In addition to interrogatories, you may also have to partake in a deposition. During a deposition, you will be sworn under oath and asked to answer questions related to the mesothelioma case while being videotaped for documentation. Before you begin, you will meet with your lawyer to review likely questions and what you may experience during the deposition. Most depositions only last a few hours, but in some circumstances, a deposition may proceed over several days.
Your mesothelioma lawyers and the defendant's lawyers will also contact others in your life, including your family members, past employers, and co-workers. Your doctor may also be asked to answer questions about your medical condition, mesothelioma treatment decisions, and past medical condition. Expect the defendant and their lawyers to be just as thorough as your lawyer.
On top of interviewing you and others who may have bearing on the case, your lawyers will also become involved in additional research for your case.
How long will the discovery process take? That depends on the medical urgency of your case and how long the defendant and your own lawyers need to take in the discovery process. In order to be as thorough as possible, the discovery process may stretch over several months. However, if you are very ill, the process may be sped along so the case can be resolved before your condition worsens.
Resources available at Asbestos.com can only offer basic assistance in understanding the generalities of the mesothelioma litigation process. If you seek legal information, it is always a good idea to speak with a qualified lawyer of your choosing to ensure that you get accurate information regarding any potential claim that you might have. Please see Setting a Trial Date to read about the next stage of a lawsuit, and read Case Process for an overview of the process of filing a lawsuit.
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