Category: Auto Accidents

Under Indiana law, all drivers and passengers over the age of 16 are required to wear seatbelts while vehicles are in motion. The failure to wear a seatbelt is a moving violation and could result in a traffic stop and fines, which start at $25 for first-time offenders. All passengers…

One of the issues our clients face when pursuing car accident claims is the need for money as the case progresses. It can take a year or more to settle a contested car accident claim. The bills from medical providers and others may be accumulating. An injured person who is…

Please note that Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, does not handle legal malpractice cases. Choosing the right attorney can be challenging. There are a lot of law firms that make extraordinary claims and some that even show up at your door uninvited. Understanding what constitutes unethical behavior on the part…

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming more and more attached to their cell phones. We take them everywhere, check them when we wake in the middle of the night and train ourselves to react immediately to new message alerts. Many drivers cannot even bring themselves to detach from their…

Some people are not competent to operate a car safely because of cognitive decline, failing eyesight, or other health issues. These unsafe drivers pose a risk to themselves and others on the road. Under Missouri law, immediate family members and certain professionals such as doctors and social workers can report…

When workers, heavy equipment, large trucks, and other vehicles are present, a road construction zone can be a dangerous place to pass through safely. Speeding elevates the risk of construction zone crashes. That is why it is crucial to slow down and remain alert for lane changes, merging vehicles, and…

Forty-eight U.S. states have made texting behind the wheel illegal for all drivers. Not Missouri. The state of Missouri allows drivers 22 years old and older to text while driving. Younger drivers cannot legally text while driving in Missouri. Missouri has no prohibition on cellphone use behind the wheel, despite…

Drivers who are younger are more likely to speed and engage in other aggressive and dangerous driving behaviors, and so are men of all ages. That’s what the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found in its annual Traffic Safety Culture survey published in June 2020. If you’ve ever paid higher…

Researchers for the AAA auto club say active driving assistance systems for cars caused some type of issue for motorists about every 8 miles of driving in road testing and “are far from 100% reliable.” It appears that roadways filled with self-driving cars that will help us avoid car accidents remains…