Distracted Driving and Driver-Facing Cameras in Commercial Trucks
Dash cameras have been increasing in popularity for years. Nowadays, many people have cameras in their cars. Footage from these cameras can be a crucial piece of evidence in a truck accident injury claim. Most cameras are designed to capture what is going on outside of the vehicle. However, some commercial trucking companies are requiring driver-facing cameras as well. These cameras are used to ensure that drivers are paying attention to the road and avoiding unsafe practices like texting and driving. Proponents of driver-facing cameras also hope that the cameras will reduce fatigued driving.
Cameras on Truck Drivers Continues to be a Controversial Topic
For truckers, driver-facing cameras can feel invasive and excessive. Many drivers feel that having a camera pointed at their face is a violation of their privacy. However, supporters of in-cab cameras argue that the technology can reduce accidents caused by fatigued driving and distracted driving. Some companies even offer a monetary incentive to drivers who allow driver-facing cameras in their trucks.
The purpose of driver-facing cameras is to discourage and capture evidence of unsafe driving. For example, if a driver is nodding and closing his eyes just before a wreck, this may be evidence that the crash was caused by sleep deprivation. If the driver has his hands off of the wheel because he is using his cell phone, this may be evidence of distracted driving.
Camera Footage and Truck Crash Injury Claims
Accidents involving commercial trucks like semi trucks and tanker trucks often result in severe injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one were hurt in a truck accident, you may be able to pursue monetary damages through a truck accident injury claim. Compensation for medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost income, and other economic damages may be available. You may also be entitled to restitution for your non-financial damages including your pain and mental anguish.
To build a successful claim and recover monetary damages after a truck crash, you will need to bring a compelling case against the at-fault party. Camera footage from dash cameras and may be an essential piece of evidence in a claim. However, camera footage may be lost or destroyed if it is not preserved. This is one reason it is important to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after a truck accident.
Contact a New Braunfels Truck Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt or a loved one was killed in a collision involving a commercial truck, contact The Bettersworth Law Firm for help. Call our New Braunfels personal injury attorneys at 830-443-9193 today for a free consultation.
Sources:
https://www.trucker.com/drivers/article/21747436/preventing-distracted-driving-in-a-connected-world
