Why Black Box Data Can Be Critical After a Truck Crash | Hourigan Kluger & Quinn
Learn what truck black box data may show after a commercial vehicle crash and why it should be preserved quickly.
Truck Data Can Help Reconstruct What Happened Before Impact
Many commercial trucks contain electronic systems that may record important information before and during a crash.
This information is often called black box data, although the exact type of data available depends on the vehicle and its systems.
Truck data may show speed, braking, throttle use, engine activity, sudden deceleration, seat belt use, and other vehicle information connected to the crash.
This evidence can be extremely important when there are disputes about how fast the truck was traveling, whether the driver braked, or how the truck behaved before impact.
Black box data may also be considered alongside electronic logging device records, GPS data, dash camera video, maintenance records, and driver statements.
Time matters because electronic data may be overwritten, lost, or altered if it is not preserved properly. The truck may also be repaired or placed back into service.
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