Going to Court

[strippel]

Well, today I have to go to court and give a deposition.

I received a subpoena (not fully proper for this county), but legal none the less, and a $25 check.

Over three years ago, there was a horrible fatal accident. Luckily, this case is not in response to the families suing each other. It is the remaining family suing everyone who has ever done service to their vehicle. There are multiple service stations, tire and auto centers, rubber companies, and I think everyone who has ever used a rubber listed as defendants. The family is being represented by a MAJOR bi-costal law firm.

There isn't too much I can say about this, even in the deposition. We were quite busy with one task only. I did not have the joy or writing the PCR.

Last deposition I was at, it was easy. We had one patient, didn't see any others. All questions pertained to the other EMS units, and fire department. I don't think this time I will be so lucky.

I love EMS.

[Bunni]

Good Luck

[NREMT-Basic]

Why is a subpoena not proper in your county. Most jurisdictions use them for depositions.

[marie695]

Good luck to you strippel. It may not be as bad as you think!!!

[strippel]

Well, back from my deposition.

It wasn't good, but could have been much worse. Luckily, I was able to defer to my partner's PCR, and he was in line behind me. Unfortunately, we were both delayed over 90 minutes by the coroner's deposition.

It was thoroughly enjoyable pointing at, and marking "X" on pictures of dead children.

As far as the subpoena, it was a technicality.

[NREMT-Basic]

Youre right about the subpoena. In most places they are required to officially "compel" you to be deposed to make it all nice and neat in court.

[windsong]

I can only imagine what it's going to be like when I goto court if the guy I'm charging with his reckless undue care of driving.

If he pleads guilty, I dont have to go, but if he pleads not guilty then I have to goto court.

The officer told me they were also charging him with other related offences, WOW

Well I hope strippel, everything works out for ya. :wink: