Visualizing the Facts Behind the Case
Accident Reconstruction Animation
Recreate vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, workplace accidents, falls, industrial incidents, and other events using 2D or 3D animation.
Animations can illustrate:
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Vehicle movement
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Speed and direction
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Point of impact
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Collision sequence
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Road conditions
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Visibility
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Distances
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Positions of vehicles and people
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Sequence of events
When appropriate, animations can be developed in collaboration with accident-reconstruction experts and engineers.
Car Crash & Vehicle Collision Animation
Create visual reconstructions of automobile, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and commercial-vehicle collisions.
Visualizations may show:
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Vehicle paths
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Lane positions
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Traffic signals
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Impact points
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Vehicle deformation
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Driver perspectives
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Sight lines
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Reaction times
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Collision sequence
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Post-impact movement
These visualizations can help attorneys explain complicated accident-reconstruction testimony.
3D Accident Reconstruction
Three-dimensional environments can recreate roads, intersections, buildings, vehicles, machinery, and other physical locations.
3D reconstruction can help demonstrate:
Where everything was.
How everything moved.
What each participant could see.
How the sequence unfolded.
Medical Animation
Explain Injuries, Procedures & Medical Evidence
Medical animation can help illustrate anatomy, injuries, surgical procedures, disease processes, biomechanics, and medical theories.
Common applications include:
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Personal injury
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Medical malpractice
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Wrongful death
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Workers' compensation
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Product liability
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Pharmaceutical litigation
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Toxic exposure
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Disability claims
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Insurance disputes
Examples
Spinal injury animation
Traumatic brain injury visualization
Surgical procedure animation
Fracture visualization
Internal injury animation
Biomechanical injury explanation
Medical device operation
Medical animations should be developed using appropriate medical records, expert opinions, imaging, anatomy references, and other supporting evidence.
Product Liability Animation
Show How a Product Failed
Product liability cases often involve technical information that can be difficult to explain through photographs and documents alone.
Legal animators can visualize:
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Product design
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Internal components
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Mechanical systems
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Failure points
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Manufacturing defects
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Product operation
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Safety mechanisms
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Alternative designs
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Sequence of failure
Examples
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Automotive defects
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Machinery failures
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Consumer products
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Medical devices
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Industrial equipment
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Construction equipment
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Tools
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Appliances
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Pharmaceutical products
Construction Accident Animation
Construction cases often involve complicated environments.
Legal animation can recreate:
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Construction sites
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Buildings
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Scaffolding
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Cranes
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Heavy machinery
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Work platforms
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Fall locations
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Structural failures
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Worker positions
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Equipment movement
Visualizations can help explain how an accident allegedly occurred and how different physical elements interacted.
Premises Liability Visualization
Recreate a property or location involved in a lawsuit.
Visualizations can illustrate:
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Store layouts
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Parking lots
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Stairways
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Walkways
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Lighting
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Obstructions
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Elevation changes
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Surveillance viewpoints
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Pedestrian paths
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Property conditions
This can be particularly useful when the physical condition of a property is difficult to understand from photographs alone.
Crime Scene & Forensic Visualization
Recreate the Environment
Forensic visualization can help investigators and attorneys explain the physical environment surrounding an incident.
Possible applications include:
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Crime scene reconstruction
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Shooting reconstruction
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Accident scenes
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Fire scenes
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Reconstruction of physical locations
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Line-of-sight analysis
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Movement paths
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Evidence placement
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Spatial relationships
Visualizations should be grounded in available evidence and clearly distinguish documented facts from assumptions, interpretations, or expert opinions.
Timeline Graphics
Put the Case in Order
Some cases are complicated because there are simply too many events.
Timeline graphics organize:
Dates
People
Events
Documents
Communications
Medical treatment
Transactions
Depositions
Accidents
Important decisions
A well-designed litigation timeline can turn hundreds of pages of records into a visual sequence that is easier to follow.
3D Modeling
Build the Case in Three Dimensions
3D modeling can recreate physical objects, environments, structures, vehicles, machinery, medical anatomy, and other elements involved in litigation.
Common applications include:
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Accident reconstruction
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Product liability
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Patent litigation
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Construction litigation
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Intellectual property
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Engineering disputes
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Architectural disputes
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Premises liability
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Medical litigation
Patent & Intellectual Property Visualization
Technical litigation can be extremely difficult to explain to a jury.
Legal graphics professionals can create visualizations showing:
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Patented technology
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Mechanical systems
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Software processes
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Product components
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Technical processes
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Competing designs
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Infringement theories
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System architecture
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Manufacturing processes
Make the technology understandable.
A complex technical theory can often be easier to understand when the audience can see how the system works.
Demonstrative Evidence
Make the Evidence Easier to Understand
Demonstrative exhibits can help attorneys illustrate evidence already presented or expected to be presented.
