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AnyOne have to do a deposition for the Other side??? What's it like????? I am nervous beyond words Any tips??? Any expierances you care to share,anything will help

Bumping up...anyone?
Carolyn J
LOBPI/74

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I had a Discrimination case years ago I had to do a deposition for that and the case end in a gag order on me.
Deposition do make us nervous,
That why I had a lawyer to help me prepare for the deposition, The lawyer needs to pa-pare you for this Your paying him get your moneys worth , you should not end up with being nervous about nothing in your case ask questions and your concerns any and all thing you dont really understand, its to important not to, I think
To me BUGING a doctor or a lawyer to help you understand is SOOOO important otherwise you end up nervous and play mine games of WHAT ifs
Hope this helps??
Tom

Give the shortest, most direct and concise answer as possible. And DON'T let them intimidate you! They either want you to feel terrible and squirm or will try the other extreme and act like they're your friend and really care to extort more information and lower your guard. If you have doubts, speak with your attorney before you answer a question. And if you need a break for a snack or bathroom break or whatever, then ask for it.

And, you can ask your attorney to spend time with you to prepare you for it. -Hopefully they will.

Good luck and God bless you.
And... Remember all the attorney jokes?? Well, it's for a good reason!!

Tuckersmommy,

the deposition is simply an opportunity for the other side to ask you some questions. It is not a trial. No matter what happens, you will not ruin your case. It is most important to answer what you know and and not guess. Do not feel pressured to give a certain answer. If you do not recall or do not know say that. You will probably nor remember exact dates and times. Don't worry. Just do your best to give approximate dates and times. Again, it is better to give an approximate date or time than to guess and be wrong.

Listen to the questions. Don't rush you answers. Take you time. Don't guess.

When it comes to the injury, make sure to say how the injury has impacted your child and your family. Do not hold back. This is your chance to tell the other side what damage was done by the doctor's mistakes.

Mostly, remember you are doing the most noble act you can, fighting for your child. Go in there, hold your head high, be respectful but overly so and tell the truth. You will do fine.

Ken Levine
Klevine@Klevinelaw.com
http://www.Klevinelaw.com
617-566-2700