To win a personal injury case after a car accident in which you are alleging that the other party is at fault, you must prove that the other party was reckless and that they caused the car accident. This is very difficult to do without the help of hard data and an experienced personal injury attorney. Fortunately, there is a lot of data captured by event data recorders.

The Role of the Event Data Recorder

An event data recorder is a device that records data during an accident or any other sudden event that happens to your vehicle. The data can then be used to reconstruct an accident and determine fault.

Why the Data is Important

Hard data is important in an auto accident case because you and the other party might dispute how the accident occurred. If you prove that the other party is dishonest, you are more likely to win your auto accident case. 

Information Contained within the EDR

The data that comes from the EDR can help prove the time and date of your accident, who was using seatbelts at the time of the accident, how deep the acceleration pedal was at the time of the accident, the braking pattern, the throttle position, and the force of the impact.

For example, the other party might argue that the accident was minor when the impact force would tell a different story. If the other party claims that the accident was minor, they might argue that your injuries are not as severe as you claim and might use this fact to have the damages you receive through litigation should be limited. 

The EDR Might Save Your Case

After your car accident, there may be no witnesses that come forward. Therefore, the only evidence you'd have is the data recorded by your EDR. However, the data recorded is more objective than eyewitness testimony and can make or break your case.

What to Do After You Have Secured the EDR

Once you have collected the data from the EDR, the next step is to build a solid case for why you are entitled to compensation. In most cases, you'll want to pursue a settlement. By doing so, you can avoid an expensive and costly legal battle. However, if the other party still refuses to settle even with the evidence you have gathered, you must go to court. 

For more info, contact a local personal injury attorney.