Examples include:
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Charts
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Graphs
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Diagrams
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Maps
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Timelines
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Illustrations
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Photographic annotations
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Medical illustrations
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Accident diagrams
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Flowcharts
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3D models
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Animated sequences
The admissibility and permissible use of demonstrative evidence varies by case and jurisdiction. Attorneys should determine whether a particular visualization is appropriate for use in a proceeding.
Trial Presentation Graphics
From Exhibit to Courtroom
Legal graphics professionals can prepare visual materials specifically for courtroom presentation.
Services may include:
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Trial exhibit design
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Opening presentation graphics
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Closing presentation graphics
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Witness examination graphics
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Evidence callouts
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Timeline presentations
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Demonstrative exhibits
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Video playback
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Deposition clips
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Animated sequences
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Interactive exhibits
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PowerPoint presentations
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Trial presentation integration
Deposition Graphics
Visual evidence doesn't have to wait until trial.
Legal graphics can be used during depositions to help attorneys examine:
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Accident scenes
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Medical anatomy
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Products
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Documents
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Construction sites
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Technical systems
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Photographs
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Timelines
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Diagrams
Graphics can also be incorporated into deposition video and transcript workflows where appropriate.
Settlement & Mediation Presentations
Explain the Case Before Trial
Legal animation isn't only for juries.
Visual presentations can be extremely useful during:
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Mediation
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Arbitration
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Settlement negotiations
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Insurance claims
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Expert meetings
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Client presentations
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Case evaluation
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Pre-litigation negotiations
A compelling visual can help opposing counsel, insurers, mediators, and other decision-makers understand the case before it reaches a courtroom.
Insurance & Claims Visualization
Insurance companies and claims professionals can use litigation graphics to visualize:
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Accident scenarios
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Property damage
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Vehicle collisions
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Injury mechanisms
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Construction incidents
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Product failures
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Site conditions
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Claim timelines
Visual documentation can help organize complex claims and communicate the facts of a loss.
Interactive Litigation Exhibits
Let the Viewer Explore the Evidence
Modern litigation graphics can go beyond static images.
Interactive presentations can allow attorneys to:
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Zoom into evidence
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Rotate 3D models
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Navigate a scene
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Display layers
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Highlight components
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Compare before-and-after conditions
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Navigate timelines
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Connect exhibits
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Display synchronized information
This can be particularly useful in complex technical cases.
Before & After Visualization
Show the difference between:
Before the accident
and
After the accident
Or:
Original condition
versus
Alleged defective condition
Or:
Existing structure
versus
Proposed reconstruction
Visual comparisons can make changes easier to understand.
Drone & Aerial Litigation Visualization
Aerial imagery can provide valuable context for:
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Accident scenes
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Construction sites
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Property disputes
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Environmental cases
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Land disputes
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Industrial sites
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Traffic accidents
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Premises liability
Aerial footage can be combined with maps, measurements, diagrams, 3D models, and other litigation graphics.
Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning
Turn the Physical World Into a Digital Model
Professionals specializing in photogrammetry and 3D scanning can create digital models of:
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Buildings
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Vehicles
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Accident scenes
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Machinery
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Products
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Property
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Construction sites
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Physical evidence
These models can be used as the foundation for animations, measurements, demonstrations, and litigation exhibits.
Virtual Reality & Immersive Litigation
Emerging technology allows certain cases to be presented through immersive 3D environments.
Potential applications include:
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Accident reconstruction
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Site visualization
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Architectural disputes
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Product demonstrations
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Crime-scene visualization
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Engineering cases
Immersive technology can allow users to examine evidence from different perspectives.
Its use in a particular proceeding should always be evaluated for accuracy, foundation, relevance, and admissibility.
Legal Graphics Professionals
Find the Right Visual Expert for Your Case
JusVox connects legal professionals with specialists in:
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Legal animation
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Trial graphics
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2D animation
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3D animation
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3D modeling
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Accident reconstruction visualization
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Medical animation
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Forensic visualization
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Litigation graphics
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Demonstrative exhibits
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Trial presentation
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Motion graphics
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Photogrammetry
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3D scanning
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CAD visualization
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Architectural visualization
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Interactive exhibits
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Data visualization
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Timeline design
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Infographics
Experts Behind the Animation
Legal animation is often most effective when visual artists work alongside the professionals who understand the underlying evidence.
Depending on the case, that may include:
Accident Reconstruction Experts
Engineers
Medical Experts
Biomechanical Experts
Architects
Forensic Investigators
Economists
Vocational Experts
Life-Care Planners
Automotive Experts
Construction Experts
Photographers
Drone Operators
The animator or litigation-graphics professional can translate the expert's analysis into a visual presentation.