Taking the deposition is one of the most important steps in your personal injury case. It is in your best interests to hire an experienced Michigan truck accident attorney who will advise you on how to optimally dress, behave, and perform at your deposition.

Your Michigan Truck Accident Attorney on Preparing for the Deposition
You don't have to worry about whether you will have time to prepare, as you are likely to receive plenty of notice. For the best result at your deposition, heed the following recommendation as well as advice from your Michigan truck accident attorney.

Dress in a style appropriate for a formal occasion like a job interview.
Carefully read any documents such as your interrogatory answers. As for Michigan truck accident attorney will remind you, this means that you must read everything instead of just glancing at difficult parts. Effective preparation will increase your chances of a favorable settlement.
Always be truthful in your answers, even if they may damage your case. Your Michigan truck accident attorney will warn you that outright fabrications can undo your case, and the defense attorney will be actively looking for it.
Never engage in verbal quarrels with the defense lawyer. As your Michigan truck accident attorney will surely remind, this will accomplish nothing.
Always be courteous at your deposition. There is no downside to being polite, and may even help your case.
Pay close attention to the lawyer's question. Your Michigan truck accident lawyer will caution you about not jumping ahead to answer unfinished questions.
Give some thoughts to your answer before articulating them.
Don't automatically agree with the defense attorney when he asks you to agree. Any Michigan truck accident lawyer is familiar with the defense tactic of making the deponent agree to a series of true statement, then asking a final untrue statement that the deponent may unwittingly agree to since he or she were conditioned to do so. Be alert and pay attention to the question or be mindful in your responses.
Avoiding volunteering additional information when you answer. Michigan truck accident lawyers are wary of witnesses who ruin a case because they don't know when to stop. Unless instructed otherwise by the defense, you can answer their questions without depth explanations.
Make eye contact with the defense attorney as much as you can, and speak loudly so he or she can hear you.

For Legal Assistance
If you are interested in retaining a top notch Michigan truck accident attorney, please contact the Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates at1-800-961-8477. Our attorneys will make sure that you are sufficiently ready for your depositions and any other steps necessary for your case. The initial consultation is free.

Visual aids and graphic illustrations are common in most trials these days, so your Michigan injury lawyer will likely want to obtain photographic evidence of your injuries. This is particularly true of injuries that will eventually heal over time (e.g., contusions, burns, and black eyes) and may not look as severe when a jury or insurance adjuster actually examines the evidence. In that situation, photos are priceless for portraying the accurate extent of your original injury. Certain types of wounds (cuts and injuries to the eye) and scars are best depicted with a photograph.

In addition, photographs depicting the treatments you went through are extremely important. A verbal description of a medical procedure can sound dry and dull, and not particularly painful. A photo can be much more persuasive in convincing the jury of the anguish you may have suffered. Doctors often take photos of their procedures. For example, reconstructive surgeons usually photograph each step of their therapy. Also, many surgeons take photos during each stage of an operation, particularly during arthroscopic surgery, when doctors photograph various views on the display monitor. Your Michigan injury lawyer will want to get copies of these photographs from your doctors.

The simplest method for your Michigan injury lawyer to get photos of your injuries is for you to keep a photographic journal. Although photos you take yourself may not be as artistic or well-lit as those taken by a professional photographer, they will probably be satisfactory. If you take the photographs, be sure to depict any modifications in your treatment. For example, if you have an arm injury, you should photograph your arm before, during, and after the cast is on, to show any deterioration and damage to your skin that may have resulted.

If you have question about how to compile a photographic journal or about any other aspect of your case, and you would like to speak with an experienced Michigan injury lawyer, please contact me.