“We submitted your video to the attorney for the defendant and the adjuster, and within one week of receipt of the tape the defendants agreed to our original settlement demand, a demand they had been refusing to meet for more than two years.”
Day-In-The-Life-Videos
This sample video presents what day-in-the-life video looks like when incorporated into a settlement documentary, with explanations from lay medical witnesses
A Day-In-The-Life video is a court admissible collection of video clips, usually admitted into evidence during the testimony of a spouse or caregiver. It is intended to illustrate the struggles of the plaintiff in everyday life. The presentation typically does not include any pre-recorded commentary. It is narrated live from the witness stand. Because the material is shot with the intent of being shown to a jury, the unedited camera tapes are generally discoverable and must be shot with great care.
When shooting a Day-In-The-Life-Video, our videographer typically arrives before the plaintiff gets out of bed, and stays most of the day. However, the client’s activities can be compressed into a few hours, substantially reducing the budget required. It is important to watch the plaintiff perform all of his/her daily tasks.
This is an excerpt of a day-in-the-life video as a standalone presentation. Explanation would be from live testimony at trial
Common tasks which may be included:
- Morning routine
- Medications
- Eating meals
- Physical, Occupational, and/or Speech Therapy
- ADLs
- Wheelchair transfers
- Transportation by van or car
- Bowel and bladder programs
- Dressing changes
- Using a computer mouse or keyboard
- Bathing
- Brushing teeth and/or shaving
- Cooking
- Bedtime routine
Day-In-The-Life videos are shot with professional, broadcast quality cameras and edited in our digital hi-def edit facility.
