Partner David W. Craig has handled truck, semi and other commercial vehicle claims for over twenty (20) years. He has handled these cases in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri and Kansas. Trucking/Commercial vehicle cases are different than other injury or death cases. It is important that you have a lawyer who is familiar with how to handle these cases and who knows the laws that regulate the trucking industry. The lawyer or law firm must have knowledge and money to fight the trucking company and its insurance carrier. David W. Craig is an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive truck accident attorney. CRAIG, KELLEY & FAULTLESS will make sure the victims and their families rights are protected. Annually more than half a million 18 wheeler trucks are involved in wrecks. Approximately 5000 of these wrecks result in fatalities. In fact, the average number of deaths from truck wrecks has averaged 5000 since the year 2000. Three of the most deadly trucking states in the nation are Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri. Large trucks weigh anywhere from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds. A typical passenger vehicle weighs only around 3,000 pounds. The passenger vehicle doesn't have a chance in a wreck with a semi or large truck. The consequences of these wrecks are all too often devastating to the occupants of the passenger vehicle and their families. The trucking industry is a multibillion dollar industry. The number of semis on the road increase yearly. The trucking industry and their insurance carriers look at wrecks as part of their business. Once a wreck happens the trucking company or their insurance company immediately start doing damage control to protect themselves. Truck drivers are often trained not to say anything or make any statement that may later be used against them. The truck driver often radios the company and talks to the company before talking to the police. The trucking company often has a representative present at the scene while the investigation is still underway. The trucking company will often try to remove their vehicles as soon as possible. Sometimes they will attempt to make repairs to the vehicle before someone independent can inspect the truck. It is important that the family of those involved in the wreck hire a trucking injury attorney as soon as possible. The faster the investigation and work gets started by the family's attorney, the better the chances are of either winning the lawsuit or getting a fair settlement. If hired, CRAIG, KELLEY & FAULTLESS immediately starts preserving the evidence. We will make sure, by obtaining a court order if necessary, that the truck isn't altered until after an independent inspection by a qualified truck expert. The law firm will immediately send an accident reconstructionist to the scene of the wreck to preserve evidence. Statements will be obtained as well as any critical measurements and photographs. Prompt, skilled and thorough investigation is critical in trucking cases. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in a trucking accident, you need an experienced, aggressive accident attorney. Call David W. Craig at CRAIG, KELLEY & FAULTLESS immediately. (800) 746-0226.