MotionLit Services, Inc.

MotionLit Services, Inc. In the legal community MotionLit also reaches out to support various organizations such as local and statewide trial lawyers associations.

MotionLit is a litigation support company specializing in visuals such as Settlement Videos, Day-in-the-Life videos, 3D Animations, Exhibit Graphics, and Medical Illustrations for personal injury cases with unparalleled visuals for law firms. MotionLit is a Litigation Support Technology company specializing in Video Production, 3D Animation and Trial-Tech Support services for lawyers in civil acti

ons including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, mass-torts, business, patents, product defect and medical malpractice cases. In many landmark cases MotionLit’s work has prompted record breaking verdicts and settlements throughout Los Angeles and in California history including a $45 Million Settlement in San Mateo, $125 Million Verdict in Ventura county and much more. From pre-lit stages MotionLit offers Demand Package Videos for attorneys who are ready to 'pack-a-punch' in their demand letters for purposes of early settlement negotiations or mediation. During a trial or courtroom presentation, MotionLit produces a variety of Exhibit Graphics including Medical Illustrations, Timelines and Accident Reconstruction Animations to help convey the plaintiffs story and causes of action.

• With over 20 years-plus experience producing compelling videos, MotionLit’s products have resulted in multi-million dollars in verdicts and settlements for the top lawyers in California and all around the country.

• In the early 90's MotionLit's co-founders pioneered 'Settlement Videos’ which is a widely popular product that is used today to prompt settlement offers.

• Additionally in 2014 MotionLit developed the first admitted electronic "Jury tablet" system used presently in California courts to display exhibits for jurors, which started in LA Superior Court. Sponsoring events, speaking at CLE seminars, as well as providing video production, AV equipment, and supplying tech support services to ensure a smooth and professional presentation. MotionLit is one of the country's most reputable and relevant legal support companies today, delivering current and future advancements in presentation technology to courtroom doorsteps. While providing comprehensive visual strategies, and multiplying the value of your case in order to meet the results you demand. Company Core Values & Facts:
- Pioneered Settlement Brochure (Legal Videos for Settlement)
- Pioneers of the Jury iPad System (Advisory, Publications and Brochures available upon request)
- Founders been in the legal industry for 15+ years
- Multi-Faceted visual solutions company

Philosophy & Values: MotionLit takes pride in delivering quality service for law firms large and small, offering scalable rates practical for any size case. Products and Services: MotionLit provides video production and litigation support services for attorneys including Day-in-the-Life videos, Demand Package Videos, 3D Accident Reconstructions, Courtroom Graphics, and Tech Support services. Their visuals are commonly used for settlement demands packages, and presented in mediations and trials. MotionLit’s products and services can help substantially multiply the value of case verdicts and settlements. Mission: MotionLit is committed to providing visual solutions and tech-support services for attorneys in trial and courtroom presentations locally and nationwide.

🚨 Fall, crash, or equipment failure?When you need to prove how an injury happened, MOI animations help visualize the cha...
07/18/2025

🚨 Fall, crash, or equipment failure?
When you need to prove how an injury happened, MOI animations help visualize the chain of events and back up your expert testimony.

Our latest blog explores the top case types where MotionLit visuals deliver the most impact, including:

✔️ Premises liability
✔️ Product defects
✔️ Auto & trucking accidents
✔️ Workplace trauma
✔️ Medical malpractice

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“What Types of Cases Benefit Most from MOI Animations”

🎬 “They helped us make it clear to the defense.”When high-stakes cases demand clarity, MotionLit delivers.Attorney Bobby...
07/16/2025

🎬 “They helped us make it clear to the defense.”
When high-stakes cases demand clarity, MotionLit delivers.
Attorney Bobby Saadian of Wilshire Law Firm shares how a Day-in-the-Life video helped paint a powerful picture of the client’s reality — boosting credibility, and strengthening the case.
💡 Visuals that document. Stories that persuade.
That’s how we help maximize case value.

