A: A deposition is an oral statement that you give under oath, which may be used to determine several things in a personal injury claim. The reason that a lawyer will want to take your deposition is to find out what you know about your accident and to preserve that information as testimony.
When you give a deposition, the defense will be able to learn the facts surrounding your accident case. This testimony may serve as evidence of your damages in a personal injury claim, as well as the value of those damages.
A deposition generally takes place in the court reporter’s office. In a deposition, an attorney will ask questions about your accident and you must answer these questions under oath. Your answers will be recorded by a court reporter, who will be present throughout the deposition.
The deposition process generally takes between 1 and 3 hours or more. What you say at your deposition will be taken very seriously, so you should listen carefully to the questions that are asked and give precise answers. Because you are under oath during a legal deposition, false statements that you make could have legal repercussions.
If you want to learn more about the Florida personal injury claims process, start by requesting a complimentary copy of our legal guide, Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Car Accident Case. Or, if you prefer to speak to us right away, contact us today for a no-cost evaluation of your case at 888-340-0840.
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