The deposition is an important step in the pre-trial phase of the case. The plaintiff will need to make a statement under oath in front of his lawyer and the defense lawyer. Information provided during this phase is used as evidence and is important for the case. Our personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles can help you make a deposition. You can contact us at: http://www.lapersonalinjuryattorney.net/

1. Preparing Your Deposition as Victim of a Personal Injury
A presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles
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The Plaintiff’s Testimony
Plaintiffs involved in personal injury cases will be
required to give a deposition. The information
provided by the parties is used to build the case.
The statements made during a deposition are
under oath and in the presence of a court reporter.

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When to Submit a Deposition
The deposition is usually taken during the
preliminary stages of a personal injury lawsuit.
The stage is called the discovery phase and it
takes place after the plaintiff has filed a lawsuit,
but before the trial is commenced.

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Why is the Deposition Necessary?
The reasons for requesting a deposition from
the parties involved in a personal injury case
include:
• obtaining more information about the case;
• making a pre-trial testify;
• gathering data about the strengths and
weaknesses of the case.
The deposition allows the opposing lawyer to
question you.

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Preparing the Deposition
in a Personal Injury Case >>
How you prepare your deposition can be very
important for the future development of the case.
It is important to understand that the questions
need to be answered truthfully and that the
answers will be recorded.
Before the deposition, you can go over the
events of the accident and the evidence that is
available to you.

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>> Preparing the Deposition
in a Personal Injury Case
Two or more lawyers can be present when you
give your deposition. This is also a good
opportunity for the defendant’s attorney to ask
you a few questions.
You should not rush into answering and make
sure that you understood the attorney’s
questions.

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Answering Questions in a Deposition
When questioned by other attorneys, during a
deposition for a personal injury case, you
should focus on providing concise and truthful
answers and only answer one particular question
at a time.
Your personal injury attorney has the ability to
object to a question during the deposition.

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Strategies Used for an Efficient
Deposition
A successful deposition is based on the
answers given by the party.
Questions need to be answered accurately and
should not be elaborated if not needed or asked
for. Simple yes or no answers should suffice in
most cases.

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The Structure of the Deposition
In certain aspects, a deposition is similar to
giving a testimony in a personal injury trial.
You can be cross-examined by the other
attorney and he also has the right to object.
The deposition can take place in a law office or
in a courtroom, if this is a place that is
convenient for all parties.

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Legal Assistance for Preparing a
Personal Injury Deposition
Your personal injury lawyer will assist you
throughout the deposition and can work
together with you on the questions and answers
before the deposition date.
Contact our personal injury lawyers in Los
Angeles for legal assistance and more advice
for handling personal injury cases.

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