Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois

I would like to know why, during the deposition phase of a personal injury case, I am not allowed to mention the insurance company , it's agent or adjuster.


Asked on 6/08/10, 4:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

If this is a discovery deposition, there is no prohibition on mentioning that information. However, if your attorney does not want you to, I am sure there is a reason, so ask.

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Answered on 6/08/10, 8:26 pm
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

There is no laws against talking about insurance during a discovery deposition. However, if this was an evidence deposition (one that was going to be read to the jury during trial) the law prohibits mentioning insurance because the insurance companies have been able to get the legislature to pass a law prohibiting the mention of insurance so that the jury does not think that: "oh well...it's the insurance who is paying so let's just find in favor of the plaintiff."

I hope this helps-

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Answered on 6/09/10, 7:12 am


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