Summary:
When a peaceful morning bike ride turned into a vicious, life-altering tragedy, the victim—a senior man—suffered catastrophic injuries after being attacked by three pit bulls. Liability in the case was clear. But the emotional gravity and physical violence of the incident needed more than words to communicate their full impact.
That’s when attorney J. Gordon of Joel A. Gordon & Associates brought in Courtroom Animation to craft a visual that left nothing to the imagination. The result? A $500,000 policy limit tendered by the insurance company pre-suit—after viewing the animation.
“Liability was never an issue, as liability was solid. What I needed was a means to convey the horror of an elderly gentleman being pulled off a bicycle and striking the back of his head on the ground after which he was then brutally mauled simultaneously by three pit bulls. Courtroom Animation’s video was a tremendous help, as the insurance company tendered its policy limits of $500,000 pre-suit after seeing the animation.”
J. Gordon, Joel A. Gordon & Associates
Challenge:
Even with a strong case for liability, there was a significant hurdle: How do you make an insurance company feel the human cost of a traumatic event?
This wasn’t just another dog bite case. The victim, an elderly man, was thrown from his bicycle, slammed his head against the pavement, and was simultaneously attacked by three pit bulls. The sequence of events unfolded in seconds—but the trauma, pain, and injuries would last a lifetime.
The facts were horrific. But describing them alone wasn’t enough.
The goal was clear: Create a powerful, medically accurate animation that made the horror and permanence of the event undeniable—while staying within legal admissibility standards.
Solution: Visualize the Violence, Respectfully and Accurately
Courtroom Animation’s forensic team reviewed:
- Eyewitness reports
- Medical records
- Police documentation
- Scene data and environmental references
They then created a forensic animation that illustrated the precise moment of the attack:
- The victim being pulled from the bicycle
- His skull impact on the concrete
- The coordinated mauling by the pit bulls
- The timeline and duration of the attack
All of this was animated to be respectful, accurate, and emotionally powerful—without sensationalizing the pain. The animation focused on clarity and impact, giving viewers a first-person perspective of the horror the victim endured.
Result: Full Policy Tendered Pre-Suit
When the insurance company viewed the animation, they didn’t ask questions. They responded with action:
The full $500,000 policy limits were tendered before a lawsuit was ever filed.
This case is proof that demonstrative evidence, when executed with expertise and care, can move the needle dramatically—even outside the courtroom.
Why It Worked:
- Emotionally resonant visuals triggered immediate urgency.
- Expert medical accuracy ensured legal reliability.
- Respectful storytelling avoided over-dramatization while maintaining impact.
This is what happens when talent, precision, and empathy converge in a forensic animation.
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