Spinal injuries are some of the most common and complex outcomes of car crashes. Yet in the courtroom or mediation room,...
07/15/2025

Spinal injuries are some of the most common and complex outcomes of car crashes. Yet in the courtroom or mediation room, simply showing a medical diagnosis isn’t always enough. Jurors and adjusters may see an MRI showing a herniated disc, but they don’t always understand how the crash caused that injury. That’s where Mechanism of Injury (MOI) animations come in.
At MotionLit, our MOI animations are designed to support the evidence by visually reconstructing the forces, movements, and mechanics that led to injury. By aligning with expert testimony and medical documentation, these visuals help reinforce causation and give decision-makers the context they need to understand how an injury occurred.
Medical records show the injury. MOI animations help show the physical chain of events that likely caused it. For example, a C5-C6 disc herniation shown on an MRI can be visually linked to the rear-end collision where the head and neck underwent rapid extension and flexion. Rather than relying on verbal testimony alone, the animation demonstrates the biomechanics behind the injury in a clear and accessible way.
It’s not uncommon for injured individuals to have preexisting spinal degeneration or disc bulges. Insurance carriers often use this to challenge the validity of the injury claim. MOI animations can help clarify how a crash aggravated an existing condition. For example, a lumbar disc bulge that was stable before the crash may become a herniation due to axial loading or seatback collapse. Visuals help support expert conclusions that differentiate between pre- and post-accident condition.
Specific Injury Examples and How They Occur
Flexion and Extension Injury (Rear-End Collision), Axial Load (Rollover or Roof Collapse): The spine absorbs downward force, leading to compression fractures, Lateral Shear (Side-Impact Collision): The body twists unexpectedly, causing facet joint damage or nerve root irritation,
Seatbelt-Induced Flexion (Frontal Impact): The pelvis stays fixed while the upper body folds forward over the lap belt, compressing thoracic vertebrae.
Each of these injury mechanisms can be clearly illustrated with visual precision in an MOI animation, helping the fact finders understand not just that the injury exists, but how it came to be.
When causation is disputed or expert testimony is highly technical, MOI animations offer a tool to bridge the gap. They enhance expert narratives, make complex biomechanics understandable, and allow for a more persuasive and visually supported claim. Used effectively, they can help shift a case from explanation to visualization—and from doubt to understanding.
MOI animations are not a replacement for medical evidence—they are a tool to enhance it. In spinal injury cases stemming from car crashes, MotionLit’s visuals help support the claim, clarify how injuries occurred, and reinforce the expert findings that drive settlement and verdict outcomes.

From Footage to ResolutionDay-in-the-Life (DIL) videos don’t just document an injury—they become the emotional backbone ...
07/10/2025

From Footage to Resolution
Day-in-the-Life (DIL) videos don’t just document an injury—they become the emotional backbone of a settlement video presentation. At MotionLit, we use a documentary-style video journalism approach to film and assemble a detailed record of a plaintiff’s daily challenges, helping legal teams build strong damages arguments that resonate in mediation or pre-trial negotiation.

How MotionLit Produces Settlement-Ready DIL Videos
Our team films Day-in-the-Life videos with a video journalism mindset—capturing unfiltered moments and real struggles using professional lighting, clear audio, and structured interviews. Each video is designed to serve as admissible evidence while building an accurate, honest, and persuasive damages narrative.

Pairing DIL Videos with Other Visual Evidence for Maximum Impact
In a complete settlement video, DIL footage can be layered with:

Accident Animations: To clearly demonstrate liability and causation mechanisms in real time.
Expert Interviews: Edited deposition excerpts or direct-to-camera commentary from treating physicians, surgeons, biomechanical experts, and economists to validate each argument.
Mechanism of Injury (MOI) Animations: Visual breakdowns of how forces caused specific anatomical injuries—joint dislocations, fractures, spinal compressions, etc.
Medical Imaging (CT, MRI, DTI): Overlaid visuals and highlighted imaging that emphasize the clinical documentation and match the plaintiff’s symptoms. Our DIL videos are often paired with complementary visuals to create a full narrative arc:
Anatomical brain animations
Mechanism of injury (MOI) sequences
Medical illustrations and imaging overlays (MRI, DTI)
The result is a persuasive, cohesive case presentation for court or mediation.

A Strategic Asset in Settlement Negotiation
MotionLit’s Day-in-the-Life videos don’t just tell the story—they prove the value of the claim. By integrating DIL footage into a comprehensive settlement video alongside expert testimony, medical visuals, and accident reconstructions, attorneys can deliver a persuasive presentation that leaves no doubt about the extent of loss and liability.

