The Challenge
In a hotly contested auto accident case, the stakes were high. The key issue was a red light dispute with conflicting witnesses. One witness, a contractor, provided a statement to the police officer claiming that our client’s insured vehicle had disregarded the red light. The initial analysis of the situation seemed like a 50/50 split in liability, which could have significantly impacted our client’s claim. The challenge was to investigate the conflicting statements and ascertain the true sequence of events.
Our Approach
GB Group LLC’s skilled adjuster sprung into action, carrying out a comprehensive interview with the contractor who was the adverse witness. We recognized the importance of understanding the context and the positioning of the witness during the incident. Our adjuster meticulously reconstructed the timeline based on the contractor’s account.
During the interview, it was determined that the contractor had been working on a roof at the time of the accident. He stated that upon hearing the crash, it took him around 3-5 seconds to drop his tools and walk towards the part of the roof from where he could see the intersection. Even more striking, he admitted that it took him at least an additional 5-10 seconds before he could see the traffic light, which by that time was red for our insured.
The Breakthrough
The meticulous line of questioning by GB Group’s adjuster brought an important revelation to light. The contractor’s positioning and the time it took him to actually witness the traffic light was significant. It was ample time for the traffic light to have changed from green to red. This crucial piece of information cast doubt on the contractor’s account and supported our argument that other witnesses’ statements were more reliable.
The Result
Armed with this breakthrough, GB Group presented the case to the other insurance company. We successfully argued the value and significance of the other witness’s account. In light of the new evidence, the other insurance company conceded, accepting full liability. Our client’s insured received 100% compensation for the damages.
This case stands as a testament to GB Group LLC’s commitment to thorough investigation and dedication to protecting our clients’ interests.