Deposition Legal Definition
"What is a Deposition?"
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Your medical records
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Your notes regarding the accident
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Information related to your injury and their symptoms
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Details related to missed work
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DO listen to the entire question before proceeding with an answer
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DO answer clearly
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DON’T volunteer information
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DON’T guess
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DON’T get flustered
Depositions and Car Accident Cases
Depositions in car accident cases are very common. They come into play following the initial filing of a suit, during what it known as the discovery process. Many different types of questions are posed during a deposition, which may touch on issues related to:-
Your personal information such as your address, date of birth, and immediate family members
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Your medical history
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Your recollections of the accident that caused your injuries
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Witnesses to the accident
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Medical providers
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Defense witnesses
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Expert witnesses
Depositions and Medical Malpractice Cases
In medical malpractice cases, depositions are taken during the discovery process, which could last a year or longer. During this time, attorneys for both parties seek out documents and information to help bolster their case. Depositions are essential to building a medical malpractice case. In addition to deposing witnesses to the malpractice and the ensuing injuries, as well as all involved medical providers, it is often necessary to hire an expert witness. Deposing witnesses in medical malpractice cases is legal work best left to experienced attorneys. If you have been the victim of a medical error and are seeking legal compensation, call a malpractice attorney today for the best possible outcome in your case.Depositions and Personal Injury Cases
Depositions are a regular part of nearly every type of personal injury case including those caused by:-
Car accidents
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Defective products
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A slip and fall accident
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Medical Malpractice
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Workplace accident
Depositions and Workers’ Compensation Cases
Depositions are a routine part of most workers’ compensation cases. Generally, depositions in workers’ compensation claims involve questions regarding:-
Your background
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Prior work injuries
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How the accident occured
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Medical treatment you are undergoing or have undergone
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Current work limitations