Preparing for Deposition for Birth Injury Cases

Reviewed by KW Life Care Planning Editorial Team · Last updated

Preparing a life care planner for deposition in a birth injury case focuses on the clinical foundation for each recommendation, the basis for attendant care hours and equipment replacement cycles, and the treatment of life expectancy and care setting scenarios.

Checklist

  1. Review the plan end-to-end against the treating-team recommendations
  2. Confirm every cost source and replacement cycle citation
  3. Prepare the expert on the life expectancy basis and any range presented
  4. Review the opposing plan or critique for anticipated lines
  5. Rehearse explanation of home-based versus facility-based scenarios

Questions to ask the expert

Timeline

2-3 preparation sessions recommended prior to deposition.

Required documents

Common pitfalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the expert bring the full file to deposition?

Yes, consistent with jurisdictional subpoena requirements.

References

  1. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30

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