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Blog 2017 June Trucking Accidents & Electronic On-board Recorders
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Trucking Accidents & Electronic On-board Recorders

Posted By Gruenberg Kelly Della || 6-Jun-2017

Trucking accidents can be devastating and the victims of these accidents can sustain life-altering injuries or even be killed. When it comes to proving liability in these accidents, there are many factors that can contribute to the cause of the accident. Determining who is at fault can be an enormous undertaking, and the evidence to sort through can be complicated. One of the forms of evidence commonly examined is the on-board data recorder carried by most trucks.

Electronic on-board recorders, sometimes known as “black boxes,” are devices that record and store the events before, during, and after an accident. This information can be used by accident investigators to understand the circumstances that lead to an accident. A skilled trucking accident attorney can help you get access to this data to use it in your accident claim.

Black boxes record data regarding:

  • Engine configuration and settings
  • Last stop
  • Incidents, including sudden braking, rapid acceleration, or a quick stop
  • Engine use
  • Trip reports, such as fuel economy, idle time, and speeding
  • Diagnostic trouble codes
  • Stability control events, such as preventing skidding
  • Crash acceleration information

This information can be used to help reconstruct the events leading up to and the events during a crash. For investigators, the information recorded by these devices can be valuable as part of an investigation. The information contained on black boxes must be accessed by a trained automotive technician, using the correct diagnostic software.

The evidence recorded by electronic on-board recorders are a tool for recreating the accident, similar to skid marks and vehicle damage. When paired with additional evidence, this data can help paint a clearer picture of the accident. It commonly is used in truck crash reconstructions, which will analyze:

  • Vehicle movement
  • Vehicle speed
  • Impact angles
  • Time-distance relationships between the vehicles

This data shouldn’t be considered alone since there are hundreds of factors that can influence the data. Without the context of other crash information, the data can portray an inaccurate account of the accident. When these other factors are included, the data can help investigators recreated the accident and help determine the liability for the accident.

An experienced trucking accident lawyer can help you access the information from an electronic on-board recorder and can push to have the data examined as part of the investigation. Fighting for compensation in a trucking accident can be difficult, but your attorney will advocate for your needs.

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you should contact our Long Island truck accident lawyers. Our team at Gruenberg Kelly Della offers the experienced legal representation and personalized client service you deserve. Contact our offices today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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