Visuals are one of the most effective tools in litigation. They simplify complex facts, help jurors grasp medical details, and strengthen your client’s story. But before they’re shown in court, exhibit graphics must meet legal standards. Here’s what every attorney should know:
1. Illustrative Aids vs. Evidence: Most medical graphics fall under illustrative aids, designed to clarify testimony, not serve as standalone evidence. They’re often categorized as demonstrative exhibits. To be admissible, they must be disclosed in advance and tied to reliable testimony or evidence.
2. Federal & State Standards Apply: No universal rule governs exhibits. Instead, graphics must meet core requirements:
3. How Attorneys Use Graphics at Trial
Exhibit visuals can:
When done right, visuals turn technical details into clear, persuasive storytelling for jurors.
4. Timing is Everything Visuals must be prepared and disclosed early to ensure admissibility. Last-minute surprises risk exclusion, and lost impact.
Why Multus? At Multus, we create trial-ready animations and exhibits that are:
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