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Deposition

Sworn out-of-court testimony given by a witness or party, recorded by a court reporter for later use in trial.

In Personal Injury Cases

Depositions allow attorneys to question witnesses before trial. Your attorney will prepare you for your deposition to ensure you answer accurately without volunteering harmful information.

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