Driver impairment causes deadly wrecks every day. As of November 18, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is further restricting commercial vehicle drivers who have drug and alcohol violations. Truckers with a “prohibited” Clearinghouse status will lose their commercial driver’s licenses and must complete a return-to-duty process to re-earn…
Truck accidents upend thousands of lives across Indiana every year. If you are ever unfortunate enough to find yourself involved in one, knowing what to do immediately after a truck crash can make a significant difference in a future legal claim. Here’s a list of steps to take after a…
Once the chaos of a wreck subsides, once the sirens fade and traffic resumes, victims are faced with the aftermath. They have just lost a loved one, sustained serious injuries, experienced life-altering trauma. What Happens After a Truck Accident? Most victims ask this question. Where do we go from here?…
Everyone’s in a hurry these days. At least, it can feel that way, especially when speeding and road rage are at an all-time high. The rules of the road can become blurred amid all the rushing. Take turning right on red, for instance. It’s often permitted, but never required, yet…
Next time you’re on a highway or interstate, take a look around you. There’s likely a semi (or several) nearby. To the average car driver, they all look the same. There’s no way to know which trucks belong to shady companies — companies that sweep safety violations under the rug…
What happens when a semi-truck driver can’t read or speak English? It’s required for a Commercial Driver’s License, but hundreds of truckers without a sufficient understanding of English cross the roads each day. This causes dangerous and potentially deadly situations. If you couldn’t read signs along the interstate, you would…
Each year, more than 10,000 people are injured in accidents caused by road debris. About 100 die. The debris could be lying in the middle of the lane or could come flying toward vehicles without warning. It could be a chunk of rubber or steel, a huge pipe, or even…
Craig, Kelley & Faultless has once again been recognized for their outstanding work and skill as personal injury attorneys. The firm is honored to be recognized in the world’s oldest and most esteemed peer-reviewed legal awards publication, Best Lawyers®. It has been named a Tier 1 firm in Indianapolis for…
As self-driving cars take to the roads in some parts of the U.S., lawmakers are debating how best to regulate their operation. The lack of consensus and the absence of a clear legal framework creates some confusion when determining who can be liable when fully autonomous vehicles are involved in…
Personal Injury Case Analysis: Over the past 35+ years, I have handled numerous cases involving dump trucks. In fact, the very first truck accident case I was hired to handle involved a dump truck hauling gravel on U.S. Highway 31 in Hamilton County, Indiana. The truck left the roadway, went…