C.D.P. This is a condensation of an article published in 7 states. The full, 4-page version with accident graphics is available by calling the author. In this era, use of mediation and arbitration encourages attorneys to seek out new tools which catalyze early settlements.
Computer animations are just such a tool.
Affordable animations are increasingly being used by attorneys to provide a technological edge to promote early settlements, enhance settlement valuation, and complete case theory. Effective visual animation proves to be very useful for attorneys and judges alike. Judges, for example, are increasingly encouraging animations to facilitate pre-trial settlement or to demonstrate information to jurors. Only ten percent of information delivered verbally is remembered after three days. More importantly, sixty-five percent of information delivered both visually and verbally is remembered after three days.