I’ve already sent everything to you, why do I need to answer these questions?

Interrogatories may be repetitive, but the answers that you provide to an interrogatory are important. These answers provide the parties with the first set of facts surrounding the lawsuit. I may be able to learn a lot of information from what you send me, but interrogatories are a collaborative response for a reason. You, the client, were present when the incident happened, or you have adequate first-hand information about the incident. I do not, so I will need you to verify that the information is correct. Another reason your responses are so important is that these answers can be used to rebut or discredit your deposition or trial testimony. Once you are discredited, a jury has to decide whether or not to believe you. While the interrogatories and requests for production may seem redundant, these requests are important and should be answered promptly and in full.