There are certain things lay person must know before they go into the deposition room in their personal injury case. What is a deposition? A deposition is a question and answer session with an insurance company's attorney. I will be there with you during a deposition. In addition, a stenographer and possibly a videographer will be there as well to record your testimony. A deposition is a time to give your side of the story, on the record, to the insurance attorney. There are