I. Introduction: The Limits of Medical Evidence in TBI CasesTraumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), particularly mild ones, oft...
07/08/2025

I. Introduction: The Limits of Medical Evidence in TBI Cases
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), particularly mild ones, often go unrecognized due to the lack of visible damage on imaging scans. Jurors and insurance adjusters may find it difficult to understand how a so-called “invisible injury” can drastically impair a person’s life. That’s when MotionLit produces Day-in-the-Life (DIL) videos that document the daily impact of brain trauma through professionally produced visuals, filmed in real-world settings to reveal struggles that medical records can’t show.

II. Why Day-in-the-Life Videos Are Critical for Brain Injury Cases
Medical records provide facts but fall short of showing how a brain injury disrupts daily life. DIL videos bridge that gap by revealing the nuances of frustration, confusion, dependence, and emotional pain. These videos are persuasive tools, helping jurors and mediators grasp the gravity of the injury by watching it unfold.

III. Real Life, Real Loss: What We Capture in a DIL Film
Our DIL productions document struggles that written reports can’t capture:

Difficulty with cognitive processing, mobility, speech, and memory.
Assistance required for dressing, eating, or working.
Fatigue and frustration during rehabilitation.
Isolation and emotional disconnect in social settings.
Stark contrast between the client’s life before and after the injury.

IV. Emotional Testimony Without the Stand
In addition to documenting the plaintiff’s experience, we feature interviews with family, friends, and caregivers. These voices reveal mood swings, personality changes, and emotional volatility—elements that jurors may never hear otherwise. This layered storytelling builds both credibility and empathy.

V. Conclusion: When Jurors See It, They Understand It
Brain injuries are often misunderstood, but their effects are undeniable. With MotionLit’s analytical video journalism approach, jurors don’t just hear the story—they see an accurate and compelling assessment of the plaintiff’s injuries, filmed with the precision of a journalist capturing real-life consequences. That impact can make all the difference in trial or mediation.

07/07/2025

Show what reports can’t. MotionLit’s Day-in-the-Life videos reveal the daily challenges, dependent care, and loss of independence your client faces, helping drive home the full extent of damages and justify a full financial recovery.

When a personal injury case hinges on how an injury affects day-to-day function, charts and reports aren’t enough. MotionLit’s Day-in-the-Life videos clearly show the daily impact of your client’s injury, transforming medical facts into compelling, visual evidence that drives results and helps attorneys pursue the complete value of their appraised case.

Our professional videographers, trained in a video journalism style, capture the real-world challenges your client faces: painful therapy sessions, assisted hygiene, limited mobility, and the need for support with routine activities. These recordings offer a powerful tool to demonstrate the extent of impairment, making it easier for jurors and adjusters to fully understand the scope of loss.

Whether your case involves orthopedic trauma or traumatic brain injury, our videos help communicate both physical and emotional deficits. We document cognitive lapses, personality changes, moments of frustration, and how those effects interfere with communication and independence. These moments go beyond what’s written in records and present the injury’s full effect on everyday life.

Each Day-in-the-Life video also serves as a visual extension of the life care plan. Our productions align closely with the care needs outlined by your experts, including:

Mobility and transfer assistance
Medication administration and scheduling
Physical and occupational therapy
Home supervision and fall prevention
Long-term caregiving support
By showing the necessity behind each physical deficit and routine, these videos strengthen your expert testimony and give your damages claim a visual foundation that’s hard to dispute. They also help attorneys bridge the gap between medical evaluations and the real-world presentation of value, reinforcing why full compensation is warranted.

From economic loss, such as inability to work or need for home modifications, to non-economic damages like pain, suffering, and loss of autonomy, every scene helps support the claim with clarity and emotional resonance. When decision-makers can see the daily impact, the path to resolution becomes clearer, and the potential for a complete recovery of damages becomes more achievable.

From pre-litigation to trial, a professionally produced Day-in-the-Life video gives your case the clarity, credibility, and emotional weight needed to secure higher settlements and successful outcomes.

Partner with MotionLit to produce a Day-in-the-Life video that captures real-world loss and reinforces your case value, step by step, frame by frame.

📞 (855) 850-0650 | 💻 MotionLit.com

MotionLit – Presentations That Move

07/04/2025

Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July!
Today, we celebrate more than just fireworks and festivities—we honor the enduring spirit of a free and independent republic. As the only surviving union of its kind on God’s green earth, the United States stands as a testament to the power of liberty, the value of self-expression, and the belief that every individual has the right to pursue their faith, their craft, and their dreams.

