I was involved in an accident, where I was a pedestrian and the driver did an illegal reverse, missing me by an inch. I received a notice of her summons to court. Is there reason for me to go to court to testify against her? Will she receive a "harsher punishment" if I'm there?
You are a witness for the prosecution. If you don't attend court, this badly behaved driver may be found NOT GUILTY. If you have a lawyer for your personal injury case, I would consult with him before making a final decision.
Good luck.