The personal injury deposition will involve both sides of the law suit (the defendant and the plaintiff) and their attorneys.
Also involved in the deposition is the stenographer or court reporter. This person is responsible for administering the oath and recording the questions and answers so that a written account of the deposition can be produced.
As the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you will likely be deposed by the defendant's attorneys, who are interested in collecting information about your injuries and the circumstances surrounding the accident which caused them. It is common in personal injury cases that the defense will hire medical experts to examine your injuries.
One of your attorney's most critical jobs is to advocate for your interests by guiding you through the deposition process. After all, it is the goal of the defense to get you to say things that helps their case, and hurts yours.
At Sutliff & Stout, we have three primary goals for our clients during depositions:
Ensure that the client communicates a concise and believable account of the accident
Demonstrate that the client is a trustworthy and believable witness
Convey that we are highly prepared to take the case to trial if necessary
The defendant and their attorneys in a personal injury case want to get answers which help them prove that they are not liable for your injuries.