How can evidence be presented in court if the person has a physical disability?

Presenting evidence in court involves ensuring that the information is credible and relevant, while also accommodating the capabilities of the individuals involved, including those with physical disabilities. When a person has a physical disability, using a record made in the usual course of business serves as an effective means of presenting their evidence. This type of record is generally admissible because it reflects the standard practices of documentation and is often prepared in a consistent manner, ensuring reliability.

Records created in the ordinary course of business must meet certain criteria, such as being made at or near the time of the event they describe and being kept in the regular conduct of business activity. As a result, they carry inherent trustworthiness and can provide courts with factual information in a clear, documented format without requiring the individual to personally present their testimony.

Although witness testimony, video recordings, and family member testimonies can also be valuable, they may not be reliable in every context, especially if they do not align with legal standards or if the person with the disability cannot actively participate in these forms of evidence collection or presentation. Therefore, the record made in the usual course of business becomes a more dependable and suitable choice in such situations.