Wearables are becoming the norm in society. You are no longer shocked or surprised when you see your mother wearing a fitness tracker. The wearable space is simply exploding with new innovation, and the possibilities are endless. There are companies working on smart-shirts, smart-sneakers, smart-hats, and any other form factor you can imagine.
Inevitably, in November of 2014, we saw the first known lawsuit involving data from a fitness tracker in a personal injury case in Canada. The outcome of this case has yet to be determined but the implication of wearable data into courts is now on the table. With the treasure trove of data available from wearable sensors, attorneys must assess how they can use this information to the advantage of their client.
Moving forward, lawyers will need to really understand how wearable devices work, what data is available, and where the data goes in order to assess the impact of the devices on litigation. We recommend hiring an expert to give your client the edge needed. The expert will be up to date on wearables as they evolve. This includes knowledge of novel form factors and the typical sensors that are available like motion, position, and environmental sensors. Contact DAF Technologies to find an innovative way, leveraging emerging technology, to win your case.
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