Let’s take a moment to remember why this day matters—and to be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

From all of us, Happy Independence Day!

In litigation, success hinges not just on the strength of your argument, but on how smoothly you can present your case i...
07/03/2025

In litigation, success hinges not just on the strength of your argument, but on how smoothly you can present your case in front of a jury. For that reason, a trial technician isn’t just a luxury—it’s a strategic asset. Today’s courtroom is a high-tech environment, and any misstep with exhibits, video playback, or technology can shift momentum in an instant. Trial technicians—also called “hot seat operators” or second chairs—ensure your case flows with precision, allowing attorneys to focus solely on what they do best: delivering the argument.

Trial Technicians: The Hidden Backbone of a Seamless Presentation

Trial days are intense. Exhibits need to be cued up instantly. Video depositions must be played back without error. Unexpected objections, impeachment clips, or last-minute changes require immediate tech response. A trial technician is the person who makes this happen in real time.

Their core responsibility? Making sure everything on screen supports what the attorney is saying at any given moment. Whether it’s a key document, a deposition excerpt, or a demonstrative animation, trial technicians manage the visual and technical elements so the case unfolds without distraction or delay.

At MotionLit, we handle this responsibility with a white-glove approach—assigning a dedicated technician who is embedded in your trial team from the beginning of case prep to the final day in court. This level of continuity ensures familiarity with your visuals, strategy, and courtroom rhythm.

Preparing Your Exhibits: Laying the Technical Foundation

Before you even step into court, your trial technician has already built and stress-tested a full trial database. This includes:

Organized Exhibits: All case materials are categorized and loaded into presentation software.
Synchronized Depositions: Video depositions aligned with transcripts for seamless playback.
Impeachment Clips: Cut and ready to go should cross-examination require fast rebuttals.
Playback Segments: Key video moments trimmed and embedded for instant cueing.
This level of preparation provides peace of mind for the legal team. You’re not wondering whether the video will play or the document will load. It just works—because your technician has already rehearsed every moment behind the scenes.

Best Practices: Every Trial Attorney Needs a Technician

Some trial lawyers still believe they can manage without a trial technician. But in truth, every top-performing attorney depends on one—whether it’s an internal paralegal, associate attorney, or outsourced vendor. If you’re spending time fiddling with exhibits or stressing about AV, you’re losing focus on your core job: winning the jury’s confidence.


READ MORE: https://motionlit.com/what-to-look-for-when-hiring-trial-technician-services-in-southern-california/

The courtroom isn’t just a place for persuasive argument—it’s a stage for precision-timed presentation. From exhibits an...
07/01/2025

The courtroom isn’t just a place for persuasive argument—it’s a stage for precision-timed presentation. From exhibits and video clips to impeachment reels and synchronized depositions, the attorney’s ability to make their case depends heavily on how smoothly and convincingly their evidence is delivered.

That’s where the trial technician comes in—the behind-the-scenes professional who ensures every piece of evidence is presented with flawless timing, technical control, and visual impact.

At MotionLit, trial technicians aren’t just technical operators—they’re expert partners who enhance every phase of the litigation presentation process. Their role goes far beyond pressing “play.” They help attorneys organize, prepare, and present their case with maximum impact, clarity, and professionalism.

The Critical Role of Trial Technicians in Evidence Presentation

Trial technicians provide the technical foundation for seamless courtroom presentation. They operate as the “hot seat” in trial—managing live playback of exhibits, coordinating video depositions, and reacting in real time to the unpredictable nature of litigation.

Here’s where their support becomes indispensable:

Managing and Loading Exhibits
Every trial has hundreds—sometimes thousands—of exhibits. Organizing these into a searchable, date-stamped, and numbered database is critical. Trial technicians handle this backend work with precision, ensuring attorneys and paralegals can access any exhibit in seconds. Whether it’s a contract, an x-ray, or a grainy cell phone video, technicians build databases that keep evidence presentation clean, fast, and courtroom-ready.

