Important Notes
Create one Workspace for each personal injury case or matter.
A Workspace can bring together transcripts, documents, and other case evidence in one place.
Audio and video files can be transcribed in Sonix to create searchable, timestamped transcripts.
Sonix AI can analyze materials together and provide answers with citations back to the source evidence.
As new evidence becomes available, add it to the same Workspace so your team can continue analyzing the complete case.
Recommended Workflow
1. Create a Workspace for the case
Create one Workspace for each matter and add the relevant case evidence, including:
Client and witness interviews
Depositions
Medical records and IMEs
Police and accident reports
Insurance documents
Expert interviews and reports
Other supporting documents
Audio and video files can be transcribed in Sonix, creating searchable, timestamped transcripts.
2. Ask questions across the case
Once your evidence is in the Workspace, ask questions in natural language.
For example:
Summarize the key facts of this case.
Create a timeline of the accident, injuries, and medical treatment.
What evidence supports the plaintiff's claim?
What evidence could weaken the plaintiff's case?
List all injuries and the evidence supporting each one.
Sonix analyzes the materials together and provides answers with citations back to the source evidence.
3. Compare testimony and find inconsistencies
Use your Workspace to compare statements from different people across interviews, depositions, and documents.
Try asking:
Compare the plaintiff's initial interview with their deposition testimony. Identify any material differences.
Identify inconsistent statements about how the accident occurred.
Compare the plaintiff's description of their injuries with the medical records.
4. Find important evidence
Instead of manually searching through individual files, ask Sonix to find information across the entire case.
For example:
Find every mention of back pain before the accident.
What evidence discusses the plaintiff's ability to return to work?
Find every dollar amount related to medical expenses or lost wages.
5. Prepare for depositions, mediation, and trial
Use the Workspace to turn your evidence into useful case-preparation materials.
For example:
Prepare a deposition briefing for John Smith. Include the key facts, relevant statements, inconsistencies, and areas that require clarification.
Prepare a case summary covering liability, injuries, medical treatment, damages, witnesses, inconsistencies, and potential weaknesses.
As new evidence becomes available, add it to the same Workspace and continue your analysis.
Think of your Sonix Workspace as an AI research environment for the matter. Instead of reviewing every transcript and document separately, your team can search, compare, summarize, and analyze the entire case while staying connected to the underlying evidence.
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
Why can't Sonix find information I know is in my case materials?
Make sure the relevant files have been added to the correct Workspace and that the content is available for analysis. If you're looking for information in an audio or video file, confirm that the file has been successfully transcribed before asking questions about its contents.
Why isn't a file available for analysis in my Workspace?
Verify that the file has been successfully uploaded and processed. Audio and video files may need to be transcribed before their contents can be searched and analyzed within the Workspace.
What should I do if my transcript or document contains incomplete information?
Review the original file or document to confirm that the information is present. For audio or video files, check the transcript for any missing or inaccurate portions and make the necessary corrections before using the transcript for further analysis.
Why can't I get an answer to a question about my case?
Make sure the relevant evidence has been added to the Workspace and try rephrasing your question with more specific details. You can also check the source materials to confirm that the information you're looking for is actually included in the Workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add new evidence to a Workspace after creating it?
Yes. As new evidence becomes available, you can add it to the same Workspace and continue your analysis with the updated case materials.
Can Sonix help me prepare for a deposition?
Yes. You can ask Sonix to create a deposition briefing using relevant facts, statements, inconsistencies, and areas that may require clarification.
Can Sonix identify inconsistencies in testimony?
Yes. You can ask Sonix to compare interviews, depositions, and documents to identify differences or inconsistent statements.
Can Sonix help with case preparation beyond reviewing evidence?
Yes. You can use the Workspace to create case summaries, deposition briefings, and other case-preparation materials covering areas such as liability, injuries, medical treatment, damages, witnesses, inconsistencies, and potential weaknesses.
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