Accident reports and other diagrams are admissible even when based on the descriptions of others or totally upon hearsay. Admissibility is satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims. Non expert opinion as to the genuineness of handwriting, based upon familiarity not acquired for purposes of litigation. Comparisons by trier or expert witness. This comports with pre-statutory case law in Texas.
Witness identifies the injured portion of the body.
Establish that the same injured part of the body was not injured prior to the time of the occurrence of the injury and has not been injured since the time of the occurrence of the injury. Ask that witness exhibit the injury to the jury. The court may properly disallow proving an injury by demonstration where such damages have been fully developed through testimony by doctors and other experts. However, in most cases, the court will allow demonstration to show effect of injury in action for bodily injury, including demonstration to show lack of skin sensation or limitation in movement. See, Fravel v.