Can I recover the video through dashcam forensics?

Dashcam forensics refers to the procedure of recovering deleted or damaged video from the memory card or storage device of a vehicle dashcam using specialized digital forensics equipment and techniques.

As in the situation you described, in a case disputing negligence, such as a traffic accident, the restoration of video can itself become the key evidence of the case, so a prompt and accurate procedure is needed.

At this time, video recovery through dashcam forensics requires specialized digital forensics equipment and an expert's techniques, so it is safe to entrust it to an expert.

However, you should keep in mind that dashcam video recovery is not always 100% possible.

This is because, due to the nature of storage devices, if the deleted space is overwritten with new data, recovery may become impossible.

Therefore, after an accident, it is important to immediately stop using the dashcam memory card and to store it so that no further recording takes place.

In addition, for forensically recovered dashcam video material to be used as legal evidence in a future lawsuit and the like, several requirements must be met.

1) Guarantee of identity with the original and integrity

2) A lawful collection procedure

3) Submission of a specialized institution's report

Therefore, in a situation where there is a dispute over accident negligence like the present one, we recommend that you first check whether recovery is possible through a specialized digital forensics institution or an attorney without delay.