Applied Technical Services’ EDR event data recorder analyst evaluates data from vehicles involved in collisions. While unfortunate, vehicle collisions are unavoidable and daily occurrences on roadways worldwide, so it’s important to investigate and analyze accidents to improve driver safety and establish facts about the causes of collisions.
What is an Event Data Recorder?
An event data recorder documents data before, during, and after significant events involving motor vehicles. For example, the device will collect the data from a car involved in a wreck to aid investigators in their efforts to reconstruct the accident. An EDR often consists of a series of sensors throughout the vehicle that monitors various functions of the car, including:
- Changes in Speed before Collision
- Braking
- Engine Throttle
- Seat Belt Status
- Air Bag Status
- Number of Crash Events
- Time Elapsed between Crash Events
- Vehicle Roll Angle
- Steering Input
- Driver & Passenger Seat Position
Analyze Traffic Collision Data
Event data recorders are tamper-proof, so data extraction is a complicated process that requires the enlistment of crash data retrieval software. Once downloaded, experts evaluate the information and other relevant evidence, such as photographs, witness statements, and police reports to reconstruct the accident as accurately as possible. The acquired information helps provide insight into the vehicle’s status before, during, and after the accident so our certified EDR analysts can determine who is at fault.
More About Our Traffic Accident Reconstruction Capabilities
We provide traffic accident reconstruction services for plaintiffs, defense attorneys, insurance firms, and car rental companies that need to investigate motor vehicle accidents. Our accident reconstruction capabilities and equipment include:
- Bosch Crash Data Retrieval System
- Master Tech Engine Diagnostic System
- Total Station Forensic Mapping System
- Crash Data Retrieval
- Engine Diagnostic System
- Indoor Vehicle Inspection (Up to 15,000 lbs)
- Indoor Vehicle Storage
- Vehicle Component Analysis (via Chemical, Dimensional, Metallurgical, & X-Ray Analysis)
Applied Technical Services’ Forensic Lab
Our state-of-the-art forensic facilities help clients uncover facts about accidents or failures. We employ licensed engineers that specialize in the following forensic services.
- Accident Reconstruction
- Chemical Analysis
- Evidence Storage
- Failure Analysis
- Fire Investigation
- Materials Testing
- Structural Investigation
- Thermal Imaging
Please submit a web request form or call an ATS representative to speak with our EDR event data recorder analyst about our crash reconstruction forensic services.
