I was supposed to go to court but they decided to do a deposition.?

Question

I have a workers comp case my lawyer said I dont need to go to court next monday because we were already in a deposition why I dont need to go to court anymore?

well at least for the medical benefits because they suspended the benefits and they agreed to send me to their doctors.

Answer 1

Depositions are simply sworn statements & responses to questions asked by attorneys in the case. The defense will depose whomever they feel has pertinent info to contribute, & the litigant's counsel will do the same.

These depsotions are done as a prelude to actually taking a case to court before a judge & jury.

Often the sides are able to reach an agreement on a settlement before the case proceeds to the courtroom.

Discuss things w your lawyer. they may be nearing a settlement, or one side or the other might have just requested a brief delay to review what they know at this point, & how best to proceed.

This isn't necessarily a good or bad development , altho it could indicate something is about to happen.

Good Luck!!