Deposition Testimony: Why You Must Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

Summer 2020 - Deposition Testimony: Why You Must Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

Many practitioners approach the deposition process with great trepidation. They know their testimony and that of other treating practitioners can make or break their case.

Posted in Physician Connection on Monday, June 1, 2020

Many practitioners approach the deposition process with great trepidation. They know their testimony and that of other treating practitioners can make or break their case.

As an attorney who defends medical professionals, Linda J. Hay shares how presenting well, both in substance and appearance, comes with preparation. Strong deposition testimony by defendant physicians and witnesses for the defense provides a foundation for mounting a solid defense. In this article, she also shares specific strategies for being an effective witness.

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