Giving depositions as a defendant or an expert
Russell G. Thornton, JD
Depositions of defendant health care providers and retained experts are extremely important in health care liability claims. This article briefly reviews some points to keep in mind to maximize the effect of your deposition testimony. Understand that different attorneys may have different recommendations in these matters. Since your counsel is the one presenting the case at trial, follow his or her instructions. In addition, keep in mind that these recommendations apply only to depositions that are taken by your opponent in a "discovery" context. These rules do not apply when you are being deposed by your counsel, or counsel for the party that retained you, in lieu of testifying live at trial. Different rules apply to those situations. |
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