

If you have an issue with whether or not the accident is your fault or the fault of someone else, or whether it is witnessed or not witnessed, PHONE CARDONE and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we can resolve your case together.

Client Reviews
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Mr. Cardone and his staff demonstrate excellence and the utmost professionalism. After a motor vehicle accident, I contacted Mr. Cardone after receiving recommendations to do so. We are extremely pleased with his knowledge, service, and accessibility. I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Cardone again and I give him my highest recommendation for anyone else seeking an attorney. J.E.
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Mr. Cardone is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney who advocates for the best interests of his clients. He is reputable, experienced, reliable, and available. He understands people and their issues. He knows the law and is a great trial lawyer and is well respected in the legal community. He also has a great support staff and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs or wants an experienced and caring attorney who gets the job done. S.I.
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There are no words good enough to praise Cliff Cardone. His Professionalism is 10 stars. He was available for me 7 days a week. He is way pass excellent, he is superior. Cliff is not only my attorney but a friend you can count on. He has worked 2 cases for me and I could not be more pleased with the results. I am 150 percent satisfied with the highest recommendation one person can give to another. He is a people person. His legal assistant, Kim also gets the highest recommendation. J.M.
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I highly recommend Cliff Cardone to handle any legal issue that arises; he is always available to me when I need to get in touch with him. I trust his opinion when it comes to making decisions concerning my legal issues. His staff is always available as well and that is very important when you need to have questions answered. Whenever I have a friend or relative that needs legal advice I always recommend Cliff Cardone and they have always come back to me satisfied. C.S.
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Professional, prompt, courteous, informative and friendly are words I use to describe Clifford Cardone and his staff. If you want results with a personal touch this is your attorney. R.A.