Before your video deposition occurs, your Champaign personal injury attorney will likely have a lot of advice for you. Additionally, he or she will help you prepare by practicing. Here are some tips that you should follow to make the best of your video deposition.

Listen to the Question

Champaign personal injury attorneys can explain that many witnesses simply do not listen to the question that they are being asked. Instead, they say something that is not on topic and they may say too much, effectively damaging their claim. Instead, they should listen closely to the question before providing an appropriate answer. In some situations, the defense attorney may ask a two-part question in an attempt to intentionally confuse the witness and get him or her to say something that can damage the claim. If you do not understand the question, say so.

Answer Directly

Your Champaign personal injury attorney can advise you to directly answer the question. Take a moment after the question is asked to consider the question and then answer. Confidently provide the answer to the question and look directly into the camera to connect with the judge and jury.

Stop

While you may feel the need to provide more information or to explain certain answers, your Champaign personal injury lawyer can explain the danger of rambling. Keep your answer short and do not say anything after you have actually answered the question.

If you would like additional pointers for your video deposition, contact
McCarthy Rowden & Baker at 800-373-6050.