Category: After the Crash

For Missouri families dealing with the aftermath of a commercial motor vehicle wreck, hiring a lawyer is not the first thing they consider. More terrifying questions loom large in their minds, like how to avoid medical debt, what will happen to dependents, or even how to go about funeral arrangements….

In 2011, multiple members of the Megel family were in a deadly crash on U.S. 50 involving a semi-truck. That crash injured Nick Megel’s father and daughter and killed his mother. When the Megels hired Craig, Kelley & Faultless to take their case, it was discovered that the semi that…

The trucking industry has utilized non-domiciled commercial drivers to fill gaps caused by recruitment challenges and high turnover for over a decade, resulting in foreign-born drivers making up 18% of those operating commercial motor vehicles by the end of 2025. Since the beginning of 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…

Semi tractor-trailers are loaded with cargo every day to transport goods all across the country – sometimes multiple loads a day. Missouri in particular is a key logistics state, with federal transportation statistics showing that it hosts tens of millions of semi-trucks annually. These drivers and their commercial motor vehicles…

In order to drive a commercial motor vehicle, like a semi-truck, aspiring drivers are required to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Previously, those seeking a CDL would be required to attend a state-licensed CDL school and participate in a comprehensive training program to ensure they fully understand how to…

When the negligence of a trucking company results in serious injury or wrongful death, they should face the consequences of their actions. But what happens when these carriers manage to evade penalties? For those that violate federal safety standards, they are often met with several interventions from the Federal Motor…

Building your law firm’s reputation is crucial to your practice; reputation shows potential clients exactly the kind of firm you are and what they can expect if you’re hired. And now, as legal marketing becomes more and more saturated in the digital age, building a reputation that resonates with clients…

About six years ago in the fall of 2020, nationally recognized truck accident attorney David W. Craig launched his podcast, After the Crash. The monthly episodes are primarily aimed at the victims and families of victims of semi or other heavy truck wrecks, helping to educate and empower listeners in…

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…