The deposition provides you with the opportunity to give live testimony regarding the details of your accident. During your deposition, it is important that you behave in a manner that lends credibility to your story and strengthens your case. Here are a few tips from our Decatur personal injury lawyer on how you should conduct yourself during a deposition.
Be Prepared for a Variety of Different Questions
Prior to your deposition, your Decatur personal injury lawyer will prepare you for questions you should expect to receive. However you will also likely receive questions for which you are not prepared. If this happens, do not be alarmed. Simply pause and try to answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Disclose Information Truthfully
It is possible during the deposition that you may receive questions that you are not comfortable answering. If this happens, you must still answer the question truthfully. One example of such a question is whether you have discussed the details of the accident with anyone and, if so, who they are. Many clients do not like this question because they fear that prior conversations will be used against them.
Do Not Volunteer Information
When preparing you for your deposition, your attorney may ask you questions that may not be asked during the actual deposition. If this happens, do not be shocked as your attorney will strategically decide what questions should or should not be asked. If your attorney does not ask a question that you prepared for, do not volunteer the information.
Contact our Decatur Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident, contact the Decatur personal injury attorneys at McCarthy, Rowden & Baker. Call our office at 800-373-6050 to schedule an initial consultation today.