My husband got hurt on a job he was doing, he is self employed, he fell down a hatch. He went to a lawyer about it, and now the "defense attorney" (the other side) is going through all the business info, ie: bank statements, sales tax to IRS, etc etc. Can they do that, and what has that have to do with the lawsuit? Anyone knowledgeable about this?
2007-03-09 08:17:57 · 4 answers · asked by zoe 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
They are probably doing 3 things:
1. They are looking for dirt on you. They are hoping to find indications that you are a liar or cheat to destroy your credibility if you take the witness stand.
2. If you are suing for lost income they are confirming how much you earned in the past.
3. They can also use the information to estimate how much you might take as a settlement and how long you could hang on if they keep delaying the resolution of your case.
2007-03-10 09:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by RAG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the first two answers suggested, this is the type of question you are PAYING your attorney to answer. If he isn't helping, you need a new attorney.
2007-03-09 12:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no experince with this type of matter. But if I were you I would consult with your lawyer before providing the "defense attorney" ANY information.
2007-03-09 09:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by lorraine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to be asking your attorney about that.
2007-03-09 09:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