In a recent motor vehicle collision case in Putnam County, our team at Multus provided a custom thoracic fusion surgical animation that played a key role in helping the jury understand the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries.

Attorneys: Rocky Wilkins, Vikrum Panesar, Daniel Watts, and Edward Averbuch

Final Verdict: $1,375,000

Defense Starting Offer: $335,000

Injury: Thoracic Spine Trauma Requiring Fusion

Cause: Client was sideswiped by a tractor-trailer

The collision resulted in significant spinal damage, ultimately requiring the plaintiff to undergo thoracic fusion surgery. While medical imaging supported the injury, the complexity of the procedure and the internal nature of the damage posed challenges in clearly communicating the trauma to the jury.

The defense opened at $335,000, arguing that the injuries were not as severe as claimed.

To support the trial team, the Multus team created a custom surgical animation demonstrating:

- The mechanism of injury caused by the tractor-trailer sideswipe

- The structural damage to the thoracic spine

- The surgical steps involved in the fusion procedure

The animation translated technical medical information into a clear, visual narrative that jurors could easily follow and understand.

“The video was great — could not think of a better way to explain the surgery to the jury.” — Attorney Edward Averbuch

With a clearer understanding of the injury and the surgery required to treat it, the jury returned a $1,375,000 verdict, more than four times the initial offer.

This case underscores how visual storytelling can strengthen medical causation arguments and enhance juror comprehension in the courtroom.

If your team is preparing a case involving complex injuries or surgical procedures, we’re here to help clarify the medical story.

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