![]() ![]() It is very important for any witness to check, and double check, the statement very carefully before it is signed. ![]() If it transpires that the information is not true then there could be serious consequences for the witness and it could affect the outcome of the Claimant’s claim. A witness will be asked to sign a statement of truth at the end of their witness statement. The information in a witness statement has to be true and accurate to the best of the witness’s knowledge and belief.Importantly, the statement must be relevant to the issues in the claim which directly affect the witness (not others). The purpose of the statement is not to argue the claim or to try and impress the Judge it is to set the scene and outline what has happened. The only purpose of a witness statement of any witness is set out their own version of the events and to set out how they see the “facts”.Here are 9 important pointers for any Claimant and/or witness in preparing their witness statement:. Well before the deadline for exchange a Claimant (and possibly their witnesses) will usually need to provide a statement to the Claimant’s solicitor. The Court or Tribunal set the timetable for this process. Usually the statements will be exchanged at the same time, normally after disclosure has taken place. Preparing a witness statement can seem like a challenge, however this article will break down everything you need to know.Īt a certain stage in an issued claim – for example, a personal injury, clinical negligence claim , professional negligence case, employment dispute etc – there will come a point where the Claimant and Defendant exchange witness statements. Professional Negligence in Employment Claims.Professional Negligence in Personal Injury Claims.Professional Negligence Claims Against Surveyors.Professional Negligence Claims Against Trade Unions.Reviewing and Drafting Employee Handbooks.Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Workers.Employment Tribunal Claims and Representation. ![]()
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