Category: After the Crash

While driving on I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana outside of Richmond on Veteran’s Day 2020, James Alcorn was killed due to a hidden shipping defect that caused large pipes to fall from a semi-tractor trailer. After the pipes fell from the trailer, the semi driver stopped in the passing lane…

When you have been in a truck accident, it is important to hire a qualified attorney to help you get the settlement you deserve. However, there may be attorneys you do not know who approach you and try to take you on as a client. It is important to understand…

Truck drivers travel all across the country to deliver goods on time. In order to meet the demands of their schedules and ensure they drive safely, truckers need places to safely park and rest. However, the current national truck parking shortage can have dangerous consequences that affect everyone on the…

There are certain ethics and rules that attorneys are meant to follow. Specifically, attorneys must get clients in an ethical manner. Everyone has the right to choose the best attorney for them, but when someone is personally solicited, they may feel that they should hire that lawyer. Personal solicitation refers…

Lack of safe and legal parking for semi-trucks and other commercial motor vehicles is a national problem. Truck drivers are required to follow federal hours-of-service regulations, which mandate rest breaks at specific times. That means they need safe places to park. However, these parking shortages put drivers into situations where…

After you have been in a wreck involving a semi-truck or other commercial motor vehicle, it is important to hire an attorney that is qualified to handle your case. Two of the most important factors to look for in an attorney are truck industry expertise and litigation experience. There are…

Driving at high speeds can cause accidents that result in serious injuries or death. This danger is especially prevalent when the speeding vehicle is a semi-truck because of the vehicle’s size, which contributes to the force of an accident. In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found 28% of…

When you’ve experienced an accident involving a semi-truck, it is important to call the police to the scene of the wreck and file a police report. The report will contain information that provides the initial details of the wreck and witness statements, which allows police to create a story of…

Becoming a trial attorney and building expertise in truck accident law are some of the biggest factors and challenges in Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig’s early legal career. But pushing through, taking the time to develop his skills, and challenging himself is what has made him into the nationally…

Riding a motorcycle is a fun hobby for many people—experiencing the thrill of riding on the open road and learning to control a challenging vehicle. But choosing to ride a non-enclosed vehicle poses many dangers, making motorcyclists more vulnerable to road accidents. While motorcycles make up 3% of all registered…