Selecting Visual Aids for Insurance Trials and Hearings

In cases involving insurance, it is important for the judge and jury to understand how a claim applies or does not apply to an insurance policy. Simply reading from a policy and explaining the facts and circumstances behind a claim is not always an effective way to prevail in a case. Using visual aids to help a judge and jurors visualize the claim, in contrast, create a lasting impact. At TrialSpectrum, Inc., our trial technology experts and litigation consultants are available to help you determine which visual aids are best for your case and work with you to create these aids for use in your legal proceeding.

Trial Boards

Though many attorneys wonder if trial boards are an outdated type of exhibit, a printed board still has its place in the courtroom. A trial board remains in sight for however long an attorney likes, as compared to a slide or display on a monitor, which may disappear after a few moments so that the next piece of information may be displayed. When reading the details of a claim, it is often helpful to have policy language displayed on a trial exhibit board so that the jury may immediately compare the facts of the case to the policy itself.

Graphics

Whether your client represents the insurance company or one of its policyholders, it is important to detail the correspondence that was sent between the parties. Did the insured submit all required documentation? Did the insurance company take too long to communicate with the insured? Graphics that display letters sent from the insurance company or documents sent in by the insured can help the judge and jury understand what happened throughout the duration of the claim.

Photographs

Many insurance claims involve requests for damages that include medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses stemming from injuries. Printing or displaying photographs of injuries, x-rays, medical records, and other documents can be quite helpful to allow the audience to understand the extent of one’s injuries.

Similarly, in cases involving property damage or theft, photos of the damage or stolen items are often central to the case. It is easy to say a building caught on fire, but showing photos of a scorched building with its interior ruined is a much more powerful method of delivering the message.

Animations

In some insurance cases, it can be difficult to understand how an incident occurred. Some jurors may not understand how extensive injuries resulted from a seemingly minor car accident. Others may not understand how a small dent ruined an expensive piece of farming equipment. Animations may be used to bring these claims to life. With the trial technology team at TrialSpectrum, Inc., we can create an animation that details exactly what you need for the judge and jury to understand.

Videos

There are a number of ways in which videos may be used in an insurance claim. For example, security footage or doorbell camera footage may be used if it captured the disputed incident. Video interviews of witnesses may also be useful. If injuries are involved in the insurance claim, a “day-in-the-life” video that shows how an incident has impacted the daily life of an individual are often powerful tools.

Our videographers and video editing team are available to record interviews and depositions for you and provide editing services where needed. Our video editors can enhance quality, edit clips, reduce background noise, and even add captions. Whether you need to rent video recording equipment or would like to hire our videographers and video editors, we can help.

Contact TrialSpectrum, Inc., Today to Discuss Your Case

At TrialSpectrum, Inc., we offer a variety of services to law firms and attorneys throughout the country. We have worked with attorneys in numerous areas of law and have helped many secure impressive verdicts for their clients. To set up a time to learn about our services and packages, call us at 1-800-789-0084 or visit www.trialspectrum.com.

Meeting Juror Expectations in the Courtroom

Trial technology is never static—it changes constantly with the courtroom environment and with the expectations of juries and judges. The courtroom has undergone especially dramatic changes since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic nearly two years ago. An increase in the use of technology, a greater number of virtual proceedings, and other changes have caused many attorneys to revamp their trial advocacy skills. At TrialSpectrum, Inc., we can help your firm understand the expectations juries have in today’s courtroom and work with you to build presentations that are compelling and impressive to these decision-makers.

It’s All About the Technology

As coronavirus cases skyrocketed in much of the country, many courtrooms installed various pieces of equipment to allow for virtual hearings and trials. Video screens are displayed in several areas of many courtrooms. In some jury boxes, jurors have individual screens to view exhibits, such as photographs and documents.

When jurors walk into a courtroom and see this equipment, they expect it to be used. Therefore, attorneys need to be prepared to present exhibits on large screens. They should use video footage, animations, recorded interviews, and the like. Even having a PowerPoint presentation that highlights text from a document may grab attention better than simply displaying the document itself.

At TrialSpectrum, Inc., our trial technology experts are prepared to help you create a presentation that wows the jury. We are able to create animations, video presentations, graphics, and other visual aids that you may pair with your arguments to persuade the jury.

