Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is vastly different from driving a passenger vehicle, and professional drivers require a special license to legally operate heavy trucks, just like pilots need a special license to fly a plane. When someone chooses to pursue commercial driving as a career, they typically attend…
Drivers of all kinds regularly encounter visibility issues while behind the wheel. Whether it’s fog, torrential downpour, snow, smoke or glare from the sun, everyone must assess their ability for the conditions and decide if it is safest to get off the road or continue driving. For those driving commercial…
Preparing a case for trial can be a complex process, requiring attorneys to not only gather the materials needed to present their case to a jury, but also anticipate how jurors will respond to that case. Oftentimes, going to trial is the only way for attorneys to hold people and…
Truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle collisions due to the size of commercial trucks and the speeds involved in many of them. But what are the states with the most semi-truck accidents, and what accounts for the variation from one state to another? What Are the Top…
On April 28, 2026, Board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and nationally recognized truck accident attorney David W. Craig will be a speaker for the “Truck Accident Litigation: From Initial Response to Trial Strategy” webinar hosted by My Law CLE. The webinar will showcase aspects of truck accident…
Interstate 70 is one of the major roadways that passes through the central portion of Indiana, traveling east to west and west to east to connect Indianapolis to several rural and urban towns. The entire length of the Indiana portion of the interstate is 156.6 miles long, crossing from Illinois…
Over the course of the past two decades, there has been an increase in foreign drivers in the trucking industry. The number of foreign-born drivers increased by more than double the amount from 2000 to 2021, starting at 316,000 drivers and rising to more than 720,000. By the end of…
Driving while fatigued, whether you drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or a passenger vehicle, creates safety risks for all motorists. For those driving heavy trucks, drowsy driving can lead to devastating accidents because of the vehicle’s size and weight. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigued…
Getting into a car accident rarely comes without stress, but collisions with uninsured motorists bring a heightened level of concern. Who will pay your medical bills, replace your lost income, take responsibility for your pain and suffering, and cover the damage to your vehicle? Here’s what to do after an…
If a semi-truck driver says they could not avoid the accident because they could not see — is that a valid defense? No! Nationally Recognized Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig has handled several cases where a truck driver claims a collision was not their fault because they could not…