New Technologies in Vehicle Data – Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

This one-hour course focuses on the data a vehicle can capture during a crash event. This course will help adjusters to understand the data a vehicle accident reconstructionist might have available to them during their investigation. Gaining knowledge and understanding as to how these losses are investigated is important to those adjusting these types of losses. Mr. Freda will provide insight on the various systems on different vehicles that can record data, how the data is retrieved, and how vehicle technologies are advancing, as well as highlighting real-life examples to illustrate the importance engaging an expert early and often.

Vehicle accidents occur roughly every six seconds in the United States; this presentation will provide information regarding the systems on vehicles that can record data, as well as how it can be interpreted to quantitatively form the reality surrounding the crash. During the course of an investigation, it is helpful for adjusters to have knowledge of crash data recorders (CDRs) so they can work together with their experts to achieve the best possible outcome for their client.

Many professionals in the insurance and legal fields are familiar with downloading the data from a vehicle’s airbag control module, commonly referred to as the vehicle’s “black box”; however, many more systems are available in modern vehicles that can provide an accident reconstructionist with even more information about the incident. The objective is to educate the audience so that they have a more complete picture with regards to the data a vehicle can capture about a crash event. Mr. Freda will discuss his methods and provide real-life examples to illustrate the variety of sources on a vehicle that can provide data. This course is led by a qualified instructor, with multiple years of experience in this field.