Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

auto accident

My son was involved in a fatal accident. He was a passenger. A suit has been filed against the maker of the car the fatalies were in. They are trying to force my son to a deposition because he was involved. Aren't we supposed to get some kind of legal notice that this deposition was being held? They just told him to come in and answwer some questions. When we contacted them later to see what was really happening they stated that it was a federal case and that it was a deposition. My son was a minor at the time, now he is 18. I am not sure if he needs some legal advice or not. He does not mind testifying but it was the way they went about notifiying him. It seems like something is not right.


Asked on 2/15/07, 10:51 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Re: auto accident

I assume you are represented by counsel. If that is the case, State Bar Rules limit my discussing your case with you. Since you have a lawyer, you should address your questions to him or her. If you still have questions after doing so, ask for your lawyer's permission to discuss your case with lawyer(s) at this site.

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Answered on 2/15/07, 11:00 am
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: auto accident

Most particiapants in fatal accidents suffer emotionally if not physically, and since you son was not 18, his claim, if any trauma affects him, remains open. If he does not have a lawyer, he should get one now. But if all he is asked to do is be a witness, he must go to deposition.

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Answered on 2/15/07, 11:22 am


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