Many commercial trucks rely on an “event data recorder” – or, “EDR, for short – that monitors certain facets of the truck while it is in use.
If you are hit by a truck, the data on an EDR may be able to help you. You may be able to use it to support your claims and, in doing so, obtain the compensation to which you are entitled as a result of the accident.
Going over the significance of EDR data in a California truck accident case and speaking with a Northern California personal injury attorney will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
What Kinds of Information Does an EDR Mean to Store?
You can find the following information on an EDR:
- The acceleration status of the truck.
- The speed of the truck.
- The steering input.
- The overall force of impact.
- Whether the seatbelt is being used or not.
- The overall size of the occupants.
- How long the airbag was deployed for.
- The angle at which the vehicle rolled.
- The brake status of the truck.
Every single one of the above can be used to help you obtain the compensation you are owed.
How Can the Information On An EDR Help You Obtain the Compensation You Are Due?
The information on an EDR can help you obtain the compensation you are owed by doing the following: supporting the assertions that you and your attorney have made.
Just as an example, if you claim that the truck hit your vehicle at 100 MPH and that this is what led to you receiving a TBI, the information an EDR contains can be used to support your claim about the truck’s speed.
In addition to supporting the claims you have made, the information on an EDR can be used to establish fault in an accident. This is often done by examining whether the truck was complying with California’s road laws.
In the event that a truck was not abiding by California’s road laws – the truck was speeding, for example – and the information on an EDR supports this, it will be a lot easier for you to obtain the compensation you seek.
What Should You Do To Obtain Compensation Using The Information On An EDR?
To obtain compensation using the information on an EDR, you must work with an attorney who can help you file a claim/lawsuit.
Your attorney will help you obtain access to the information on an EDR. This will be used in conjunction with the other evidence, allowing you to obtain the damages – compensation, that is, you are owed.
The damages you receive are dependent on the facts of your case. But if your injury is serious, and you have documentation that supports the losses you incurred as a result of this injury, you should be well compensated.
Speak With A Northern California Automobile Accident Attorney Today
If you were injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Speak with a Northern California personal injury attorney at Maire & Deedon today to receive the compensation you are entitled to.