At a deposition in a lawsuit, you will be testifying under oath and asked questions by the attorney for the party that you are suing or if there are multiple parties you will be asked questions by all those attorneys. It seems to be a very informal proceeding. There is no judge and the process usually takes place in a conference room. Despite that it is a very informal proceeding, it is also a very, very important step in your lawsuit because testimony which you give will be under oath and can be used later, if necessary, either in support or opposition to a motion or may be used at the time of trial.
At the deposition, you will be asked very detailed questions about your background, about how the accident occurred, about the injuries you suffered, and about your limitations as a result of the injuries. If you have lost earnings and are not able to work, that will be included as well. You will need to prove the extent of your injuries and the fact that you may have lost wages due to your inability to work. Any inconsistencies that may be important factors of the accident will be questioned during this time to determine what truly occurred during the accident and the effects of the accident in the time after the injuries occurred.
We will help you prepare for your deposition so you can be aware of what questions you might be asked during this meeting and have all of the facts surrounding the accident in order. It is very important to be prepared for your deposition so that you can have the best possible outcome for your case.
If you are in need of legal counsel in regards to a personal injury in New York, please contact The Law Offices of Jonathan D. Sands and we would be happy to assist you.