[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"During the discovery process in a car accident lawsuit, each involved party (typically represented by their legal team) may use a deposition to take testimony from the opposing party and other witnesses who may testify at trial. These witnesses may include eyewitnesses to the accident or experts who will give opinion testimony on accident reconstruction, medical, and vocational topics. A deposition puts this testimony on the written record under oath.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Lawyers in car accident claims typically choose to take depositions to understand how parties and witnesses will testify at trial. Sometimes, a witness gives compelling testimony during their deposition that the lawyers feel may sway the trial\u2019s outcome. In these cases, this testimony can affect the parties\u2019 settlement negotiations, potentially leading to a resolution of the case before trial.  Depositions also put parties and witnesses on the record.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"You should definitely have your lawyer with you when you sit for a deposition in a car accident case. Your lawyer can object to improper questions when the answers may hurt your case. They can also determine when the scope of questioning has gone too far and either raise an objection or, in rare cases, suspend the deposition to seek clarification from the trial court.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"You should answer questions truthfully during a deposition. The court reporter transcribing the deposition will place you under oath, which requires you to answer questions truthfully and to the best of your knowledge. Intentionally misstating or omitting material information can harm your credibility at trial and potentially lead to criminal charges of perjury.","name":"Answer Question3","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Your attorney will help you prepare for a car accident deposition by explaining what you can expect during the process. They will also discuss potential tactics that the opposing attorney may use to elicit bad responses from you so that you don\u2019t get stressed or rattled during your deposition","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","text":"The length of a car accident deposition will depend on the complexity of the facts or legal issues in the case. However, most depositions last for a half-day or a full day.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Deposition testimony that supports your version of events can help you obtain a favorable settlement and avoid the time and stress of a trial, since opposing counsel may assume that a strong case against them will likely cause them to lose in court. Similarly, if the opposing side has a poor deposition, the insurer may choose to settle over concerns that the deposition transcript may hurt their case at trial.","name":"Answer Question6","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is a Deposition?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Why Are Depositions Important in Alabama Car Accident Lawsuits?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should My Lawyer Be with Me at the Deposition?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Should I Answer Questions During the Deposition?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Should I Prepare for the Deposition?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question4"}],"name":"Understanding Depositions in Auto Accident Claims in Alabama","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#ItemList"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"How Long Will a Deposition Usually Last?","acceptedAnswer":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer5","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Answer6"},"name":"How Can the Deposition Help My Case?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#Question6"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Understanding Depositions in Auto Accident Claims in Alabama","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/understanding-depositions-in-auto-accident-claims-in-alabama\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]