How the Data Collected by the Onboard Device Can Help Prove Your Case
Most of us have heard about the so-called “black box” on commercial aircraft, but did you know that most commercial trucks also have a similar device. The importance of the black box in a commercial truck accident claim cannot be overstated. Often, it will provide or support critical evidence to establish liability on the part of the driver or the trucking company.
Large Truck Accidents Remain at High Levels
Though the federal government currently does not require truckers to have an “event data recorder” (EDR) or “event logging device” (ELD), estimates are that such devices are nearly universal, present in about 97% of all commercial trucks.
The Importance of the Black Box Recorder in a Commercial Trucking Accident Claim
Though black boxes differ somewhat, they commonly provide extensive data about both engine health and specific performance statistics. This typically includes:
- Rate of speed
- Whether the operator applied the brakes or the throttle
- The extent to which the driver turned the wheel (how quickly and how sharply)
- The exact location and route the driver took
- The hours that the driver was behind the wheel
- Whether seatbelts or other safety devices were used
- If there were any sudden mechanical failures, such as a loss of tire pressure or engine function
When establishing responsibility for an accident, the black box can help determine if the driver was travelling at an excessive rate of speed, whether the driver may have been distracted or even if the driver was suffering from fatigue.
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