Depositions FAQs

Absolutely yes. Opposing counsel’s attorney is experienced at extracting damaging testimony, narrowing the scope of your claims, and building defenses during your deposition. Without skilled representation, you may inadvertently hurt your own case. At Haug Barron Law Group, your attorney is present throughout your entire deposition, will object to improper or harassing questions, and will conduct follow-up questioning to protect the record.

When we depose the at-fault party, James R. Haug uses an intensive, methodical questioning technique honed over decades of Georgia courtroom practice. We explore the defendant’s actions before, during, and after the incident; their prior driving history or disciplinary record; communications and admissions; insurance coverage; and corporate policies if a business is involved. Damaging admissions made in deposition — under oath — are extraordinarily powerful at trial or in settlement negotiations.

Yes. Georgia personal injury law, combined with federal FMCSA regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 300–399), allows you to pursue claims against the truck driver, the trucking company, the shipper, the freight broker, the cargo loader, and other parties. James R. Haug is a member of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group and has extensive experience conducting depositions of trucking company safety directors, dispatchers, and drivers, as well as obtaining and analyzing black box (ECM) data, ELD logs, and driver qualification files. Do not wait — trucking companies deploy rapid response teams immediately after serious crashes to begin building their defense.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-30(e) allows you to review and correct your transcript after the deposition. However, substantive changes can be highlighted by opposing counsel at trial. This is why thorough preparation with your attorney before the deposition is critical. At Haug Barron Law Group, we conduct detailed prep sessions so you walk in confident and well-prepared.

A deposition is sworn out-of-court testimony taken by the opposing attorney during the discovery phase of your lawsuit. In Georgia, if you are a party to a lawsuit or a material witness, you are generally required to appear and testify when properly noticed under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-30. Refusing to appear can result in sanctions or contempt. Your HBLG attorney will be present throughout to protect your rights, object to improper questions, and ensure your testimony is as powerful as possible.