What is “Discovery” in Las Vegas Car Accident Court Cases?



“Discovery” in a Las Vegas court cases is a term used for the exchange of information and documents. This exchange of information can be in written form or via personal means. The major areas of discovery will be looked at today.  


If your injury was due to a injury causing location, then a “site inspection” will  be coordinated with your personal injury attorney and opposing counsel.  A site inspection means, an investigation of the scene where your injury took place, will be conducted. Your injury lawyer will also ensure that any necessary experts are secured, to also investigate the accident scene. 

Discovery also consists of written questions, including Interrogatories, Request for Admission and Request for Production of Documents. Interrogatories are written questions that generally ask you what your injuries are, if you have any lost wages and related items.  Your answers will be typed up, and you will review your typed up answers for accuracy.  Since these are your answers, they must be attested to and signed by you. Your personal injury attorney will have a notary on hand, where you can set up an appointment and sign your answers in the presence of a notary. 

The other types of written questions are called Request for Production of Documents and Requests for Admission. In both of these, your accident attorney will prepare the responses, as your verification of them is not required by law. In Request for Production of Documents, the other side will ask for all documents related to your injury claim. For example, they may ask for all of your accident related medical treatment, documents supporting your claim for lost wages, and any relevant pre-accident injury records. 

With respect to Requests for Admission, the other side may ask you to admit certain facts. For instance, they may ask you to admit that you have completed treating for the injuries you sustained in the accident or to admit that you were stopped at a red light, when the accident took place. Your injury lawyer will answer these questions, based upon the facts of your individual case.

Additionally, if you are suffering from an ongoing, permanent injury, then the at-fault party’s attorney, the defense, may ask that you undergo a medical exam. The medical examination will be conducted by a defense expert doctor of their own choosing. However, the defense medical examination will be coordinated at a date and time that works with your schedule.  

Your deposition will likely also be taken in Las Vegas litigation cases. As you may already know, a deposition is a statement under oath. Here, you will be asked questions by the opposing attorney.  A court reporter will be present typing all of the questions asked and your answers. Of course, your personal injury attorney will prepare you prior to the deposition on what to expect and will be present during the entire deposition process.
 
Next time, we will discuss initial lawsuit documents in Las Vegas injury court cases.

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