There are times during a mediation when one or both of the parties decides to reveal demonstrative evidence of the accident/injury, for example. Here is some advice regarding the use of such evidence…
A picture is worth 1000 words. Nothing is truer than that adage. It is far more effective to show a picture, diagram, chart, anatomical model, or the like, than to talk about it.
Be sure, however, that the demonstrative aid is a fair and accurate representation, and it will assist the jury in understanding the issues in the case. The person offering the evidence must be asked those two questions in laying the foundation for the offer of the evidence.
Avoid gratuitous gore; prepare the witness for the foundation questions.
To discuss these points further, call Stan Weissman at 561 994 4540