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Legal Construction Videos

One of the Best forms of Insurance, Documenting & Proof

See why you should be using Construction Videos. 

Construction Videos

Video is used in the construction industry for documentation and insurance.  In order for a construction video to withstand scrutiny, the video must be done by a disinterested third party.  There are various procedures that must be observed to stand up in a court of law.  Our staff is aware of these procedures and stay up-to-date on all of the changes regarding acceptable construction videos.

Who Are the Clients for Construction Videos?

It is not enough to say that generally anyone who is involved in construction can and often should use a construction video.  Here is a small list of our clients:
  • Major Developers
  • Construction Firms
  • Federal, State and Local Governments
  • Homeowners
  • Banks and Mortgage Lenders
  • Insurance Companies
  • Real Estate Brokers

Pre-Construction Surveys

Construction companies and utility companies are always in danger of being on the receiving end of claims, either false or legitimate, by home and business owners.  Pre-construction surveys are a great insurance to protect the company in situations that may arise from claims of damage.  By having the area recorded by a certified videographer, who is a disinterested third party, prior to construction, claims of damage can quickly be put to rest.  These videos can show existing cracks, torn fences or land damage before equipment was brought into the area.

Construction Draw Videos

Usually clients for Construction Draw Videos are banks and other lending institutions.  A large amount of construction is paid for in “draws” as the work progresses.  A certified videographer, who is a disinterested third party, can arrive at the location of construction with a detailed list of areas to record.  Video is much better in this situation then still photographs because there can be no question as to when and where the recording actually took place.  Photographs can sometimes be misleading.  Video on the other hand gives the lender a much better feel for what progress has been made.  It is the next best thing to actually being there and many times much less costly.

Post-Construction Inspection

Real Estate Brokers have begun using professional home inspectors to protect themselves against liability regarding false claims of homes they may be selling.  A video of the home inspector performing the inspection creates an almost impeachable record of the building or grounds.

Homeowners and builders have also begun using a certified videographer, who is a disinterested third party, to do a walk through of remodeling jobs and new construction to argue their case against shoddy workmanship.
 


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Castlewood Legal Video - P.O. Box 1637 Lebanon, MO  USA 65536 

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Only Use A Certified Court Videographer


Two Thirds of all court videos can be impeached if the judge or opposing council know what to look for.

There are in place, very specific guidelines and rules that govern the use of video in legal proceedings.  Because court video can be such a powerful tool it is regulated closely by both Federal and State courts.  A trained and certified court videographer is well versed on the “Federal Rules of Civil Procedures” and the “State & Federal Rules of Evidence”.

In certain situations it is permissible for a legal video to depict emotional distress, pain, suffering and biased points of view.  In other situations even the slightest hint of bias or veering from the actual facts will be disqualified by a judge.  A certified court videographer knows when and how to properly use these rules.

Even the presentation of a court video can have a direct bearing on the outcome of a trial.  A certified court videographer understands the implications of properly or improperly setting up and presenting to a judge or a jury, a video deposition or documentary.

Don't take a chance.  It is not worth gambling a case to save a couple of hundred dollars on a non-certified videographer.  AGCV is the world's largest and most respected organization for training and certifying videographers for dependable work in courts today.

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Court Reporters

We always work closely with court stenographers when doing depositions.  We feel that we are a team and as such we will do everything in our power to assist the stenographer.  As a rule, we will always provide the court stenographers with a copy of the audio in stereo of a deposition.  A copy of this audio will also be available to council for a small fee.

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