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Win More Trials Through the Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
Successful advocates have long known that their arguments in court are much more persuasive when accompanied by effective visuals. In this vividly-illustrated book, with each chapter written by renown personal injury experts, the reader will learn how to effectively use demonstrative evidence, at each stage of litigation, from opening statement to cross examination to closing statement.
Book Features:
- Contains an invaluable CD-ROM with animations that were actually used in courtroom trials. Instead of still-images or storyboards, the reader can actually view how the animations were used in court, and why and how they were developed
- Contains detailed illustrations and numerous examples of demonstrative evidence, as used in trials, mediation and arbitration
- Explains the theory and principles behind demonstrative evidence, as well as the practical applications of using demonstrative evidence
- Covers the use of demonstrative evidence for specific cases, from spinal cord injuries to brain injuries to orthopedic cases
Why Should Readers Buy This Book?
- An authoritative resource on the use, creation and application of demonstrative evidence, for beginner to seasoned advocates
- Easy-to-use guide where readers can choose chapters that apply specifically to their situation, whether it's the use of demonstrative evidence for assessing damages, or the use of demonstrative evidence in an opening or closing statement
- While other textbooks cover the topic of demonstrative evidence in a general manner, this guide focuses on the use of demonstrative evidence in personal injury cases
- Each contributor to this book are successful personal injury experts who offer their valuable insight, guidance and advice on how they've used demonstrative evidence in personal injury advocacy
Who Should Buy This Book?
- Plaintiff side personal injury lawyers - learn how you can use demonstrative evidence to persuade judges and juries on the strength of your case
- Defence side personal injury lawyers - learn how you can use demonstrative evidence to rebut plaintiff arguments against your client
- Insurance companies - learn how lawyers use demonstrative evidence to win or defend law suits, and to quantify damages
- Commercial litigators - while this book focuses on how demonstrative evidence is used in personal injury cases, many of the applications and principles can be readily applied to commercial litigation cases
Figures and motion-media examples created with the assistance of Stephen Mader and Artery Studios.
Table of contents
Part 1: The Foundation
1) Why Demonstrative Evidence? Why Is it So Effective? (John A. McLeish)
2) Demonstrative Evidence: The Law: Principles and Definitions (Troy H. Lehman)
Part 2: Helping the Jury See it Your Way
3) Do You See What I Mean? Fundamentals of Visual Learning and Communication (Drew R. Sinclair)
4) Visualizing Medicine: The Commissioning and Utilization of Customized Medical Illustration and Other Media for Personal Injury Proceedings (Stephen Mader)
5) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence for Damages (Rikin Morzaria)
6) Computer Animation: A Persuasive Tool (Robert M. Durante)
7) Getting the Most Out of Demonstrative Advocacy: Communication Strategies (John Plank)/The Language of Demonstrative Advocacy (Roger G. Oatley)
8) More Than Pretty Pictures: Creating Winning Trial Graphics (G. Christopher Ritter)
Part 3: Opening Statements
9) The Use of Demonstrative Aids in Opening Statements (Roger G. Oatley)
Part 4: Examination in Chief and Cross-Examination
10) Demonstrative Evidence: Use in Direct Examination (John A. McLeish)
11) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Cross-Examination (D. Keith Smockum)
Part 5: At Mediation
12) Demonstrative Evidence on Mediation (Paul G. Torrie and Susan E. Gunter)
Part 6: Specific Cases
13) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case (John A. McLeish)
14) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Spinal Cord Injury Cases (Rikin Morzaria)
15) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Orthopaedic Cases (Alison Burrison)
Part 7: Closing
16) The Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Closing Statements (Roger G. Oatley)
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