Video Services
Day-in-the-Life Videos and Expert Testimony that Transport Juries into an Individual’s Reality
Jurors retain what they see far longer than what they hear. Day-in-the-Life videos, settlement documentaries and demonstrative evidence go beyond medical records and expert testimony to break through courtroom fatigue and create emotional connection with an individual’s daily challenges.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
This is especially true in the courtroom where a picture can serve as a welcome reprieve from the many words used during testimony in a trial. Substitute the terms “demonstrative evidence” or “non-testimonial evidence” for the word “picture” and the scenario is set. These videos provide a window into the world of the ill or injured individual—showing the impact of a life-altering injury where routine activities are no longer routine.
The Power of Demonstrative Evidence
Litigants have used props, demonstrations, and exhibits to aid in testimony. Using supplemental evidence is more effective (in terms of learning and information retention) to show the jurors the evidence or exhibit rather than to simply tell them about it. Roughan & Associates video services provide an additional element to the understanding of the impact of injury/illness and serves to complement the narrative aspect of damage analyses.
Day-in-the-Life Videos
The use of Day-in-the-Life videos is significant for many reasons. Providing a window into the world of the paraplegic, for example, allows the jury to be transported into the home for a firsthand view of the daily routine of the injured party and in so doing evokes a heightened appreciation for their predicament.
Show, Don't Just TelL
Expert testimony is only as strong as the methodology behind it and the experience defending it. Roughan & Associates has withstood aggressive cross-examination on multiple national and international cases. Pairing defensible analysis with powerful demonstrative evidence creates the presentation that depicts accurate case value.
