A video production company which specializes in settlement documentaries will base its proposal price on the perceived complexity of the project. This complexity can be narrowed down into four basic components: Other considerations may be the complexity of the production elements to be included. For example, a foot locker filled with home videos and dozens of photo albums will take
I can’t wait to watch the new Star Wars movie in standard definition! Have you ever heard someone say that? Of course not! No one gets excited about standard definition anymore. In today’s day and age, everything is about high definition. When we settle down on the couch to watch our favorite program we expect clarity and quality. So why
Not every case is suitable for a settlement documentary, and some care must be taken in thinking through the basic criteria. The best documentaries we have produced have been those with thoughtful and credible witnesses, and with injuries- whether physical, emotional, or cognitive- that are significant. A case involving death or significant injuries usually involves aspects that lends itself well
At risk of sounding simplistic, every case has two components: liability and damages. The damages are economic and non-economic. The economic damages are a relative cake walk. Save the receipts and add’em up. But how does one prove non-economic damages? These are the facets of the case defined by the amount of damage to the plaintiff’s human condition. How has
Last week, Image Resources had the pleasure of video recording the FJA’s Annual CLEs along with attending as an Eagle Benefactor exhibitor. The convention and expo began June 22nd and concluded on June 25th. This year’s festivities took place at The Breakers Palm Beach overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Last week included the best CLEs, networking opportunities and FJA
Although cell phones and tablets are great for capturing family functions, vacations, and concerts; they are not ideal for capturing your client’s scars. In order to give your plaintiff’s scars the attention they deserve, every detail should be captured. It is important to have the right professionals to adequately document the injuries at hand. Why Image Resources? Dave Fulton (President and CEO)
A knock-down-drag-out settlement documentary is multifaceted, and consists of layer upon layer of information, much like the layers of an onion. As you scratch one surface, another reveals itself. Let’s start with a basic Day-In-The-Life video. We see the plaintiff’s struggles and the help he requires day-in and day-out. These include dressing, wheelchair transfers, grooming, meals, transportation, therapies, and so
Settlement documentaries can be incredibly effective at showcasing your plaintiff’s case. Some attorneys are hesitant to invest in case settlement documentaries based of various myths they believe to be true. Myth 1: “No one Believes those Documentaries.” Fact: Virtually every element of an Image Resources’ documentary is based on court admissible materials: the reports, photographs, videos, etc. The adjuster will see the
Often times the terms “day-in-the-life” and “settlement documentary” are used interchangeably. Though both types of legal video are related, they should be viewed differently from one another. Day-in-the-life video is used to illustrate the everyday struggles the plaintiff endures. Whether that be in the hospital, at therapy, or at home, we capture what it is like to live with the
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association hosted the 28th annual Lifetime Achievements this past week at the Indiana Convention Center. Jam packed with CLE sessions from over 40 ITLA members covering an array of topics from brain injury in the NFL to dram shop law and everything in between. On Thursday, May 5th, a luncheon was held to honor legend John