Discovery can be understood simply as the exchange of information between the parties in a personal injury case, including the exchange of evidence, witnesses and facts about the case.
California law allows the 4 standard types of discovery:
- Interrogatories. Written documents with a list of questions to be sent to each party involved in a case.
- Requests for admission. One party asks another to admit the truth of any relevant fact.
- Production of documents. In a typical personal injury case, requests for production allow a party to access and make copies of another person's records.
- Depositions. A party asks another party or witness questions under oath. Depositions are very important to personal injury claims.
While discovery takes a large portion of time in a personal injury case, it is absolutely necessary. Discovery allows a lawyer to build a strong argument for who is at fault and what compensation a plaintiff deserves.
With over 35 years of experience in personal injury claims, Goldberg Injury Lawyers can help you reach the best settlement possible. Contact us for a free consultation.