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A Settlement Video is a video documentary created for the sole purpose of inducing settlement in civil litigation.  Typically, they are used for personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, or class action suits.  SVs are highly effective at conveying the extent of an injury, disfigurement, rehabilitation period, financial loss, and other relevant evidence in a multimedia format.

"I engaged Spectrum to produce a settlement video for one of my product liability cases.  The case settled for thousands more than the defendants were previously willing to pay shortly after the settlement video was viewed by the defendants.  Spectrum took possession of our clients' family photos and videos, all of our physical evidence, deposition transcripts, and documentary evidence.  They created a storyboard, wrote a script and crafted a video presentation by combining all of the material we gave them with graphics and video they created.  It was narrated by a professional voice talent.  The result was a powerful and persuasive presentation of our case.

Spectrum delivered the settlement video on time and within the budget we had agreed to.  I will definitely use a settlement video again.  It works!"

– Michael J. Rourke, Esq., Rourke & Blumenthal LLP

Settlement Videos have a unique advantage when working towards a settlement: Your message is finely crafted and repeatable every time.  Unlike a paper-based settlement brochure where the reader can “skim through” your demand, video has the unique advantage of being linear in nature.  The viewer simply watches your presentation from start to finish.  There is no turning to the last page just to “get to the bottom line.”  Additionally, it is more than just a document; it is a well organized, persuasive presentation within a professionally produced documentary.

Because the SV is sent to insurance adjusters, in-house counsel, CEOs, and/or defense counsel, it gives the plaintiff the opportunity to communicate directly with the ultimate decision-makers.  When corporate executives get an uncensored look at how their case could play out in trial, a settlement is more easily obtained.  This can be a VERY powerful factor leading to a quicker and more favorable settlement.

How Spectrum Can Help Your Case
Spectrum Reporting has been serving the legal community since 1988 with a wide range of services, including court reporting, video depositions, trial presentation and teleconferencing.  Our experienced team of professionals has worked on a wide range of cases.

Our in-house facility includes professional, broadcast-quality video production equipment.  This includes an Avid, non-linear editing system, which is the television and film industry standard.  In many cases we can “enhance” dark images, create slow-motion clips or even picture-in-picture effects, utilizing new or existing video.  This editing platform allows changes to be made more quickly and easily than previous technologies.  We can also deliver your project on a DVD if requested.  Furthermore, our media department combines the talents of individuals with more than 12 years of experience in multimedia, television production, and project management.  This experience also includes work for several Fortune 500 companies. 

Your case will be assigned to an experienced project producer that will work directly with you through all phases of the production.  The first step is to define and spell out the details of your case, including its strengths and weakness.  This process includes an outline of all relevant facts and an inventory of all physical evidence.  From this discussion, a Definition Document is written that includes a timeline, deliverables, and an estimated budget.

At Spectrum, we understand the serious nature of litigation, and we know that attention to detail and confidentiality is crucial.  That is why at each major phase of production, there are milestones and signoffs before the next phase is undertaken.  We understand that when project details are accounted for, projects are completed on time and on budget.  For a complete outline of the production process, please fill out the form below.  In addition to our full Settlement Video Demos, you will also receive a booklet outlining everything about the use and production of Settlement Videos.

For further information on the above services, please e-mail Tom Rees or call him at 614.444.1000 or 800.635.9071.  If you would like a free demo settlement video mailed to you, please fill out the form below:

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