During Your DEPOSITION, Can Defense Attorney Cross Examine You? NY Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains

During Your DEPOSITION, Can Defense Attorney Cross Examine You?

NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyer Gerry Oginski Explains
516-487-8207
Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.com

We all know what it means when an attorney cross examines a witness. We've seen the legal dramas on TV. We've seen courtroom dramas in the movies. We've seen attorneys use cross examination to tear apart a witness' credibility.

Cross examination during trial can be very effective to shred someone's testimony if done correctly. It can also poke holes in comments a witness makes.

That's where we often hear about cross examination; during a trial in a courtroom. But in a civil lawsuit, before your case ever gets to trial, there is a procedure where you will be questioned by the attorney who represents the people you sued.

This question and answer session is commonly known as a 'deposition'. It takes place in our office. In our conference room. There's no judge there. Nor is there a jury. Instead, it's just me, you, the defense lawyers and a court stenographer to record all of the questions you're asked and all of your answers.

The answers that you give is your sworn testimony and carries the same exact weight as if you are testifying at trial in court in front of a judge and/or jury.

During this pretrial deposition, can the opposing attorney question you as if he is conducting a cross examination at trial? Can he ask you leading questions calling only for a yes or no answer?

The short answer is yes he can. There are some instances where an attorney will conduct a cross examination style questioning during your deposition. However, most attorneys prefer to ask you open-ended questions that allows you to explain.

Watch the video to learn more...

If you have legal questions and your matter happened here in New York and you're thinking about bringing a lawsuit, I invite you to pick up the phone and call me at 516-487-8207 or by email at Gerry@Oginski-Law.com. This is what I do every day and I'd be happy to chat with you.

Law Office of Gerald Oginski
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Great Neck, NY 11021
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