An increasing trend is to include animation as part of the initial settlement package request, even before a suit is filed, to illustrate a case's strength. The remainder included product liability, fire, construction, patent infringement, nautical, railroad, flood, soil strata dewatering, and more. Animations assure that all jurors receive the same image of how a witness depicts the circumstances, so that mistakes of imagination are prevented. Jurors can clearly see the obviousness of the circumstances and the reasonableness of the action taking place. Further, since most jurors are experienced drivers, they can readily feel and relive the trauma of the traffic accident.
Animations usually neutralize or prevent confusing cross examinations.
Conclusion - Attorneys are increasingly using animations to facilitate early settlement, improve case value, and complete case theory. Animations provide all jurors with consistent and memorable perceptions of the facts, expert reconstructions, and witness statements. Technology has provided the trial attorney with another new and invaluable tool. 1 Scott J. Taylor, CDP, in 1993 pioneered the first animation admitted in a SC court. His papers have been presented to the Advanced Trial Lawyers Association CLE program in Keystone, CO, as well as the SC Annual State Bar Meeting CLE program.