What is discovery in a personal injury case?

Discovery is the phase of litigation where both sides gather evidence and information about the case. In Colorado personal injury cases, discovery typically includes: interrogatories (written questions answered under oath), requests for production (demands for documents like medical records, photos, and communications), requests for admission (asking the other side to admit or deny specific facts), and depositions (sworn testimony from parties and witnesses recorded by a court reporter). Discovery usually takes 6-12 months and is often the longest phase of litigation. The evidence gathered during discovery frequently determines whether a case settles and for how much.