Many clients react with anxiety and discomfort when they hear they’ll be deposed (questioned under oath) by opposing counsel. In episode 55 of After the Crash, a personal injury podcast, Craig, Kelley & Faultless partner Alex Craig sits down with host David Craig to share an insider’s perspective on depositions,…
Sending a text message takes drivers’ eyes away from the roads for five seconds, on average. At 55 miles per hour, that’s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which means we’re zeroing in on the epidemic on our…
Emotional trauma from a serious motor vehicle accident can prevent survivors from moving on and can even slow the healing of physical wounds. The emotional and psychological distress that crash victims endure must be taken seriously and treated with urgency. Trauma affects each person differently. In some cases, it doesn’t…
Being deposed — sitting down with a defense attorney and answering questions — is a nerve-wracking ordeal for most personal injury clients. Alex Craig, a lawyer who’s helped countless clients through depositions, said a good attorney can relieve some of this stress. Preparing, setting priorities and being honest are some…
It may seem futuristic, but it’s happening: Semi-trucks are driving themselves. Eight months ago, we asked, “What happens when there’s no one behind the wheel?” Autonomous trucking has been a hot topic for a while, and now it has become a reality. Back in August, readers left comments on our…
Before rejecting a settlement offer, it’s vital to understand how it could affect your personal injury case and the next steps for seeking the compensation you need and deserve. Depending on the circumstances of your case, rejecting the first settlement offered by the insurance company could benefit your case in…
Alex Craig, partner at personal injury law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless, will once again speak at Indiana Trial Lawyer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Seminar. The 37th Annual Lifetime Achievement Seminar will be held May 7 and 8, 2025, in Indianapolis. Alex spoke at last year’s seminar and, at the 2023…
Semi tractor-trailer inspections over the past few years have highlighted dangerous trends: hours-of-service violations, falsified logs, and defective equipment, among others. The CVSA’s yearly International Roadcheck, which conducts thousands of commercial vehicle inspections in a three-day span, is scheduled for May this year. Here’s what the event will focus on,…
“It’s their fault, and they’re going to pay,” Dan Ramsdell said about trucking companies that force their drivers to violate federal safety regulations. Commercial motor vehicle wreck attorneys across the United States know from experience that trucking companies prioritize profits over people’s safety. Responsible truck drivers become dangerous when their…
The “Winning Truck Wreck Cases” Seminar, hosted by nationally recognized truck-wreck attorneys David W. Craig, Scott A. Faultless and presented by Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, is returning August 4, 2025. About the ‘Winning Truck Wreck Cases’ Seminar 2025 David and Scott, two of the founding partners of Craig, Kelley &…