What Is A Deposition and Will I Have To Testify?
Q: What is a deposition, and will I have to testify at a deposition? A: First, a deposition is a question and answer session where you will swear (or affirm) to tell the truth. The questions and answers are recorded by a Court stenographer, who will later transcribe all of the questions and answers into a booklet. If you are bringing a lawsuit for injuries you or your loved one suffered then you will be required to testify about your knowledge of the events and your knowledge of the injuries. You will also be asked questions about how those injuries have affected you (or your loved one) and what treatment you’ve received to treat those injuries. The attorney(s) for the people you have sued will be questioning you, usually in my office. Sometimes, because of an inability to travel, we can accommodate the injured victim and conduct the deposition closer to their home. Naturally, I will be there with you every step of the way. Prior to your ‘deposition’ you will meet with me, either on th
