This raises many questions about how society will function in digital realms. For example, if you get injured in the Metaverse, could you sue in the same manner as in the real world? Morgan & Morgan law firm, the self-claimed largest injury law firm in the U.S., is convinced that yes.
Injuries in the Metaverse
The firm claims to concentrate on injuries that happen while enjoying metaverse experiences. According to the lawyers, while the mind wanders the VR environment, the human body still exists in reality, so it is possible to get injured using AR/VR devices.
Work-related Injuries in the Metaverse
Both tech behemoths Meta and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are working on metaverse solutions for the work environment. Microsoft is extending its Microsoft Teams software functionalities to add a metaverse experience for corporate teams. Meta is working on Horizon Workrooms.
According to the law firm, VR devices were created for entertainment purposes. VR equipment manufacturers have yet to address safety regulations. When the equipment is used in the workplace, and people are injured, there is a strong case for legal action against the companies.
On the Flipside
Why You Should Care
According to estimates, the metaverse market is expected to grow 39% to $824.53 billion by 2030. The metaverse will be the place for entertainment and remote work, with many new professions to evolve that will fuel digital economies.
Read more about the metaverse getting investors’ attention in the midst of the crypto winter:
Metaverse and Gaming Industry Raised $748 Million: Immunity to Crypto Winter?
Read more about the development of big tech metaverses:
Big Tech Metaverses: Everything You Need To Know About Meta, Microsoft, Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)
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