Understanding trucking regulations is essential, especially if you’ve been hurt in a truck accident and are looking to recover compensation for your crash-related losses. Truck drivers may need to follow different laws depending on whether they are transporting cargo across state lines or staying within a state. What Does ‘Intrastate’…
In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves rushing from one place to another. Whether it’s commuting to work, running errands, or embarking on a road trip, the temptation to push the speed limit can be all too familiar. However, as an experienced truck accident…
Motor carriers in the United States must prove they meet minimum levels of financial responsibility in case their vehicles are involved in accidents that cause injuries and damage. Showing such proof involves completing and submitting Form MCS-90. What is an MCS-90 endorsement? You may be asking this question because you’ve…
Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis is a major trucking route across Missouri. Tractor-trailers frequently travel I-70 and many other highways across the state. Semi-trucks are a regular sight throughout Missouri. These giants of the road are anything but gentle, though. If you’re involved in a crash with…
Commercial truck drivers have certain responsibilities after a crash. Most trucking companies have specific post-accident procedures that their drivers must observe, whether they’re employees or independent contractors. If you were injured in a crash caused by a commercial truck driver, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses…
Thanksgiving  is synonymous with warmth, gratitude, and quality time spent with loved ones. However, amid the festivities and travel plans, it’s crucial to prioritize safety on the roads. In a recent bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Shelley Moore Capito have introduced the Drive Safer Sunday Resolution, urging…
It was a normal winter day in Indiana. It was cold and it had been snowing. The temperature fluctuated to above and below freezing. The roads had been clear of snow but there were patches of ice. A wife and mother of two was cooking dinner when she realized that…
Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC has been named a Tier 1 firm in Indianapolis for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®. Best Law Firms® rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of clients and professional reference evaluations, peer review from…
A Personal Injury Case Analysis: A group of college aged adults were driving from Indiana to California. It was quite the adventure. Unfortunately, they would never make it. While heading west on I-70 in Kansas, near the Colorado state line, the Volkswagen van they were in was rear-ended by a…
Trucking industry regulations help ensure the safety of all road users. From enforcing hours of service (HOS) for truck drivers to requiring regular vehicle inspections, state and federal regulations for commercial trucking can reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths. However, these regulations are effective only when drivers and…