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Feb 1, 2001, 11:16 AM
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Re: Legal Video Course questions
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Hi Doug:
I thought Hals answer covered it all.
I've shot approximately 250 depositions to date. Your chances of being sued by a lawyer
are no more, no less than by a disatisfied bride. If the testimony can be played to a jury, you've
performed what was required of you. Someone as professional as yourself should have no
problems. By always recording a simultaneous back up, by constant monitoring of audio and video,
and by checking the back-up during breaks you can head off most problems.
I had one experience where the lawyer didn't care for my video. Seems he didn't like the camera angles I was forced to
use due to the logisitics of the room. In truth it was a good shoot considering the circumstances,
but he didn;t want to hear that. This lawyer wasn't even present, a junior member of
his firm was, and I explained as I shot why I did what I did.
We considered actually suing him, because he told the court reporting firm that
brought us in not to use us again.
I have heard of one case where a videographer deliverd a tape without audio.
He was forced to pay for the time of everyone present, including both attornies,
witness and court reporter. Cost him $4000.
: Hi Doug,
: The legal requirements are different in different states.
: Mark Sussman who produced the video is in Texas and there
: the time stamp on tape is strictly forbidden. In New York
: state it is required. But it's more complicated than
: that because practices can vary from city to city.
: So your best bet, as we say in the course is to check
: with local court reporters and others in your locality.
: Insurance coverage will not prevent a lawsuit. In fact nothing
: will. If someone wants to sue you, whether there is any basis
: or not, they can sue you. That's the American way. But I've
: never heard of a lawsuit brought against a legal video
: specialist. It's probably happened, but it is more rare than
: an attoryney being sued. The best insurance when taping
: video depostions is to use TWO recording decks and
: simutaneously make two identical recordings. And that's
: what we recommend. In the course we have additional
: recommendations to help your business and to give you peace
: of mind.
: Business Liability insurance is also a good idea, but not
: necessary in this business. Awhile ago I filmed for several
: weeks in a large soda can factory (800,000 cans in 24 hrs)
: I was required to buy a One Million Dollar Liability Policy.
: I bought one from a Major Insurance Carrier for $150/year. It
: accomplished the goal of allowing me to film for my client,
: but it didn't take a lawyer to know that this was a nearly
: worthless set of papers!
: One thing you do have to worry about in working with attorneys,
: especially in the beginning, is getting paid! They can be very
: slow payers. We show you how to avoid those kinds of problems.
: There's no need to learn these things the hard way. Others have
: already been there and done that. I guarantee this course will
: be the best $100 you ever invest in becoming a successful
: Legal Video Specialist. Money Back if not 100% satisfied.
: Give me a call if I can answer any other questions.
: Best,
: Hal
: 401 253 2800
: http://videouniversity.com/lawvid.htm
(This post was edited by hlanden on Nov 3, 2005, 8:24 AM)
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