Witnesses can make or break a case. At IPS, we understand the value of credible, unbiased witnesses—especially “friendly” witnesses who can support your version of events without appearing influenced. When you provide us with the details of your situation, our paralegal investigators can return to the scene, canvass the area, and identify individuals who may have seen what happened. It is always best to have a neutral, experienced professional conduct this type of investigation. If you attempt to locate witnesses yourself, it may appear as though you shaped or influenced their testimony.
Example Scenario:
Imagine someone punches you in the Main Street area, breaking your nose. As a result, you incur medical bills and lose time from work. You want to recover your financial losses and sue the assailant. But you have a problem:
Example Scenario:
Imagine someone punches you in the Main Street area, breaking your nose. As a result, you incur medical bills and lose time from work. You want to recover your financial losses and sue the assailant. But you have a problem:
- You have no witnesses.
- You have no physical evidence.
- You only have medical records showing a broken nose and the name of the attacker.
Is this a strong case? Not without corroboration. That’s where professional witness investigation becomes essential.
How Can IPS Assist
Our paralegals will revisit the location of the incident, determine where potential witnesses may have been, and interview individuals in the area. If witnesses are identified, IPS will dispatch one of our Notaries Public to take a written affidavit (witness statement). In accordance with Massachusetts law, the notary will properly record the identification information of each affiant.
After Your lawsuit is Filed
Once your complaint is filed with the court, our paralegals can continue assisting you with additional litigation support. If you need witnesses subpoenaed, we can draft and issue the necessary documents. One of our process servers can then serve the subpoena or order on each witness as required.
How Can IPS Assist
Our paralegals will revisit the location of the incident, determine where potential witnesses may have been, and interview individuals in the area. If witnesses are identified, IPS will dispatch one of our Notaries Public to take a written affidavit (witness statement). In accordance with Massachusetts law, the notary will properly record the identification information of each affiant.
After Your lawsuit is Filed
Once your complaint is filed with the court, our paralegals can continue assisting you with additional litigation support. If you need witnesses subpoenaed, we can draft and issue the necessary documents. One of our process servers can then serve the subpoena or order on each witness as required.
