It is no surprise that as more individuals adopt modern technologies, many devices are now having an influence on personal injury lawsuits. The role of Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas as a personal injury lawyer is to make sure that every feasible option is used to fight your case. We are always evaluating the ways in which we might exploit new developments as they become available on the market.
Read on to learn more about one particular technology-related case, and then call us at 909-982-0707 to schedule your free legal consultation.
Fitbit and other wearable technology may have a significant influence on legal proceedings
In the near future, wearable technology may be utilized to acquire information in both criminal and civil trials. Smartwatches, for example, have previously been utilized and have had an influence. The first time these technologies were used was in Canada, when data from a Fitbit was used to bolster a lawyer’s personal injury insurance fraud case.
This is the first time a Fitbit has been used to make a point
The law firm obtained information from the client’s Fitbit in the matter at hand. They then forwarded it to Vivametrica, a business that evaluated it. That firm was able to compare the information gathered about the wounded customer to the average person’s activity levels. This is a clever approach to use the data, and we would want to learn more about how it may be used in other ways.
Wearable gear could be capable of more than you believe
You might imagine Apple Watches or Fitbits recording health data when you think of them. The fact is that they are capable of far more. They can provide information to judges about where a gadget was at any given time and what movements it made. With the correct analysis, these gadgets may be used to track down every single location a person visited and the amount of time they spent there.
The way this data is utilized will be influenced by privacy concerns
Of course, some individuals are concerned that their privacy would be infringed as a result of this usage of fitness bands. As previously said, this is a novel application of technology. When privacy is violated, we will be watching to see what the courts tolerate and what they do.
It is also important to remember that an insurance company would not be able to force a plaintiff to wear this sort of surveillance device. However, if a plaintiff wears it voluntarily, the data on it may be made available to insurance companies by subpoena. It might be used against you in that circumstance.
Work with a lawyer who will go to great lengths to represent you
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to defending a personal injury lawsuit. The best course of action for a plaintiff engaged in a bike accident might differ from that of a client who was drowned. It is also true that this technology may be utilized in some situations while being shunned in others. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation to discover more about your choices.
