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How a Car or Truck's Black Box Can Help Win Your Motorcycle Case in Michigan

When a motorcyclist is hit by a car or semi-truck, proving fault can sometimes come down to more than just witness statements or police reports. That’s where a hidden tool becomes incredibly powerful: the Event Data Recorder (EDR), commonly called a "black box."

📝 What Is a Black Box or EDR?

An Event Data Recorder is a small device found in most modern vehicles, including nearly all cars manufactured after 2012 and many motorcycles made after 2013. Think of it as the car's or motorcycle's memory card. It collects and stores crucial vehicle performance data before, during, and shortly after a crash.

EDRs record:

Speed
Braking activity
Throttle position
Steering input
Seatbelt usage
Airbag deployment
Vehicle position (GPS on some)
Engine performance
More, depending on make/model

Motorcycles, particularly certain Kawasaki and Honda models, now often come with EDRs that track:

RPMs
Brake position
Throttle and clutch use
Gear position
Whether the bike fell over (triggering an Emergency Shutdown Event)

🌭 How EDR Data Helps Motorcycle Crash Victims

If you were hit by a car or semi-truck while riding in Michigan, the EDR in the other vehicle could become a secret weapon for your case.

Why EDR data is valuable:

Proves speeding, distraction, or sudden maneuvers from the car or truck

Backs up your version of events in a crash dispute

Reveals unsafe driving patterns like failure to brake

Undermines false claims against the motorcyclist

Helps reconstruct the accident with expert precision

This data can be a game-changer in both settlement negotiations and court trials.

🕵️ Ownership, Access & Legal Process

Here’s the catch: EDR data belongs to the vehicle owner. This means the trucking company or at-fault driver doesn’t have to hand it over voluntarily. You’ll need a skilled motorcycle attorney to preserve and obtain the data legally.

Important legal steps:

Act fast – Some systems overwrite data in 30-60 days.

Send a preservation letter to stop deletion.

File a motion or court order to retrieve data if the other party resists.

Use expert analysis to interpret the data properly.

⛽ Semi-Truck EDRs: Even More Powerful

Semi-trucks often have more robust black boxes that record not only standard crash data, but also:

Driver hours of service

GPS location

Maintenance alerts

Hard braking or engine issues

Truck black boxes can show:

If the trucker was fatigued (violating FMCSA hours)

Whether the truck was speeding or swerving

Evidence of mechanical failure

🚑 Motorcycle EDRs: What Riders Should Know

Some motorcycles—especially Kawasakis and select Hondas—have built-in black boxes. But:

They often record only 8 seconds before and after a crash

Not all brands disclose EDR presence

Accessing data may require removing the ECU and sending it to the manufacturer

If your bike has an EDR, you own the data. But be careful—do not consent to a download without consulting an attorney.

⚖️ Michigan Laws and Black Box Data

There’s no Michigan-specific black box law, but key statutes still apply:

MCL 500.3101 (No-Fault Act): Governs accident injury benefits

MCL 600.5805 (Statute of Limitations): Usually 3 years to file a claim

MCL 600.2959 (Comparative Negligence): You can still recover if under 51% at fault

Federal law requires all new vehicles from 2012 onward to include basic EDR systems.

❌ What Not to Do

Don’t delay: Black box data can be erased

Don’t tamper with or attempt to extract data yourself

Don’t discuss fault or speculate after a crash

Don’t assume police will preserve the data

✅ What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash

Call 911 and seek medical care

Document the crash scene with photos

Get witness information

Avoid discussing fault at the scene

Call Jason Waechter – The Motorcycle Lawyer™

⚒️ How Jason Waechter Can Help

Jason and his team know how to:

Legally secure black box data from cars, trucks, and bikes

Work with accident reconstruction experts

Interpret the data to strengthen your claim

Leverage it during settlement or courtroom litigation

We don’t just ride. We fight for riders. And we never charge a fee unless we win your case.

🌟 Call Now for a Free Consultation

Black box data can be lost forever if you wait too long. If you've been injured in a motorcycle crash involving a car or semi-truck in Michigan, call 1-877-BIKER-LAW now.

Visit https://www.motorcyclelawyermichigan.... for all the details.

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