DAY IN THE LIFE DOCUMENTARIES

The purpose of an "Activities of Daily Living" Documentary, sometimes called a "Day in the Life" or "Swipe of Life" video, is to portray the damages a plaintiff has sustained because incident addressed in the law suit. The object of the video is to have the jury understand how the plaintiff's life has changed because of the incident and resulting injury.

The best way for a jury to determine how much damage a plaintiff has sustained is to see the plaintiff in an everyday setting. Because it is not practical for the jury to spend the time in the environment of the plaintiff, a video documentary can show the jury just how daily life can provide obstacles that can become insurmountable barriers to the injured plaintiff.

Often video documentaries depicting plaintiff's consequential damages are the best form of evidence the jury has to evaluate damages. If the jurors understand the injury and its impact, they can intelligently place a value on the case.