PBI Auto Law Update 2026
How might crucial data recorded by a vehicle help attorneys get a clear view of the conditions, physics, and timing of an accident after it happens?
Modern vehicles are complex, sensor-laden data acquisition systems, continuously recording both operational and environmental metrics. Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D., and Bailey A. Hentz, BSAE, ACTAR, Collision Reconstruction Engineers at DJS Associates, Inc., provide the insight litigators and investigators need into these integral data sources.
On October 30th, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT, Dr. Schorr and Ms. Hentz will join an esteemed faculty of legal professionals for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Auto Law Update 2026. Tune into the live webcast for their session, “Engineering Technology Update.”
Topics to be covered:
Data Acquisition
- ADAS, VCH, and ACM logs
- Early preservation & proper chain of custody
- Proactive measures such as preservation notices & scheduling vehicle downloads
- Quick intervention to preserve dashcam footage
Accuracy & Bias
- Validating data outputs
- Modeling speed, trajectory, & visibility
- Analyzing roadway evidence, vehicle damage, cell phone data, & potential abnormalities
Courtroom Advantages
- Creating precise, court-accepted demonstratives
- Articulating what the data does and does not show
- Expert testimony and bridging the gab between evidence and understanding
📅 Friday, October 30th, 2026
🕑 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM EDT
⏰ “Engineering Technology Update” 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
🛜 Live Webcast
Visit https://www.pbi.org/product/auto-law-update-2026/ for additional information and registration.
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