Prior to a personal injury case going to trial, it is likely that a deposition, which is an interview process, will be held. This process will allow the opposing counsel to ask the plaintiff a series of questions and gain more information about the case. For any plaintiff that has been deposed, it is imperative to undergo proper preparations. There are many questions that can potentially be asked at a deposition, but below are three questions that you are likely to be asked in a personal injury deposition.
Can You Provide the Details Associated with Your Injury and/or Accident?
In order to learn the specifics regarding your case, an attorney is likely to ask a number of questions that are related to the accident that led up to the injury. The attorney will be interested in learning what happened just moments before the incident, as well as during and after. In addition, he or she will ask for additional details about the ones that you provide. Some of the questioning may pertain to what you were doing and/or where you were going when the accident occurred and whether there were any eyewitnesses.
What Injuries Were Sustained in the Accident?
The nature and extent of your injuries will be the primary focus of the questioning of the opposing counsel. You will specifically be asked about the injuries that you sustained in the accident, when they were first noticed, and how the injuries have had a direct impact on your life. These questions may be incredibly detailed, so it is important that you are familiar with your injury from the perspective of a physician, allowing you to provide clear and informed answers to the opposing counsel.
Have You Been Involved in Any Other Lawsuits?
While it may seem irrelevant, asking whether or not you have been involved in any other lawsuits is relatively common during a personal injury deposition. The other attorney wants to see how experienced you are in the legal world and how litigious you have been previously. Your personal injury attorney will assist you in preparing for this particular question as well as any other questions that may come up in the deposition to ensure that you provide just enough information without putting yourself or your personal injury case at risk.
If you have any questions about filing a personal injury lawsuit, an upcoming deposition, or anything else related to personal injuries, get in touch with a local personal injury lawyer.
To learn more, reach out to a company like Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.
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