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In reply to the discussion: I was in a pretty bad car accident ( Edited to add Update) [View all]wnylib
(25,093 posts)while I was driving a small compact car.
Despite wearing a seat belt, I bounced up, hit my head on the car roof, and had a concussion. (Several years ago, old car, no air bags.)
I could not remember my address when EMTs arrived, let alone details of the accident.
Fortunately, there was a convenience store at the intersection where it happened and 5 customers had been outside the store chatting. They saw it happen and all of them volunteered their statements. It was a slam dunk. The truck driver's insurance company paid for my hospital visit, a temporary rental car, and enough for me to replace my totalled car with another used car.
Those witnesses made all the difference.
Are there any security cameras in the area? Any businesses? Can you run a local ad asking about witnesses?