At that angle, the left front truck tire hit the left front car door, as evidenced by the tire's black smudge in the crushed car photos. The opposing side refused to offer anything until a meeting two days before jury selection, when the animation was shown. A satisfactory settlement resulted from the meeting, and the case was closed. Why it works Animations provide a quick and easy understanding of facts, expert reconstructed engineering data and portrayal of witness statements. They assure all jurors receive the same image of how a witness depicts the circumstances, so mistakes of imagination are prevented.
Jurors can clearly see the circumstances taking place.
Since most jurors are experienced drivers, they can feel and relive the trauma of the traffic accident. Animations also usually neutralize or prevent confusing cross examinations. And Evidence Will Never Be the Same , A.B.A. J., Dec. 1992.