The Forensic Engineer In Videotaped Depositions

Abstract

Video Has Become Pervasive In Our Culture, And The Courtroom Is No Exception. In Recent Years, The Trend Toward Video Recording Of Expert Depositions Has Been Growing. Forensic Engineers Are Often Videotaped At Deposition Because Their Testimony Is Expected To Be A Pivotal Factor At Trial. Jurors Are Accustomed To Receiving Information From A Video Screen, And Are Often More Attentive Than When A Transcript Is Being Read. Videotape Conveys Information One Cannot Get From A Written Transcript, Such As Appearance, Body Language, Tone, And Confidence. Video Depositions Also Provide Greater Accuracy And Trustworthiness Than A Stenographic Deposition Because The Viewer Can Employ More Of His Senses In Interpreting The Information From The Deposition.