You can use graphic timelines to accomplish all of the following:
Break Down the Chain of Events
Visualizing key events in order can help your audience understand how a given situation unfolded. Timeline graphics are also useful for answering important questions like:
- What happened and when?
- How did each party contribute to the incident?
- Are there gaps in the narrative?
These are all vital questions in many types of cases. You want to show your audience how the incident played out and how another party’s actions harmed your client.
If you’re representing the defendant, you can use illustrated timelines to point out gaps in the plaintiff’s narrative. This strategy can help mitigate your client’s liability as you work toward a more favorable outcome.
Showcase Key Turning Points
Timelines need to include all relevant happenings. However, you can accentuate the most noteworthy turning points by attaching images or illustrations to those events. The goal is to draw the audience’s attention to the most important facts and support your arguments with compelling visuals.
Represent What Your Client Endured
By themselves, graphic timelines are a great tool for turning your client’s experience into a visual story. However, when you pair a timeline with other graphics and animations, you can truly bring the event to life for jurors.
For instance, you could include an animated image of a client’s medical diagnostic tests to highlight the location and severity of their injuries.
