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CDR: Crash Data Retrieval System

Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) systems are crucial tools in accident reconstruction and investigation. Thomas Lepper Associates specializes in analyzing CDR data to provide comprehensive insights into vehicle accidents. Our services include:


  • Brake status analysis
  • Vehicle speed assessment
  • Engine speed evaluation
  • Throttle percentage examination
  • Driver's seat belt status verification
  • Airbag deployment timing analysis
  • SIR warning lamp status check
  • Ignition cycle assessment


For detailed CDR analysis and expert testimony, reach out to us today.


Understanding the Importance of CDR in Accident Investigations

Crash data retrieval systems provide critical data that can help reconstruct the events leading up to an accident. Here's why you might need our CDR analysis services:


  • Determine precise vehicle behavior before impact
  • Verify driver actions and vehicle responses
  • Establish a timeline of events during an accident
  • Corroborate or challenge witness statements
  • Support or defend legal claims
  • Enhance overall accident reconstruction accuracy


Our thorough analysis of CDR data can provide you with the insights needed to understand the full picture of an accident scenario.


Why Choose Thomas Lepper Associates

When it comes to CDR analysis and expert testimony, we stand out for several reasons:


  • Open consultation on any questions
  • Support without commitment
  • Accessible anytime
  • Over 30 years of experience in the field
  • Comprehensive understanding of CDR systems
  • Ability to interpret complex data for legal proceedings
  • Serving multiple states across the Western United States


Our commitment to providing thorough, accurate, and accessible CDR analysis makes us a trusted partner in accident investigations and legal proceedings.


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Don't let crucial accident data go unanalyzed. Thomas Lepper Associates is ready to provide you with the CDR analysis and expert testimony you need. Our team is prepared to provide insights that can make a significant difference in your case. We're pleased to now conduct virtual consultation sessions via Zoom, expanding access to our forensic expertise no matter your location. This convenient option allows you to connect with our specialists remotely—without sacrificing the depth, accuracy, or quality of our evaluations. Contact us today to discuss your CDR analysis needs and how we can support your investigation or legal proceedings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before exploring our detailed FAQs, it can be helpful to understand the role these questions play for clients evaluating crash data retrieval in CA services. Many attorneys, insurance professionals, and investigators want clarity on how CDR analysis supports case development and what working with a specialized technical team involves. The questions below reflect the common concerns, expectations, and considerations of clients seeking reliable, accurate insight from crash data retrieval in CA. Each answer is written to help you better understand our capabilities, our approach, and the value of professional CDR interpretation in complex accident matters.

  • How do you obtain CDR data from a vehicle?

    To perform crash data retrieval in CA, our team uses certified hardware and software that connect directly to the vehicle. If the car is relatively intact, we may retrieve the data through the standard diagnostic port. When the vehicle is damaged, we can often reach the data by accessing or removing specific modules. Each extraction is completed using controlled procedures to ensure the data remains stable, unaltered, and fully verifiable. Clients appreciate that the process is systematic and designed to maintain the integrity of the information from start to finish.

  • What types of vehicles are compatible with CDR systems?

    Many modern passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks support crash data retrieval in CA. Compatibility depends on manufacturer specifications and the year of the vehicle, but most major brands record detailed crash-related information as part of their safety systems. If clients aren't sure whether their vehicle model supports CDR access, we confirm compatibility during the consultation phase. This ensures realistic expectations and helps determine the most appropriate plan for extraction and analysis.

  • How accurate is the information extracted from the CDR system?

    The accuracy of crash data retrieval in CA is one of the reasons it is so widely relied upon in technical investigations and legal cases. The vehicle's electronic control modules constantly monitor and record certain parameters during normal operation as well as in crash events. While the system has limitations, the data captured is generally precise and trustworthy when interpreted correctly. Our expertise ensures the raw numbers are translated responsibly, with context, engineering insight, and a clear understanding of how each value fits into the overall timeline of the event.

  • Does CDR data always show what happened in the accident?

    Crash data retrieval in CA provides important information, but like any technical dataset, it focuses on specific parameters. It may not capture every detail of an event, but it does deliver measurements that clarify driver inputs, vehicle responses, and the timing of key actions. When this information is combined with physical evidence, scene documentation, and statements, it helps form a coherent understanding of the accident. We explain what the data does and does not represent so clients can use it effectively in their case.

  • How long does the CDR analysis process take?

    Once the vehicle is available and accessible, crash data retrieval in CA can often be performed promptly. The extraction itself may be relatively quick, but the full analysis takes additional time to ensure accuracy and clarity. Our final reports summarize each relevant parameter, highlight meaningful findings, and present the information in a way that supports case objectives. Clients receive clear guidance on expected timelines so they can plan around filing dates, reviews, or legal milestones.

  • What information do you typically extract from a CDR module?

    Every vehicle varies, but crash data retrieval in CA commonly includes speed, braking, throttle position, engine RPM, airbag deployment timing, seat belt usage, ignition cycles, steering input, and certain motion-related values. These details shed light on how the vehicle was operating moments before impact, during the collision, and sometimes immediately afterward. For clients building technical arguments, these measured parameters provide essential clarity on driver behavior, mechanical response, and event sequence.

  • Can you assist with testimony or expert interpretation of the CDR results?

    Yes. Because crash data retrieval in CA captures complex engineering information, expert interpretation is often required to use it effectively in legal settings. We provide explanations for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial environments. Our goal is to translate highly technical findings into clear, understandable language without oversimplifying the science. Clients rely on this expertise to support claims, challenge opposing interpretations, and present solid, data-supported arguments.

  • Do you preserve the CDR data for future use in the case?

    After completing crash data retrieval in CA, we organize the extracted files and findings so they can be referenced throughout the case. This includes storing the data in standardized formats and preparing documentation that remains accessible during case development. Clients benefit from having stable, well-preserved records that can be reviewed later by additional experts, opposing parties, or decision-makers involved in the dispute.

  • What if the vehicle is heavily damaged? Can you still extract CDR data?

    In many cases, yes. Crash data retrieval in CA tools are designed to access information even when the vehicle's exterior or systems are compromised. If the diagnostic port is unreachable, modules may be removed or accessed directly to recover the stored crash data. Each situation is evaluated individually to determine the safest and most reliable method, ensuring clients receive the maximum possible information from the vehicle's systems.