Evidence preservation
Commercial crash evidence can disappear on an ordinary business schedule.
The right preservation effort is tailored to the vehicle, carrier, route, cargo, companies, and disputed issues—not a generic demand for everything.
Electronic and video data
Potential sources include electronic logging devices, engine or event data, telematics, GPS, dash cameras, driver-facing cameras, dispatch platforms, toll or fuel records, and nearby public or private surveillance. Retention periods vary.
Driver and motor-carrier records
Driver qualification, licensing, medical certification, training, safety history, hours-of-service material, inspection reports, maintenance records, company policies, and post-crash testing may be relevant depending on the claim.
Vehicle, trailer, cargo, and scene condition
Photograph and preserve vehicle damage, identifying numbers and logos, coupling and securement components, tires, lights, mirrors, cargo, debris, marks, roadway geometry, traffic controls, weather, and sight lines when appropriate.
Witness and communication evidence
Witness names, passenger accounts, emergency calls, texts, work communications, and lawful phone or app records can help establish timing and conduct. Memories fade and businesses overwrite data, so delay creates risk.
Medical and economic evidence
Keep provider information, visit summaries, restrictions, bills, health-insurance explanations, medication costs, wage records, tax or payroll material, repair estimates, receipts, and a careful record of functional limitations.