How Trial Graphics Can Assist Attorneys in Depositions and Mediation

Depositions range anywhere from 2.5 to 3.7 hours, depending on the complexity of the case and who is being deposed. Integrating trial graphics into your case can help keep depositions focused in addition to the following:

Clarify Complex Concepts

During a deposition, you may have to question participants about a wide range of topics, including medical injuries and financial records. Trial graphics can help clarify these complex concepts and encourage participants to provide concise, direct responses. For instance, these graphics can be useful for breaking down the complicated chain of events involved in a personal injury case. 

Highlight Inconsistencies

A well-designed timeline or comparison chart can expose contradictions in testimony. Use these types of trial graphics to address questionable or outright false claims made by the other party; doing so during a deposition may help you and your client avoid a drawn-out trial and settle a case more efficiently. 

Prep Witnesses

Your legal team can use trial graphics to help witnesses recall events and present more focused testimony. Ensuring your subject matter experts, witnesses, and clients are all on the same page can promote a more efficient deposition process.

Approximately 86% of mediation processes are successful. Nevertheless, if you want to achieve a favorable outcome during mediation and avoid the challenges of a trial, it’s important to use every resource at your disposal. Trial graphics can be a valuable addition to your mediation strategy. 

You can use them to do the following:

Engage Opposing Counsel and Mediators

A strong visual narrative can reinforce key arguments and encourage the opposing counsel to negotiate in good faith during mediation. Working with a legal graphic design team like MediVisuals + High Impact gives you access to relevant and engaging graphics that align with your case strategy and support your position. 

Depict Damages

Graphics that illustrate your client’s financial losses or injuries help make an impact during mediation. High-quality visuals can help encourage the other party to reach a resolution without going to trial. 

Simplify Technical Evidence

Expert witness testimony paired with effective trial graphics makes it easier for non-experts to understand and accept key points. Focus on your objectives ahead of mediation and consider how graphics could fit into that equation. Requisition visual assets to reinforce critical evidence or arguments.

MediVisuals + High Impact provides award-winning trial graphics. Our design and strategy teams use a collaborative approach to ensure our deliverables align with your case strategy. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.