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Recently, I participated in a jury trial for an investigation conducted on behalf of an attorney client relating to an insurance claim. After the trial, it was learned that over half of the jury members were either on disability, involved in a lawsuit or had a spouse who was on disability. The voir dire (jury selection) process is a crucial step in ensuring your success at trial.
A professional private investigator isable to provide information about potential jurors quickly. Information often located in a short time includes political party affiliation, criminal arrest history, liens or judgments and prior or current lawsuits. Additionally, private investigators can also identify employers or business affiliations. This information can make a huge difference in deciding if a potential juror should be selected or not. If a potential juror has a prior injury or workers' compensation claim, that may prejudice that juror to be sympathetic to aninsurance claimant. The reverse is true as well. Spending a little time and a small investment in screening potential jurors can result in a favorable verdict and can save money in the long run.
The same methodology is true in criminal trials. In these instances the final result isn't a financial judgment, rather, the defendant's freedom is at risk. If you are defending a client, screening potential jurors becomes even more crucial.
Typically, in Florida, we are able to screen a potential juror in less than twenty minutes. If you have an upcoming jury trial, consider Rick Raymond Investigations to assist you in the voir dire process. We are online at http://www.RickRaymondPI.com
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