Deposing Truck Drivers and Trucking Company Representatives in Injury Cases
Questioning Deponents, Using Demonstrative Exhibits, Raising and Defending Objections, Dealing With Difficult Deponents, and More
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE course will prepare personal injury attorneys representing victims in trucking injury cases to depose truck drivers and trucking company representatives. The webinar will discuss best practices for effectively questioning deponents, videotaping driver depositions, using demonstrative exhibits, dealing with complex drivers or trucking company representatives, and raising and defending objections. The panel will also discuss skillfully navigating Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when preparing deposition notices for trucking company corporate representatives.
Outline
- Preparing for the deposition
- Notice requirements for 30(b)(6) deposition of trucking company representatives
- Conducting the deposition
- Questioning the driver and corporate representative
- Videotaping the deposition
- Using demonstrative exhibits
- Raising and defending objections
- Dealing with evasive or difficult deponents
Benefits
The panel will review these and other high priority issues:
- What topics should personal injury attorneys explore when questioning truck drivers and trucking company representatives during depositions?
- How should personal injury attorneys use demonstrative exhibits during depositions of truck drivers and trucking company representatives?
- What are best practices for crafting a deposition notice for the trucking company representative that sufficiently defines the scope of the 30(b)(6) deposition?
- What are some best practices for dealing with difficult deponents?
- What are proven techniques for raising and defending objections during depositions of truck drivers and trucking company representatives?
Faculty
Timothy M. Whiting
Founding & Managing Partner
Whiting Law Group
Mr. Whiting is a leading truck accident and personal injury attorney, focusing on holding trucking companies, truck... | Read More
Mr. Whiting is a leading truck accident and personal injury attorney, focusing on holding trucking companies, truck drivers and others in the transportation chain accountable for injuries to victims of personal injury and trucking accidents across the country. His track record reflects winning jury verdicts and settlements in over 10 counties across four states, winning more than $130 million in awards for clients.
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Steven M. Gursten
Attorney
Michigan Auto Law
Mr. Gursten focuses his practice on serious auto and truck accident injury and wrongful death cases. He frequently... | Read More
Mr. Gursten focuses his practice on serious auto and truck accident injury and wrongful death cases. He frequently lectures at legal seminars throughout the country on trial advocacy, trucking litigation, and traumatic brain injury cases. He has recovered the top-reported jury verdict for a car or truck accident in Michigan for multiple years, according to published reports. He serves as President of the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association and a Past Chair of the American Association (AAJ) for Justice Truck Accident Litigation Group.
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You may pre-order a recording to listen at your convenience. Recordings are available 48 hours after the webinar. Strafford will process CLE credit for one person on each recording. All formats include course handouts.