In addition to knowing the questions that are likely to be asked, it is important to know how to answer questions at a North Carolina worker’s compensation deposition of you, the Plaintiff. Here are a few things to consider when being questioned at a deposition.
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What is a Claimant Deposition in a Worker’s Compensation Case?
Sometimes a claimant will be questioned by the insurance company lawyer in a deposition. A deposition is a less formal proceeding than a full hearing. In depositions, the insurance company is trying to find out what happened. While the defense lawyer is usually fairly friendly, do not be fooled. The insurance company lawyer or employer lawyer is trying to find some fault in the claimant’s case that can help the defense.
What is a Medical Deposition in a Workers Compensation Case?
A deposition is a chance for the attorneys representing either party in a legal case to question a party, witness, or anyone who possesses relevant facts about the legal case about their knowledge of the matter. The deposition is conducted under oath, in the presence of a Court Reporter, who converts all of the testimony into a transcript that she later types up and distributes to the parties, sometimes directly to the Judicial body.
