Claims process
Deposition
A deposition is sworn out-of-court testimony given in response to questions from opposing counsel, recorded by a court reporter and usable at trial.
Your attorney will prepare you. The main rules are simple: answer only the question asked, say you do not know when you do not, and never guess.
It is frequently a turning point. A claimant who presents well often moves the case toward settlement shortly afterwards.
Related terms
- Discovery — Discovery is the formal pre-trial process in which each side must produce documents, answer written questions and give sworn testimony, and it is usually the longest phase of a litigated case.
- Litigation — Litigation is the phase of a claim after a lawsuit has been filed, encompassing discovery, motions, and trial preparation, and it typically adds a year or more to a case's timeline.
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