Are there black boxes in Kentucky truck accidents and can this information help with your injury claim?  Most of us have heard about black boxes associated with an airplane, but many are surprised to learn most commercial vehicles are also equipped with these devices.

The “Engine Control Module” and other electronic logging devices have been implemented in almost all commercial vehicles manufactured in the US for the past 20 years or more.  These devices measure many important data points associated with operation of a commercial truck.  This includes but is not limited to:

• Speed
• Gear Selection
• Application of Brakes
• Engine data including heat, fuel mixture, etc.

In addition, many trucking companies use sophisticated systems to track their vehicle’s location and operational activities including GPS systems and cargo management and tracking.  Many vehicles have a “dash cam” or other traffic monitoring devices as well as electronic devices which monitor weather, traffic conditions and communications management.

The driver of the truck will also have access to a smartphone, tablet or other on-board laptop system which helps to monitor and log driving hours, and communicate with dispatchers and other company personnel.  These devices are also a primary source of distracted driving as drivers attempt to text, e-mail or otherwise communicate with the outside world while driving a commercial vehicle.

All of these systems and electronic devices serve as black boxes in Kentucky truck accidents.  The experienced truck accident and injury attorneys at Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington, PLLC aggressively seek to preserve all available electronic evidence after a truck accident.  Unfortunately, most of this information is under the direct control of the trucking company and/or the driver themselves.

This is why it is important to contact HLH personal injury attorneys immediately following a truck accident in Louisville or across Kentucky.  Our proven and highly recommended attorneys have the legal skill, trial experience and resources to stand up to trucking interests and their insurance partners to preserve crucial evidence.  We seek full and fair compensation for our clients from every potential source of recovery.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Kentucky or Louisville truck accident we invite you to review the recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation.