[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-event-data-recorders-black-boxes-are-used-to-prove-fault-in-disputed-auto-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-event-data-recorders-black-boxes-are-used-to-prove-fault-in-disputed-auto-accidents\/","headline":"How Event Data Recorders (Black Boxes) Are Used to Prove Fault in Disputed Auto Accidents","name":"How Event Data Recorders (Black Boxes) Are Used to Prove Fault in Disputed Auto Accidents","description":"  An auto event data recorder (EDR) or black box can provide a key source of information a car accident attorney can use to determine what happened in a collision and identify who was at fault. Black box data can be especially critical for proving fault in motor vehicle crash cases where the involved drivers […]","datePublished":"2026-09-10","dateModified":"2026-09-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/roycollins\/#Person","name":"Roy Collins","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/roycollins\/","identifier":16,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ddb9ea105c76cd1235700eb21c46cb033c49bc419ff8b2013850533e2470dca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ddb9ea105c76cd1235700eb21c46cb033c49bc419ff8b2013850533e2470dca8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","width":300,"height":300}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/black-car-involved-in-sideswipe-car-accident.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/black-car-involved-in-sideswipe-car-accident.png","height":500,"width":689},"url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-event-data-recorders-black-boxes-are-used-to-prove-fault-in-disputed-auto-accidents\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":557,"articleBody":" An auto event data recorder (EDR) or black box can provide a key source of information a car accident attorney can use to determine what happened in a collision and identify who was at fault. Black box data can be especially critical for proving fault in motor vehicle crash cases where the involved drivers are pointing fingers at each other.What Does an Event Data Recorder Capture?Many newer passenger vehicles contain an event data recorder that stores information about the vehicle in the seconds before, during, and immediately after a crash for later accident analysis. While the exact information available varies by vehicle, car accident attorneys can generally download the stored data to help them prepare injury claims after auto accidents.Black box crash data may include information about:The vehicle\u2019s pre-crash speed shortly before impactWhether the driver applied the brakesAccelerator pedal position or engine throttleChanges in the vehicle\u2019s speed during the crashSeat belt status for occupantsWhether and when the airbags deployedSteering inputs and other recorded vehicle system dataVehicle roll anglesHow Fault Is Determined in a Car Accident CaseRecorded data from automotive black boxes is just one type of car accident evidence used to determine who was responsible for a crash. Attorneys and crash investigators can also review physical evidence from the crash scene, photos and videos, medical records, and third-party expert analysis and testimony to figure out what happened. Data downloaded from a car’s black box can provide hard evidence that supports or confirms what might otherwise have to be guessed at.How The Car Accident Attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer Use Event Data Recorders in Car Accident CasesMorgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer has more than 25 years of experience investigating and pursuing personal injury claims for people injured in Kentucky auto accidents. Accessing and reviewing the information preserved through event data recorders is often a key component of our process.When it is not immediately clear who was at fault for a car crash, the attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer can compare EDR data with other evidence from the crash to show facts like how fast a vehicle was traveling, whether the driver braked before impact, and whether the driver swerved. We can use this information to support our client\u2019s account and challenge conflicting statements about the accident.Our Success with Kentucky Car Accident CasesAlthough prior results do not guarantee specific outcomes in future cases, Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is proud of how our investigative process and use of event data recorder information have helped us build a strong track record in car accident cases. Some examples of compensation we have recovered in motor vehicle accident cases include:$6 million for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident$5.275 million for a client injured in a car wreck$1.025 million for a client whose loved one was killed in a collisionCall Us for Help with Your Car Accident CaseIf you got hurt in a car accident someone else caused, Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer has the Kentucky Courage needed to fight for the compensation you deserve, including by accessing the recorded information available from the vehicles’ event data recorders.Contact us right away to get started with a free consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Event Data Recorders (Black Boxes) Are Used to Prove Fault in Disputed Auto Accidents","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-event-data-recorders-black-boxes-are-used-to-prove-fault-in-disputed-auto-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]