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A personal injury trial is the conclusion of a lengthy legal process leading up to that point.
Discovery is one of the most important parts of your personal injury case. While you can gather evidence from the defendant, they also have that same right. One key way that they can learn more from you is by having you sit for a deposition, a crucial part of your case, and one where you need a lawyer present. To learn more about the legal process, contact the experienced Pensacola car accident attorneys at Stevenson Klotz Injury Lawyers.
What Is a Deposition?
A deposition is one part of the discovery process where the defendant’s lawyer can verbally seek information from you. They can ask you questions about the facts of the case under oath for up to seven hours. The defendant wants to know what you know, how you may testify, and if you would make a strong witness at trial. In addition, they are trying to get you on the record, so they can object if you testify inconsistently at trial with what you said at your deposition.
The deposition will usually occur at a lawyer’s office with you, your attorney, the defendant’s lawyer, and a court reporter present. While a deposition is a more informal process, it is often no less intimidating than a court.
