San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Many people may think that a lawsuit is all about the trial. However, that is a very common misperception. In fact, most of the lawsuit occurs outside of the courtroom and usually between the two parties and their attorneys. The first part of a lawsuit revolves around papers and motions being filed in court and the essential facts laid out by both sides. The second part of the lawsuit is a process called “discovery” in which the two sides of the case can find out different information from each other. For example, if this is a car accident case, then the person who alleges damage can “discover” car insurance information from the alleged wrongdoer.

Other parts of discovery may include interrogatories (questions), requests for production of documents or things and depositions. The parties can object to interrogatories or the production of documents, but may still have to answer the questions before being heard by a judge. A deposition is the questioning of a certain individual. In essence, anyone in the United States can be deposed without being involved in a lawsuit, but that may be a significant waste of the parties’ time. In a deposition, the person being deposed can bring along an attorney but would have to answer the questions that the deposing party asks. These questions can all be argued before a judge about their relevance, or other objects.

To efficiently and quickly address the issues in your lawsuit, you need to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you with your case. At Greenberg & Rudman LLP, you speak directly to an experienced California personal injury lawyer. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay costs or fees unless we win your case for you. So give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Please visit www.alawpro.com for more information on our law firm and the different areas of law that we cover.