For more than 26 years, Managing Partner David W. Craig has dedicated himself to the growth of Craig, Kelley & Faultless and advocating for truck accident victims, and this year was no different. The firm now has two of only four attorneys in Indiana that are Board-Certified in Truck Accident…
Truck drivers often make strenuous and long-distance journeys to ship goods from one place to another. These demanding schedules require drivers to take breaks at certain times and meet the terms of federal hours-of-service regulations to ensure they are capable of safely operating large trucks. But mandated breaks mean truckers…
Following a devastating truck accident, one of the first things on your mind may be hiring an attorney to take on your case. While it is crucial to hire an attorney with truck accident law expertise, your attorney should not be the only person working on your case. In fact,…
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…
Severe weather passed through Indiana during Thanksgiving weekend, resulting in numerous accidents across the state. Icy, near-whiteout conditions led to a massive pileup involving 45 cars on I-70 westbound on Saturday, November 29th. The accident happened in western Indiana outside of Terre Haute, not far from the Illinois border, at…
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…