Engaging You in “Normal” Conversation Most witnesses at a deposition are represented by a qualified Orange County personal injury attorney, or, at the very least, they have been prepared by one. This preparation does not consist of telling the witness what to say, but rather how to say things. First and foremost is to answer […]
If your slip and fall case reaches trial, it will be crucial that you and your Orange County personal injury attorney present evidence establishing all of the relevant features of the scene of the accident. Fully describing the scene enables the jury to clearly envision what occurred and provides your expert witness a basis for his […]
If you are the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, it is to be expected that the defendant will ask that you see a doctor chosen by the defendant’s side for a physical examination. Because the Rules of Civil Procedure allow for the defense to conduct its own medical examination, you will need to go […]
1. Be honest. This is the number one rule to being a witness. Just tell the truth. Don’t leave details out just because you know they might hurt your case. You are under oath, so tell the truth, even if that means admitting some facts that might hurt your case. It is much better to […]
Insurance adjusters will often attempt to stall, hoping that as your financial needs mount, you would be willing to accept a lower settlement in exchange for quicker payment. One of the benefits of hiring an Orange County personal injury attorney is that he or she will keep the pressure on insurance adjusters who try to […]
