Technology has become intertwined with our lives as humans in a way that can be seen as inexorable and unavoidable. These days, we have smart phones, smart fridges, smart cars and even smart TVs, with governments across the world using mass scale surveillance and tracking technology to catch bad actors, enforce sometimes oppressive rules as well as harvest data for unethical purposes. Technology is surely a double-edged sword, and it can harm or help us, particularly if we’ve become victims of an injury. A slip and fall injury is one where one falls due to a floor defect, water or any other liquid, the presence of obstructions or any other thing that can be apportioned to some form of negligence on the part of those responsible to ensure that pathways and certain areas are free from any hazards. Slip and fall injuries can be severe and debilitating, and it is not uncommon for individuals to suffer broken bones, head injuries, internal organ damage, nerve damage, and other complications that may impact their ability to show up for others and themselves in life, necessitating hospitalization, treatment and a set recovery period where they may miss out on work as well as social obligations. Technology can be a boon when it comes to proving negligence in slip and fall claims, but it is important to understand that the presence of evidence isn’t the only thing that is needed in proving causation and that timely legal representation which will put together experts, witness testimony and evidence is what’s key to winning such cases, and this is something we would be honored to assist you with.

Are you looking for a best slip and fall injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced slip and fall injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped thousands of Americans from all walks of life who’ve been injured on account of the negligent actions of others, and in the process, recovered over $260 million for these clients. The McCready Law difference lies in the fact that we are not afraid to litigate cases if the situation calls for it, as litigation is sometimes the best and perhaps only way to recover maximum compensation.

In contrast, most law firms due to lack of resources and litigation experience will simply engage the insurance company for lowball offers which will be presented to the client as settlement, jeopardizing their treatment plans, and leaving them in the lurch with regard to things like lost wages and non-economic damages. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of referral law firms and lawyers, we run a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol} and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, and what this simply means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation for you, meaning NO WIN, NO FEE guarantee. If you’d like to speak with one of our experienced and compassionate slip and fall injury lawyers at NO COST to you, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 – our intake team is standing by.

How Technology May Help Your Slip and Fall Claim

Technology does a good job at documenting incidents in real-time, and can be used in capturing photographic and video evidence as well as witness statements in the moments shortly after an accident. Studies have shown that juries are heavily influenced by visual evidence, and thus making this kind of evidence pivotal in modern litigation. In addition, augmented reality or AR technology is fast becoming a tool for the recreation of accidents with pinpoint accuracy, helping establish liability and apportioning negligence.

Here are some of the various forms of digital evidence in slip and fall cases:

Surveillance Footage

Surveillance cameras have become prevalent in just about all commercial and residential spaces, and the footage they collect has become clearer over the years. In addition to video quality, surveillance footage also contains time stamps which can help corroborate your claims regarding not only the location but the time at which the incident happened.

Social Media Evidence

Social media apps and platforms often get a bad rap for being spaces where inaccurate and inane information is often shared. However, they can help prove your claims by pointing to posts made just before or after your slip and fall event where you may for instance have posted a photo as you were shopping, followed by another an hour later detailing your injuries, proving you were at that particular location shopping or engaging in some form of business transaction. In addition, those with you such as friends or family members may also post about the incident, helping to establish themselves as informal witnesses.

Challenges in Using Technology in Slip and Fall Claims

While digital evidence can be indispensable, it can also be scrutinized and questioned when it comes to its authenticity. With AI and the development of deepfake technology, defendant’s counsel may question the credibility of this evidence, which means that you will have to call and rely on expert testimony to establish footage integrity. In addition, the questions of consent and privacy play a central role in the use of digital evidence in proving negligence in slip and fall claims where multiple parties must be asked to consent to having their images used during the trial or deposition, and some property owners may state that the footage is under their control and they legally have a right to control the dissemination of video evidence. Lastly, various jurisdictions may have stringent regulations regarding the admissibility of social media evidence, creating a legal conundrum, either hurting or helping your claim.

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Slip and fall cases can be helped greatly by technology. However, technology is just but a piece of the puzzle, as presenting compelling evidence, witness testimonies as well as convincing arguments must all work in concert to help you win your slip and fall lawsuit. To this end, we’d like to invite you to give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can assess your claim and put together a winning legal team on your behalf. Want to learn more? Call us TODAY at (314) 481-63338 for your 100% FREE legal consultation into all things slip and fall injuries and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.