The most common use of video in the legal profession today is the documentation of depositions for use in court. If a witness needs to testify in court, but cannot attend for any number of reasons, the next best choice is a Video Deposition.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wills are one of the most litigated matters today. The most common concern raised by heirs is the mental condition of the testator (or testatrix) at the time the will was made. Attorneys are addressing this problem more frequently by having the will read on a videotape so that the heirs can see the condition of the testator at the time the will was signed.
The purpose of an "Activities of Daily Living" Documentary, sometimes called a "Day in the Life" or "Swipe of Life" video, is to portray the damages a plaintiff has sustained because of the incidents addressed in the law suit. The object of the video is to have the jury understand how the plaintiff's life has changed because of the incident and resulting injury.The best way for a jury to determine how much damage a plaintiff has sustained is to see the plaintiff in an everyday setting.
Settlement Documentaries are produced specifically to impress upon the opposing party that you are prepared to try your case. These shocking and dramatic video documentaries can be utilized as a tool to help bring significant reductions in the cost of litigation.
