One critical piece of legal evidence in many Indianapolis truck accident investigations is data from the truck’s black box. The device, similar to flight data recorders installed on airplanes, records the truck’s speed, driver inputs, and other vital information whenever the truck is operating. In a truck accident claim, black…
Looking to find the right attorney can feel intimidating. If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident involving a big truck, it can feel overwhelming. These accidents often come with costly medical bills, emotional distress, and the need for legal assistance. You want to make…
We have all had that feeling of dread. Maybe we are running late on our way to work, trying to get our kids to practice, or have almost reached our destination when we see the flashing lights, cones, and signs that alert us to the necessary evil that is road…
Have you been involved in a crash with a truck driver who made an unexpectedly wide right turn? If so, you might wonder if the maneuver was justified and whether the truck driver is at fault. Here’s what you need to know about why trucks make wide right turns. Reasons…
Craig, Kelley & Faultless, a nationally recognized personal injury firm, is proud to announce that Scott A. Faultless, a founding member and partner of the law firm, has successfully achieved recertification for the next five years as a truck accident law advocate which is awarded by the National Board of…
We’ve all been there. Maybe you are on your way to work, dropping your kids off to school, or finally setting out on that anticipated family vacation when you see that dreaded sign: “Road Construction Ahead.” Road construction is one of those necessary evils in society. Construction provides improvements and…
1. Always Use a Turn Signal and Use Your Mirrors Construction zones can be difficult to navigate. One of the best ways to stay safe in a construction zone is to make sure that you always use turn signals, no matter what. Failure to use turn signals in such environments…
For many who do it professionally, truck driving is a lifestyle that involves long hours on the road, away from family and home. It’s perhaps no surprise that many truck drivers consider bringing their dogs or other pets along for the ride. But furry friends can be furry distractions, too,…
Imagine that you are 17 again. In April of your junior year, you climb into the back of a vehicle with six of your high school friends to take a trip to McDonald’s during lunch. Your friend, who is driving the vehicle, has recently obtained her license, and is driving…
Many times, following a semi-truck car crash, the trucking companies or their insurance companies will claim that the accident wasn’t their truck driver’s fault because he/she suffered a sudden medical emergency. They raise this defense in order to attempt to escape paying for the harm their drivers cause. Most people…