How Do I Prove an Uber Driver Was Speeding Prior to a Collision in Baltimore?
Although many types of negligence can lead to Uber crashes in Baltimore, speeding is one of the most obvious examples of reckless, dangerous behavior. If you believe your injuries were caused by a speeding Uber driver, you might just be correct. But how do you prove how fast an Uber driver was going prior to your accident? This is a relatively common question among Maryland crash victims – and an experienced lawyer may be able to help you answer it.
Uber Gathers Considerable Data on Its Drivers
Like any tech company worth its salt, Uber is laser-focused on data. As a result, they collect all kinds of data on their drivers – often without the driver’s consent or knowledge. Uber compiles and analyzes this data with considerable efficiency and creates internal reports on speeding, sudden braking, uncontrolled acceleration, and much more.
For years, the mandatory Uber app has featured a built-in speed limit monitoring system. Uber admits that its driver app actively monitors and displays the speed of each vehicle. If a driver exceeds the speed limit, the app creates a visual and audial alert – urging them to slow down. Some drivers have complained about being banned from the app due to continuous speeding alerts.
Can You Access App Data After Filing an Accident Lawsuit?
When you sue Uber for an accident, the rules of discovery allow you to request and access any data relevant to your crash. This obviously includes app data that Uber openly admits to collecting. After filing your lawsuit, your lawyer can help you recover conclusive data that proves the driver was speeding moments before your collision. This could be all that you need to prove negligence and recover compensation for your injuries.
Other Potential Evidence of Speeding
In addition, you can collect other supporting evidence of speeding. Police are adept at analyzing tire marks to calculate vehicle speeds before collisions. They might analyze tire tracks from an Uber vehicle and accurately calculate its final speed. You can request access to the police report in order to use this data in your lawsuit.
Other relevant evidence might include video footage from the speed of the crash. Even though eyewitnesses cannot accurately calculate the speed of a vehicle, they might be able to provide useful testimony. For example, a witness might state that they saw an Uber vehicle traveling much faster than the rest of traffic before a collision.
Can a Maryland Uber Accident Lawyer Help Me Prove Negligence?
Speeding is only one potential example of negligence – and many other reckless acts may have contributed to your Maryland Uber crash. To investigate the circumstances of your accident in more detail, consider a consultation with the Baltimore personal injury lawyers at Furman Honick Law. We have considerable experience with Uber accident lawsuits, and we can help you prove negligence with confidence. Call Furman Honick Law today and speak with a partner for a free case evaluation.
Sources:
uber.com/us/en/safety/road-safety/
uber.com/safety/what-to-do-in-a-crash
