Is There a Way to Find Out What Evidence the Other Side Has in My South Carolina Personal Injury Case?

Yes, if a lawsuit is filed in South Carolina state or federal court. Read more about the lawsuit process. Or just get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC personal injury attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

We find out the other side’s evidence in a process called discovery. It generally has 2 parts:

1. Written discovery consists of written questions called interrogatories. The other side answers them in writing. It also consists of requests to reproduce documents and other items. These requests ask the other side to send copies of documents like medical records or pictures.
2. Depositions are out-of-court sworn testimony. We question the opponent and maybe their witness under oath, just like in court, but in our or their lawyer’s office. A court reporter takes down the testimony just like in court. That way, the parties have a really good idea of what everyone will testify to at trial.

WARNING: The other side has a right to request the same discovery from us. That means you’ve got to tell the truth about your injuries from the beginning, especially to your doctor. And you’ve got to testify accurately in your case- even about things that don’t seem to matter.

Discovery helps us evaluate your personal injury case better, as we find out what the other side will put in evidence and what their witnesses will testify to. Best of all, it helps us get your case ready for trial by developing plans to strengthen your case and defeat defenses.