If you ever find yourself in a personal injury lawsuit, it's essential to be informed about the process to know what to expect at each stage. In addition, remember that it is crucial to hire an experienced lawyer who can guide and prepare you for what you will be facing.

One of the parts of this process is what is known as deposition. The deposition is a stage in which information is collected from the parties involved before trial. During this time, you will receive a notification to appear in court and give your deposition, and this is mandatory for the process to move forward.

The goal of a deposition is to get more details from both parties so that the court can determine how the accident occurred, get details like how the injury occurred, and for the attorneys to begin to have an idea of what every person will testify at trial. Lawyers can use this information as a strategy, so it is very important to know what you will declare since any information may be used in court against you.

Although a deposition is not held in a courtroom but rather in a lawyer's office or conference room, you will be under oath for the entire duration of your deposition.

It is critical that your lawyer prepares you for the possible questions that the defendant's lawyer may ask you and guide you as to the answers you should give.

Typically, the questions you will be asked during a deposition cover the following topics.

Types of questions during a deposition

• General information. In these questions, the lawyer will get your general information such as name, address, occupation, contact information, etc.
• Information about the accident. The opposing attorney will ask questions to get a detailed account of the accident in your own words. For instance, they may ask you how it happened, also what you were doing at the time, if there were any witnesses to the accident, how you reacted immediately afterward, etc.
• Information about the injury. The lawyer will want to get a detailed description of your injuries through these questions. They may ask you how the injury occurred, what type of medical care you received, whether you went to a private doctor or the emergency room, what kind of treatment you received, etc.

Contact us immediately if you are thinking of starting a personal injury legal process. Our attorneys can help you navigate all stages of the process and obtain favorable results. Call today!