What You Should Know About Depositions in a Car Accident Case?

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What You Should Know About Depositions in a Car
Accident Case?
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Depositions are often an important part of a car
accident case, particularly if a personal injury
lawsuit has been filed against a liable party.
However, many people do not understand the
deposition process, and this can be a stressful
experience. At Soloff Zervanos, P.C., their car
accident attorneys in Philadelphia want to
explore what depositions are and discuss how
people can prepare for them properly.
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What is a deposition?
While most car accident cases are settled through
insurance carriers, there are times lawsuits are
filed by victims so they can recover full
compensation for their injury expenses. Part of
the lawsuit process in these claims will be
giving a deposition. Depositions are sworn
testimonies of witnesses given outside of the
courtroom. Usually, depositions are given
in-person at an attorneys office. A deposition
gives attorneys from both sides of the case the
opportunity to question any witnesses with
pertinent information related to the car
accident. The injured victim (plaintiff), as well
as the alleged at-fault party (defendant), will
be questioned, as well as any other witnesses an
attorney deems relevant to the case. Attorneys
will pose various questions to those being
deposed concerning the facts, details, and
circumstances surrounding the car
accident. Anyone asked to submit a deposition
will receive a notice, and it is important to
understand that this is not optional. Depositions
are given under oath and will be transcribed by a
stenographer. Depositions are also frequently
video recorded.
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Why are depositions important?
Depositions are an integral part of the car
accident lawsuit process because they give
witnesses the opportunity to tell their side of
the story in an official recorded statement.
Depositions give attorneys on both sides the
ability to evaluate the weaknesses and strengths
of their case, and make a decision about whether
or not to advance forward to a trial or to try to
work on a settlement. In many cases, depositions
significantly strengthen a plaintiffs case,
which could result in the defendant offering a
substantial settlement. Even if depositions do
not lead to a significant settlement offer, they
still give the plaintiffs attorney a chance to
properly prepare for an impending trial.
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Will a plaintiff be prepared for a deposition?
Anytime injury victim is working with an
attorney for their car accident case, their
attorney will properly prepare them for the
deposition. Their attorney will also be present
with them at the deposition, and will be able to
guide them through the entire process.
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Let Them Get You Through This

• At Soloff Zervanos, P.C., they are dedicated to
  helping car accident injury victims secure the
  compensation they need. They pledge to
  investigate your case and work to determine
  liability in order to recover the following on
  your behalf
• Coverage of all crash-related medical expenses
• Recovery of lost wages if you cannot work
• Coverage of physical therapy and household
  expenses
• Pain and suffering damages
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Possible punitive damages in cases of gross
  negligence or malicious actions
• When you need a car accident attorney in
  Philadelphia, you can contact them for a free
  consultation calling at 866-597-8572.

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