Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant in a Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit, there is a good chance you will be deposed. The American Bar Association provides 10 tips for deponents which I feel can help you if you are facing an impending deposition. Here they are:
- Tell the truth.
- Listen to the question. Pause. Think as long as necessary before answering.
- Don’t pause too long before answering.
- Make sure you understand the question. Don’t answer unless and until you do.
- If you don’t understand the questions, say so. Ask the questioner to explain, repeat, or rephrase the questions.
- Answer clearly and directly.
- If you don’t know the answer, say “I don’t know.”
- If you don’t remember the answer, say, “I don’t remember.”
- Don’t confuse “I don’t know” with “I don’t remember.”
- Where appropriate, qualify your “I don’t remember” answer. Say something like, “I don’t remember at this moment” or “I don’t remember without looking at” the document in question.
Good Information... thank you for the information.
Posted by: California Lemon Law | November 14, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Pleading or hearing in courts are always stressful and emotionally draining.These are good tips to remember when you are facing the council or the jury. =)
Posted by: Stephen Schaunt | November 15, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Great tips! It's important to be clear and consistent... following these tips will get you there.
Posted by: Boston car accident lawyer | November 23, 2011 at 07:24 PM
wonderful tips. i am sure many will follow these and get there. this is a self awakening and must read post.
Posted by: Car Accident Claims | January 27, 2012 at 01:28 AM
What you say will be used against you. Good tips. I'll keep that in mind.
Posted by: Drop Suspension | February 06, 2012 at 09:11 PM
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Posted by: Garage Equipment | February 12, 2012 at 06:11 AM