America’s trucking industry is responding to a shortage of qualified truck drivers in part by putting retired truckers back behind the wheel. This raises concerns about truck drivers’ health and whether drivers are being vetted physically as they should be. In a recent After the Crash podcast, attorney David Craig, managing…
When you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you need experienced legal representation to help you recover compensation from a negligent truck driver or trucking company. But where do you find a good lawyer? You can get a lawyer referral from family or friends, other attorneys you know, bar association…
A semi-truck can go as fast as most passenger cars, but truckers are required to abide by lower speed limits in certain locations. Trucks soon will be equipped with mandatory speed limiter devices that control top speeds. What Are Semi-Truck Speed Limits? In Indiana, most speed limits for commercial trucks…
Partners David Craig and Scott Faultless are honored that they have been invited to speak at the 35th Annual Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Lifetime Achievement Seminar on May 2 and 3, 2023. Craig, Kelley & Faultless is also excited and proud to announce that during that seminar, Partner Alex Craig…
Any traffic accident has the potential to cause significant damage and life-altering injuries. However, crashes involving commercial trucks can be particularly catastrophic due in part to their massive size and weight compared to other vehicles. Truck drivers who drive too fast for traffic conditions or drive when dangerously fatigued put…
Truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents that occur. If you suffer injuries in a semi-truck accident, you should understand the potential value of your injury claim or lawsuit. Factors Affecting Your Truck Accident Settlement Value When you suffer an injury in a truck accident, you might…
Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC is proud to announce that Alexander R. Craig was awarded the prestigious 2023 Max Goodwin Young Lawyer Award from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). This award is presented to only one attorney in Indiana each year. Alex is a partner at Craig, Kelley and…
Attorney Scott Faultless, a founding partner of the law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless, recently testified before the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee concerning Senate Bill 324. The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association was against the Bill and asked Scott to share his knowledge and expertise with respect to litigation involving commercial…
Every year people are injured or killed by falling cargo that was improperly secured. Proper load securement is critical because a semi pulling a trailer will be confronted with wind, poor road conditions, and other factors that can cause vibrations and movements that shake and loosen the load. Craig, Kelley…
Missouri had a universal motorcycle helmet law for several decades. However, the state changed the law a few years ago, relaxing the requirement for all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. As a motorcycle rider in Missouri, you need to familiarize yourself with the new helmet law. You should understand…