When a serious car accident happens, the truth isn’t always obvious. Drivers may disagree, witnesses may be unclear, and insurance companies often look for ways to deny responsibility.
But today, the truth is increasingly captured by the vehicle itself. For example, Toyota’s newest technology is an important development that can prove not only what happened on the road before the crash, but what the negligent driver was doing in the car. This is a helpful tool when proving liability in a car crash case.
Modern cars, especially newer Toyota models, are equipped with advanced technology that can record video, driving behavior, and critical crash data. We work with specialized experts who know how to preserve and extract this evidence before it disappears, helping our clients prove what really happened.
If you’ve been injured in a crash, especially by a Toyota with this new technology, in Stark County, Summit County, or anywhere in Northeast Ohio, we have experts and attorneys available to immediately work to preserve this data.
Toyota has recently begun equipping its vehicles with an Integrated Dashcam system, a factory-installed camera that continuously records the road ahead (and sometimes the interior).
Real-time video before, during, and after a crash
Driving conditions, traffic signals, and other vehicles
Driver inputs and reactions in critical moments
This footage can be powerful evidence in a car crash case, —often showing exactly who caused the crash.
But there’s a catch: This data can be overwritten or deleted if not preserved quickly.
In addition to video, Toyota vehicles store valuable internal data using proprietary systems like TechStream.
With the right expertise, this system can reveal:
Vehicle speed before impact
Braking and acceleration patterns
Steering inputs
Seatbelt usage
Airbag deployment timing
This information acts like a “black box” for your car—and it can be critical in proving negligence. Other infotainment systems have similarly become commonplace with other car manufacturers, specifically Tesla, General Motors, Ford, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Honda and Nissan. Each system differs, but they all share one thing in common: They store valuable crash evidence that can disappear if not preserved quickly.
However, accessing this data is not something most repair shops or individuals can do. Preserving this data requires specialized equipment and trained forensic experts.
Even when a vehicle doesn’t have a built-in system, aftermarket dashcams are more common than ever.
You’ll often find them in:
Uber and Lyft vehicles
Delivery drivers (Amazon, FedEx, etc.)
Tractor-trailers and commercial fleets
Company vehicles with safety monitoring systems
One of the biggest mistakes we see is waiting too long to investigate an accident.
Critical evidence can be lost within days or weeks:
Video overwritten
Data erased
Vehicles repaired or destroyed
That’s why our firm moves quickly to:
Send spoliation letters directing the insurance company to preserve evidence
Work with forensic data experts
Secure vehicle downloads and dashcam footage
Build a case backed by objective proof, not just statements
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious or catastrophic car accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident, time is critical.
The sooner we get involved, the better chance we have to:
Preserve dashcam footage
Recover vehicle data
Prove your case
We proudly represent clients and are able to get experts on the scene to preserve this data within days throughout:
Stark County
Summit County
Tuscarawas County
Medina County
Wayne County
Mahoning County
Trumbull County
Columbiana County
And all surrounding Northeast Ohio communities
Don’t let critical evidence disappear. Call Plakas Mannos today to speak with an experienced car crash attorney. We will take immediate steps to preserve the evidence needed to prove your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.