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Truckers Are Tampering With AI-Powered Monitoring Systems

When a semi-truck barrels into a car on the highway, the immediate questions are usually the same. Was the driver distracted? Was fatigue a factor? Did the trucking company push them past their legal driving hours? But there’s a new layer to these cases that most attorneys haven’t fully tapped into yet; driver monitoring systems. These AI-powered, in-cab cameras meant to track truckers and ensure they’re staying alert are quickly (but quietly) becoming one of the most important pieces of evidence in trucking litigation. And here’s the kicker... drivers are finding ways to trick them.

Cracking the Code: The Role of Digital Forensics in Trucking Accident Cases

The legal world of commercial trucking accidents is a different beast compared to your everyday fender bender. When a semi-truck gets involved, the stakes are higher, the rules are more complex, and the evidence is well… often buried in data. Commercial drivers have to navigate a maze of federal and state regulations designed to keep our roadways safe. Agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforce these rules which create unique challenges (and opportunities) for attorneys working on personal injury or wrongful death cases involving trucking companies.

Mobile Forensics in Distracted Driving Trucking Accidents

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents, and when it involves commercial trucks, the consequences can be catastrophic. A distracted truck driver operating an 80,000-pound vehicle has the potential to cause devastating harm, resulting in severe injuries, fatalities, and significant financial losses. For trucking accident attorneys, proving distracted driving can be the linchpin of a case. This is where mobile forensics becomes invaluable.

Shark Teeth, Digital Forensics, and the Art of Discovery

If you’re ever in Topsail Island, North Carolina, it’s not uncommon to find locals and visitors alike combing the sands in search of something rare, ancient, and remarkable—shark teeth. But there’s more to the hunt than meets the eye, and in many ways, the method and patience required to search for shark teeth mirror what I do every day as a digital forensic examiner. Both pursuits require a trained eye, an analytical mind, and a sense of perseverance. Let’s dive into the unexpected connections between uncovering digital evidence and hunting for fossilized shark teeth.

Preserving Digital Evidence in Trucking Accident Cases: A Step-by-Step Guide for Attorneys

In trucking accident litigation, digital evidence can be the cornerstone of a successful case. Mobile devices, vehicle telematics, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and even cloud-stored communications provide a wealth of data that can help attorneys establish liability, prove negligence, or defend against claims.

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