One of the challenges in obtaining the full value of a client’s case is getting the defense, the insurance company, and/or trucking company to truly understand all the harm that has been caused by the wreck or negligent act. The defense will want to see documentation concerning medical expenses, lost…
For nearly two decades, attorney and Scherr Law Firm founder Maxey Scherr has litigated numerous jury trials and secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients. She is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of…
When looking for legal representation, you need to understand that picking the wrong attorney can be devastating and have long-lasting ramifications. Unfortunately, in today’s world it is easier to pick the wrong attorney than the right one. Tactics like billboards, Google Ads, and TV commercials can sway people into thinking…
Operating a fleet of semi-trucks and other heavy trucks requires someone who diligently follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), ensuring that the fleet’s drivers, trucks, and equipment meet all federal safety standards. Those who choose to ignore FMCSRs and put everyone on the roads at risk should not be…
When choosing a truck accident attorney, one question often gets overlooked: who will help you navigate what comes after the case is over? A settlement or verdict may resolve the legal process, but it often marks the beginning of a new set of decisions. How will you set up lifelong…
Dr. David J. Fletcher, MD, MPH has dedicated his almost 40-year medical career to improving the safety of our nation’s roadways. Since 1993, he has used his national leadership to fight against trucking companies and medical examiners that put physically unfit drivers in heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles…
For Missouri families dealing with the aftermath of a commercial motor vehicle wreck, hiring a lawyer is not the first thing they consider. More terrifying questions loom large in their minds, like how to avoid medical debt, what will happen to dependents, or even how to go about funeral arrangements….
The trucking industry is subject to significant oversight by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If you were injured in a collision with a truck and anyone involved with its operations violated FMCSA regulations, evidence of those violations could play a major role in supporting your Indiana personal injury…
In 2011, multiple members of the Megel family were in a deadly crash on U.S. 50 involving a semi-truck. That crash injured Nick Megel’s father and daughter and killed his mother. When the Megels hired Craig, Kelley & Faultless to take their case, it was discovered that the semi that…
Cedar R. Abadie is uniquely qualified to mediate cases that involve collisions with commercial motor vehicles. She understands the legal issues, coverage issues and the nuances of these cases. She mediates these cases all across the country through her company, Iron Resolution Services. Cedar, an attorney for over 20 years,…