Before a personal injury case goes to trial, an interview process called a deposition might be held. This process lets the opposing counsel ask the plaintiff questions and learn more about the case. Proper preparation is crucial for any plaintiff called to a deposition. Personal injury lawyer Ray Bretzmann of Bretzmann Law Offices has been serving the High Point, North Carolina, area since 1974. Below, he shares some insights into three types of questions often asked at depositions.

A Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses 3 Types of Questions That May Be Asked at a Deposition

1. What Are the Details Related to Your Injury or Accident?

To learn the specifics of your case, an attorney will likely ask a number of questions about the accident that led to your injury. They will want to know what happened in the moments before, during, and after the incident, and they will typically ask for more information about the details you provide. Part of this questioning may be about what you were doing or where you were going at the time of the incident and if any witnesses saw the incident transpire.

2. What Injuries Did You Sustain?

The nature of your injuries will be a main focus of an attorney's questioning. You will be asked specifically about the injuries you've suffered, when you first noticed them, and how they've impacted your life. The questions could be very detailed, so understanding your injury from a medical perspective is essential to giving clear, informed answers.

3. What Other Lawsuits Have You Been Involved In?

This might seem like an irrelevant question, but it is a fairly common one during a deposition. The opposing counsel will want to get an idea of your experience in the legal arena and how litigious you've been in the past. Your personal injury lawyer will help you prepare to answer this and all questions during your deposition in ways that give enough information without placing your case at risk.

If you have an injury case, let an experienced attorney guide you through every stage of the legal process. Contact Bretzmann Law Offices to schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer. You can also reach their injury lawyer by calling (336) 841-1100 or connecting through Facebook or Google+.