What Makes a Good Personal Injury Attorney and Client Advocate? David W. Craig Features on It’s Time for Moore Injury Funding Podcast

When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury or wrongful death, it is important to hire a personal injury attorney that understands the importance of providing clients with the representation they need and deserve during challenging times.

While on a recent episode of the It’s Time for Moore Injury Funding podcast, Nationally Recognized Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig spoke with host Laura Moore about how his firm supports clients, the role ethics play in the legal profession, what distinguishes a good personal injury attorney, and more.

What Are Characteristics of a Good Personal Injury Attorney?

There are many characteristics that make a good personal injury attorney. One is the ability to build a strong case from the ground up and prepare for every possibility. For David, this starts from the very beginning, gathering evidence and building a strong case.

Whether it is a personal injury case or specifically a truck wreck case, it is crucial to begin gathering evidence as soon as possible. This includes deploying a rapid response team and investigators that look through the scene of a crash or injury for cameras, vehicles involved, and other evidence. The legal team will also send preservation of evidence letters right away to ensure necessary physical proof or documentation is not destroyed.

To further build your case, the attorney should put together a team to support their client as the case progresses. Attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and litigation experts work together to move the case forward quickly and provide the client with assistance throughout the process.

A good personal injury attorney should also have a solid moral compass and understand their strengths and weaknesses. Not every attorney is great at everything, and a good lawyer surrounds themselves with fellow attorneys and employees that complement their skills. They should not be afraid to seek help from fellow attorneys, working together instead of seeing each other as competitors. Furthermore, putting effort into building their own expertise as well as those that are part of their legal team helps to strengthen their ability to support their clients. All of these choices and characteristics make a personal injury attorney who does everything they can to fight for justice.

How Should Personal Injury Attorneys Advocate for Clients?

With personal injury cases, attorneys are working with clients who are going through a difficult experience, requiring attorneys to provide trust and support when needed. It is crucial for personal injury lawyers to be steadfast advocates for their injured clients.

David’s philosophy is to treat clients the way they want to be treated. It is the attorney’s responsibility to provide clients with care and resources after an injury or wrongful death. At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, clients speak to employees with social work and psychology backgrounds that will listen and advocate for their needs, such as how they prefer to communicate and how to help them recover. From there, the attorneys and legal team learn a client’s expectations and work to exceed them.

Personal injury attorneys also help their clients regain stability. It is not uncommon for those dealing with a serious injury or wrongful death to be put into a tight financial situation due to hefty medical bills and lost wages. The legal team should work to point clients toward professionals that can assist with medical treatments, financial planning, and more to help them get back on their feet.

Furthermore, a good personal injury attorney goes above and beyond to advocate for both clients and the general public by pushing for systemic change. For trucking specifically, David has seen that there is always legislation being passed that benefits trucking companies and makes the roads more dangerous for everyone. Co-founder of Craig, Kelley & Faultless Scott A. Faultless regularly lobbies congressmen in Indiana, fighting to prevent road safety laws from changing for the worse and working to try creating more favorable laws.

Ultimately, it is David’s goal to make a positive difference in live of others, focusing on clients first. He believes giving back is extraordinarily important and his efforts as a personal injury attorney reflect that.

Experienced Truck Accident Attorney

David W. Craig is the managing partner and one of the founders of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, a personal injury law firm headquartered in Indianapolis. Craig, Kelley & Faultless can be contacted at (888) 253-5198, and additional information can be found on the firm’s website or on Facebook and LinkedIn.

He is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association in Truck Accident Law. He sits on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. He is the managing partner and one of the founding partners of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC. He is recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as a Top 50 Indiana lawyer by Super Lawyers. David is the author of Semitruck Wreck, A Guide for Victims and Their Families and It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, both written to help people navigate what comes next after a tragic wreck. He also hosts the podcast After the Crash, where you can gain valuable information about the dangers involving semis and large trucks that do not follow safety protocol regarding speed, weather conditions, maintenance upkeep, etc.

Injured After a Truck Wreck? Craig, Kelley & Faultless Can Help

Attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless are prepared and have the experience to help victims and their loved ones involved in commercial vehicle wrecks through every aspect of their case. Both attorneys David W. Craig and Scott A. Faultless are board-certified in truck accident law by the NBTA, accredited by the American Bar Association. The firm also has a rapid response team that works with investigators, reconstructionists and mechanics who immediately collect evidence as soon as the firm is hired. Additionally, two of the firm’s litigation paralegals are board-certified in truck accident law by the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Their team-centered approach puts client needs at the forefront, and several attorneys will work on your case to achieve the best possible outcome.

Reach out for a free case consultation today at (888) 253-5198 or online.

David W. Craig is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association in Truck Accident Law. He sits on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (which requires the board certification in truck accident law). He is the managing partner and one of the founding partners of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC. He is recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as a Top 50 Indiana lawyer by Super Lawyers. David is the author of Semitruck Wreck, A Guide for Victims and Their Families and It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, both written to help people navigate what comes next after a tragic wreck. He also hosts the podcast After the Crash, where you can gain valuable information about the dangers involving semis and large trucks that do not follow safety protocol regarding speed, weather conditions, maintenance upkeep, etc.