Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida

deposition

If you are a witness in a case and have given a deposition, but now the attorney may want me to go to the hearing and give my story again, is it fair to ask for compensation for the time it would involve?


Asked on 4/20/09, 9:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: deposition

A deposition is differentthat the hearing -- which is like the trial. The law entitles you only to a small witness fee; however, you can ask about being reimbursed for whatever comepnsation you lose. You should not get "paid for testimony".

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Answered on 4/20/09, 10:09 am


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