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Car accident deposition questions: practice the “I’m okay” moment
Expect questions about your background, the crash itself (speed, lights, where you were looking), your injuries and treatment, any earlier injuries, and anything you said at the scene. Listen to the whole question, answer only that question truthfully and briefly, say “I don’t recall” when you don’t, and never guess. Practice with Richard Vaughn, a polite defense lawyer who keeps coming back to the moment you told the officer you were okay.
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Updated October 2026
Who it's for
Who this practice is for
- People with a personal injury claim who have a deposition coming up and want to practice answering questions out loud.
- Anyone whose file includes a moment where they said they were okay when they weren't sure yet.
- Plaintiffs who tend to over-explain when a lawyer is patient and polite.
- People with an injury claim who want to hear the “I’m okay” question before the real deposition.
What happens
How a session goes
- Richard Vaughn speaks first. He is polite and patient, and he asks about the March crash, your neck and back pain, and your physical therapy.
- He looks for your weak spot: the moment you told the officer at the scene you were okay. He may ask it again in a different way.
- At the end, he restates your most damaging answer for the record, in his words.
Real lines from a test session
What Richard Vaughn said in a test session
“You told the officer at the scene you were 'okay.' Were you?”
“Let me ask it again. At the moment you told the officer you were okay, you had no specific reason to believe you were injured, correct?”
“You recall telling the officer you were okay, but you do not specifically recall saying that same thing in the recorded statement we took three weeks later.”
From a test session of this practice in the app, lightly trimmed. Your session goes its own way: the character reacts to what you say.
The scorecard
What the scorecard looked like for Car Accident Deposition
What went well: You stayed calm and courteous even when pressed—your composure was the session's best quality.
Real scorecard output from one of our test runs. In test runs the practice answers are written by a test script, not by a customer.
What good looks like
What a strong answer does here
- You answer only the question asked, then stop. No extra details, no guessing distances or speeds.
- When you don't remember, you say 'I don't recall' instead of filling the silence.
- Your facts stay the same every time he circles back to the crash or the 'okay' statement.
- When the 'I'm okay' line comes up, you stay calm and explain what you meant without arguing.
Scored on:
- Truthful precision
- Discipline
- Composure
- Consistency
Common mistakes
Weak lines, and what to say instead
Weak: “I think I was going about 30, maybe 35.”
Better: “I don't recall the exact speed.”
Guessing a number gives the lawyer a fact to attack.
Weak: “I was okay then, but later I realized how bad it was.”
Better: “At the scene I felt okay. I noticed the neck and back pain later.”
A short, true timeline is harder to twist than a story.
Weak: “That's not what I meant, you're putting words in my mouth.”
Better: “Let me clarify: I said I was okay because I didn't feel pain yet.”
Arguing with the lawyer costs you composure points.
Weak: “Well, the light was green and the other driver was definitely on their phone.”
Better: “I was stopped at the red light when I was rear-ended.”
Volunteering what you can't know invites more questions.
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Your deposition prep practice plan
- State only what you know
- Listen and answer precisely
- Avoid guessing or volunteering unsupported details
Start with a free worksheet, then test your own response with a voice or text roleplay. Your first complete coaching report is free once across all areas. Create a free account to save your goal, actual words, and downloadable notes.
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FAQ
Questions about Car Accident Deposition
Who is Richard Vaughn and how does he question me?
Richard Vaughn is the insurance company's defense lawyer, about 40, polite and patient. He speaks first and asks about the March crash, your pain, your physical therapy, and the time you told the officer you were okay. He is methodical and may ask the same thing in a new way to see if your answer changes. Try it free →
Is this legal advice for my real deposition?
No. This is practice only, not legal advice. It is built for personal-injury plaintiffs and the PI firms that prepare them. Use it to get used to the questions, then talk with your own lawyer about your real case. Try it free →
How long does a car accident deposition take?
Often two to four hours, though some run longer if injuries or medical history are complicated. Breaks are normal, and you can ask for one as long as no question is waiting for an answer. Your lawyer will usually tell you what to expect for your case. Try it free →
Can I bring notes to my deposition?
Ask your lawyer first. In many cases anything you look at to refresh your memory can be requested by the other side, so lawyers often advise bringing nothing. It is fine to say you don’t remember a date or number rather than guess. Try it free →
Practice only, not legal advice.
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