To help the victims of the accident as much as possible, there are things you should leave out of your witness statement. Items that should not be included in a witness statement are:
Guesses – A witness statement should not include anything that the person did not personally observe. They should not guess, but they can write about anything they have observed.
Opinions – It’s up to the jury to decide what happened. A statement shouldn’t include personal opinions or arguments about any issues. It shouldn’t make conclusions. The person should only write about the facts.
Feelings – A witness statement must be neutral. Feelings about the outcome of the case or sympathy for the accident victims should not be included in a witness statement.
By including guesses, personal opinions or attitudes about the accident victims, you are not adding any concrete information that will help the case.