Hi, wooh,
I cannot tell you how many times I wished I had my very first case back as a "do over". I did it in a Word document and not only did it take me a lot longer to complete, the final product was less than desirable.
The software you are currently using will save much time and effort and also, saves money (time factor) for your client(s).
In this software, you can enter all facts of the case and if you have to add other elements, you do not have to alter the document (copy/paste/move, etc.). You simply add another fact and it automatically places in chronological order. Also, if you've worked with the case issues, all the issues will be automatically inserted within the facts chronology and then link how many times each issue is linked in the case. You cannot do that in a Word document. It simply makes it so easy for your client to see how the issues are linked throughout the case. You can add all the players in the case and link them as to importance in the case.
The Timeline creation is also easier in the software. Once you have all your facts entered into the case, you simply click a button and it automatically spills all facts (or whatever you wish on the timeline) over into the software Timeline. You do not have to create this separately. If you want to edit the timeline, that's simple as well. So many features on this that saves a lot of time, effort....money - for your client.
The final product is a much more professional report than you could ever do in Word.
I just never would consider working w/o the software. It paid for itself the very first time I utilized it on a case.
Originally Posted by wooh
Siri, how important do you think it is to use special software for case reports? I'm doing the trial period on the software you recommend, and I'm just not seeing a lot that I *HAVE* to have. At least not a lot to justify the expense. I'm wondering if it's that using Word is sufficient for me, or if it's I'm new to this and not seeing the really great help that the special software is? Can I put together a suitably professional report with Word, or is an attorney going to expect something coming from a special software program?
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