Synchronized Depositions
Synchronized deposition video—where the video testimony is aligned with the written transcript—is one of the most powerful tools in a courtroom. Technicians prepare these files so that an attorney can instantly play back a witness’s words, with the corresponding text displayed alongside. This is especially powerful for impeaching a witness or reinforcing a critical point with the jury. A well-timed clip can change the course of a case, and trial technicians make sure that timing hits perfectly.

Impeachment Clips on Demand
One of the greatest challenges attorneys face in court is responding to unexpected answers or shifts in testimony. Trial technicians prepare impeachment clips in advance, or on the fly, so that attorneys can challenge a witness’s credibility in real time. When a witness says one thing on the stand but another in their deposition, a technician is ready to roll the clip—without pause or delay. Read More... https://motionlit.com/how-trial-technicians-streamline-evidence-presentation-during-high-stakes-trials/

📌 Small Investments. Big Case Results.Present your Colorized MRI interpretations with compelling Medical Illustrations t...
06/27/2025

📌 Small Investments. Big Case Results.

Present your Colorized MRI interpretations with compelling Medical Illustrations that support your expert’s findings and bring surgical details to life.

🧠 From Mechanism of Injury to Surgical Procedures, our visuals help attorneys visually communicate complex evidence with clarity and credibility.

🔷 Services Include:

3D Medical Animations

Colorized MRI Interpretation

Anatomical Artwork

Video Production & Trial Support

🎯 Designed for Mediation. Built for Trial.

👉 Contact our visual consultants today at MotionLit.com
📞 (855) 850-0650

When you’re handling a traumatic brain injury case—especially one involving mild TBI—you need more than medical records ...
06/26/2025

When you’re handling a traumatic brain injury case—especially one involving mild TBI—you need more than medical records and expert reports. You need a strategy for showing jurors what your client is experiencing.

MotionLit helps attorneys across the country present TBI cases with visuals that inform, persuade, and humanize—raising the bar for how juries and mediators understand injury.

Mechanism of Injury (MOI) Animations & Anatomical Brain Visuals
Understanding how a brain injury occurred is foundational to any personal injury case. That’s why we use high-fidelity animations to show:

Coup-contrecoup injuries
Hyperflexion and hyperextension of the head during impact
Axonal shearing, myelin sheath damage, and disruption at the cellular level
We tailor these visuals to mirror the actual event’s physics and trajectory, strengthening both causation and liability arguments.

Settlement Videos: Day-in-the-Life + Interviews
Daily life becomes the most powerful proof in TBI cases. Our videos include:

Day-in-the-Life footage documenting speech issues, memory lapses, and occupational limitations
Family interviews that reveal personality changes, mood instability, and social impact
Expert interviews—neuropsychologists, OTs, SLPs, vocational rehab experts—who explain functional deficits
These videos tell the full damages story and often serve as a key turning point in mediation.

Medical Illustrations and MRI-Based Graphics
When the scan doesn’t show it, we help explain it. Our team creates:

Anatomical illustrations showing trauma zones
MRI overlays highlighting subtle anomalies
DTI (Diffusion Tensor Imaging) visuals in 2D or 3D to show white matter disruption
These illustrations help simplify complex evidence and validate expert testimony visually.

Case Examples:

Driver Sustains TBI in Loose Tire Collision Case Reaches $31.75 Million Dollar Settlement
Attorneys Karina Lallande, Esq., Minh Nguyen, Esq., and Lakshmi Odera, Esq. of Nguyen Theam Lawyers

$2 Million Dollar Settlement in Damages Claim Involving An Elderly Driver
Attorneys Keith Bruno and Chris Barnes, formerly of the firm then known as Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley (now Carpenter & Zuckerman)

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A PASSION TO WIN

At MotionLit we understand it takes a team of talent, and passion to achieve greatness! Which is why we’ve put together a dedicated team of experts, who’s quality service reflects in their work. Committed to helping you win with top notch visuals for your clients, our staff has over two decades of experience. Our time-tested formulas have repeatedly proven to play a substantial role in helping secure results for attorneys across the country, ensuring your clients’ getting the product and services they demand.

Our firm is comprised of a group of seasoned, talented filmmakers, 3d artists, designers and trial technicians who’ve been in the industry for over 20 years. Our persuasive work is used by plaintiffs and defense attorneys in many areas of law including personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, insurance bad faith and business litigation cases. When you need visual solutions for your case, our team delivers compelling narrative videos, high production value combined with technical expertise to bring you the results you demand.