DEPOSITIONS

A videotaped deposition saves time, money, and provides a visual image and voice of important witnesses who cannot appear in court. A drawback to a written transcript is that it cannot show the witness’s demeanor or body language, which can be very telling. The Video Deposition has perhaps become the most powerful tool a trial attorney can have at his disposal during discovery and at trial. The testimony of a witness can be the key element to winning a case, but witnesses may not always be available to appear at trial. A video deposition of an expert witness testimony can solve this problem. A crisp picture, steady camera, and clear audio are essential when recording a video deposition. This can only be achieved with the use of high quality equipment and a well trained videographer who is always prepared for the number of things that can go wrong when producing a video deposition:

• Room lighting may not be appropriate for a clear, crisp image of the deponent.
• Audio can be compromised by air conditioners, electronic equipment, or outside noise.
• Video recording equipment can malfunction.   

For these reasons, we arrive 1 hour prior to the start of taping to qualify the room and make any necessary adjustments before taping begins. We always have backup equipment on-hand, and continually monitor the performance of our equipment during the recording process. Our goal is to assure that the testimony made before the camera will be equally effective before a jury.

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) DOCUMENTARIES (a.k.a. DAY-IN-THE-LIFE)

An Activities Of Daily Living Documentary shows the consequences of an injury sustained by the plaintiff from an incident. An Activities Of Daily Living Documentary MUST fairly, honestly, objectively and accurately portray the plaintiffs altered lifestyles, letting the jury see for themselves how the incident altered the plaintiff’s daily routine. An Activities Of Daily Living Documentary video will document the consequential damages a plaintiff has sustained due to an injury. A truthful video may be the best piece of evidence to prove the amount of damages due to the plaintiff. The video will help the jury evaluate this issue and help them measure that loss. Nothing is more poignant, more emotionally charged, more candid or more persuasive in winning a settlement than a video which documents a typical day in the life of an accident victim. Nothing allows an insurance company, attorney, or a jury to fully realize the plaintiff’s pain and suffering than to watch an Activities Of Daily Living Documentary of that person's situation play out before them.

Pain, suffering and difficulty are notoriously hard to document. An Activities Of Daily Living Documentary overcomes that difficulty by letting juries take a first-hand view of the effects an incident has had on its victim.

SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTARIES (SETTLEMENT BROCHURES)

Unlike Activities Of Daily Living Documentaries, Settlement Documentaries have no restrictions on content. They are to be used only in the discovery phase of a lawsuit. Settlement documentaries, are produced specifically to impress upon the opposing party for a prompt settlement and to avoid a trial. Designed to help settle the case out of court and to pack an emotional punch, Settlement Documentaries are highly effective at convincing the opposition to take the matter of settlement seriously and to fully realize the pain and suffering that resulted from their clients negligence, malpractice or liability. The Settlement Documentary powerfully summarizes all aspects of your case in the form of a television documentary. Life prior to, how an incident occurred, its nature, who was at fault and why, the impact, expert witnesses, tests, demonstrations, as well as your clients' injuries, are all vividly communicated to the opposing council.

Attorneys commonly use settlement documentaries in personal injury and death cases. They are a summation of the case and utilize a voiceover, background music, scripting, and/or video clips of similar scenes. The power of a well-crafted video to settle a case before trial is undeniable. It saves time and expense, and proves justification for damages and punitive awards. Planning and editing of the Settlement Documentary are the key to its success. Typical turn around time for Settlement Documentaries is 4 – 6 weeks. Therefore, it is imperative to schedule us as soon as possible.

 VIDEO WILLS

What a great way to prove the mental state of the testator and prove the testimony was made voluntarily and without any improper inducement. Eradicate challenges by validating your client’s Last Will and Testament on video. Recording your client’s final mandate on videotape can assist your firm with protecting your client’s interest while restricting lobbying and frivolous challenges by interested parties. A Testator executing their will on videotape will prove these important factors:

• Due execution of will
• Testamentary capacity & intent
• Contents of the will
• Lack of undue influence or fraud
• Assist in will interpretation and construction

COURT ROOM PRESENTATIONS
We are equipped and prepared to assist not only in preparation for your day in court, but also in the courtroom. We use Canon RE-350 Video Visualizers,  high-lumen Epson video projectors,  and screens ranging from 17" flat panels up to a 70" da-lite screen. We have all the equipment and services needed to be an integral part in developing and running compelling presentations.

Legal Video Authority’s courtroom presentations can help the judge and jury visualize the facts. Our high resolution visualizers project 3D objects, Books, Documents, X-Rays, Negatives, Transparencies, with clear crisp images. Canon visualizers have a 12X power zoom which can reveal the smallest of details. Visualization can enhance your key points and provide clarity, minimizing tactics of confusion and doubt that you may encounter from opposing attorneys. Our presentations can be used from your laptop to display your litigation software and Power Point presentation or we can project it from VHS or DVD. No more need for cumbersome poster boards and expensive enlargements. Your focus can be on your case while we make sure everyone else focuses on the evidence.
 

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services are on an availability basis and will be subject to 1.5 times our standard rate. Please contact us to discuss your needs and time frame.

DUPLICATION SERVICES

Duplicating your video projects from one format or to multiple formats. With advancing technology comes various formats, be it VHS, SVHS, DV, MiniDV, DVD, audio cassette or CD. Aside from producing high-quality video, we recognize the need to produce and distribute copies of footage for other people involved in your case. Legal Video Authority has equipment to mass-produce and distribute video in an efficient and timely manner. We can produce or convert videos on CDs, DVDs, VHS, or any other format you require.