Be Organized

Jurors are required to take time away from their work and families to serve on jury trials. They are in the courtroom to view a trial and make a decision. Therefore, an attorney who is unorganized may be viewed as one who is disrespectful to the jurors, and even to the judge. The jurors may think, “We have to be here to observe this trial, and this attorney is not even prepared?”

A well-prepared attorney will impress the jury. Providing an easy-to-follow timeline of events as well as exhibits that are easy to see, hear, and understand will go far with most jurors. At TrialSpectrum, Inc., we work with attorneys in all types of cases to create presentations that are organized and easy to follow. We can create animations, organize PowerPoints, and edit video footage. Our team will explain what techniques are persuasive to jurors, depending on your jury pool and the facts of your case.

With our assistance, you will appear professional, experienced, and thoroughly prepared. Our team is also available to offer technological support before and during your proceeding so that you may focus on your arguments.

To Learn More About TrialSpectrum, Inc., Reach Out Today

The trial technology experts and litigation consultants at TrialSpectrum, Inc., have worked on cases of all types and sizes throughout the United States. To schedule a time to meet with us, whether in person or virtually, give us a call at 1-800-789-0084 or visit www.trialspectrum.com.

Staying Cool Under the Pressure

No matter how well an attorney prepares for a legal proceeding, there is always a chance that something is going to go wrong. At TrialSpectrum, Inc., our trial technology experts and presentation consultants make sure that your presentation goes as smoothly as possible so that you may focus on making your legal arguments and representing your client.

Your Reaction Impacts the Jury

During a jury trial, the jurors watch the attorneys closely throughout the case—even when they are not on the stand. Jurors may notice that an attorney suddenly begins to look frantic while typing on a computer. The attorney hits keys over and over again and begins sending text messages and consulting with co-counsel. When it is time to speak, the attorney fumbles with the computer for several seconds before finally proceeding.

Jurors may feel that the attorney is unprepared because the attorney did not practice a presentation or is unfamiliar with trial technology. At TrialSpectrum, Inc., our team can help you avoid looking inexperienced in front of a jury. Our team members meet with you before a trial for trial prep and practice displaying your PowerPoint presentations, video files and exhibits. If needed, we are available on the date of your proceeding to resolve any technical issues that arise. Jurors often never realize that something has gone wrong.

Confidence is Key in the Courtroom

Part of being successful in the courtroom is appearing confident, even when things are going wrong. If a technical error causes an attorney to fumble arguments or forget things, the jury will remember. In addition, if an attorney’s body language changes after experiencing a technical error—for example, being unable to find the right power cord for a computer—the jury will also notice. Throughout a hearing or trial, an attorney must speak clearly and maintain strong body language to fully persuade the jury.

With TrialSpectrum, Inc. by your side during your legal proceeding, you will appear cool and confident from your opening statements to your closing arguments. Why? The answer is simple — we set up your venue before you step in and ensure that all of your equipment is working properly and is easy for the jury to see and hear. We are with you every step of the way, even in the courtroom, to ensure your proceeding goes as smoothly as possible.

TrialSpectrum, Inc. Offers a Range of Trial Technology Services

No matter what your technological needs may be, the trial technology experts at TrialSpectrum, Inc., can help you get ready for court, mediation, and other types of legal proceedings.

• We provide graphics and PowerPoint presentations for your opening / closing statements and during expert witness testimony.

• We offer printing and scanning services and can print large trial boards with graphics, text and detailed photos.

• We offer equipment rentals and can provide you with top quality speakers, video screens, and monitors.

• We can edit videos for you, including depositions and surveillance video. We can add captions and guarantee that video quality is excellent.

• When you partner with TrialSpectrum, Inc., you ensure you are presenting a powerful, undeniable case to the judge and jury.

To Learn More About TrialSpectrum, Inc., Call Today

To learn more about the wide range of services offered at TrialSpectrum, Inc., give us a call at 1-800-789-0084 to set up a time to chat. You may also visit us at www.trialspectrum.com. We have helped attorneys and law firms throughout the United States and would be honored to partner with you as well.