Personal injury legal glossary
Plain-language explanations for terms you may hear while researching an injury claim. Definitions are general; state law and policy wording can change the answer for a particular case.
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Court processDepositionShow definition
Questioning of a witness under oath before trial as part of discovery. The testimony is recorded and may be used in the case.
Court processDiscoveryShow definition
The stage of a lawsuit in which parties exchange information and evidence under applicable court rules.
Court processMediationShow definition
A process in which a neutral person helps parties explore a voluntary resolution. It can occur during litigation and does not itself guarantee settlement.
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