Auto Accident Lawyer Evidence and Investigation 2

Question 1

What is a 'deposition' and how is it used in auto accident litigation?

Accepted Answer

Sworn oral testimony taken outside court that can be used to impeach witnesses at trial

Answer

A deposition is sworn testimony given outside of court, under oath, recorded by a court reporter, and used to gather information and preserve testimony for use at trial.

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'interrogatories' in auto accident discovery?

Accepted Answer

Written questions that one party sends to another, requiring sworn written answers

Answer

Interrogatories are written questions submitted by one party to another that must be answered under oath, used to gather factual information and identify key facts and witnesses.

Question 3

What is a 'request for production of documents' in auto accident litigation?

Accepted Answer

A formal discovery request asking the opposing party to produce specified documents, records, or things for inspection

Answer

A request for production of documents requires the opposing party to provide copies of relevant documents — such as insurance policies, repair records, phone records, and employment files — during discovery.

Question 4

What standard must an expert witness meet to testify about accident reconstruction in federal court?

Accepted Answer

The Daubert standard

Answer

Under the Daubert standard (Federal Rules of Evidence 702), expert testimony must be based on sufficient facts, reliable methodology, and proper application of methods to the case facts.

Question 5

What is a 'request for admissions' in auto accident discovery?

Accepted Answer

A discovery tool asking the opposing party to admit or deny specific facts to narrow the issues in dispute

Answer

Requests for admissions ask the opposing party to admit or deny specific factual or legal statements; admitted facts are taken as established and need not be proven at trial.

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Auto Accident Lawyer Evidence and Investigation 2