Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Probably not.
The difficulty with these situations is that there is no objective evidence that establishes which side is correct. Basically, the case is just two people who disagree.
The circumstance of the supposed witness does seem a bit peculiar.
It's a bad case for everybody involved, especially without any objective evidence.
For the driver, it's an annoyance and expense (paying his lawyer). For his lawyer, it's a distraction from more lucrative business (possibly). For the cyclist, it's an annoyance and distraction (at least, from doing more enjoyable things). For the cyclist's lawyer, it's no-income (assuming it's a pro bono case).
Note that I'm not suggesting that katinka do anything different. I'm just pointing out that she did not enter this battle from a position of strength.
Very true, this is just going to turn into a he-said-she-said type argument.
That is probably exactly why the driver is making up all the lies, beacuse he knows without and real evidence no one can disupute him directly and by making up the lies you might ultimately be forced to drop it.
I wonder if some character witnesses for you might do some good?