Category: After the Crash

There are more than 243 million licensed drivers in the United States. Altogether, these drivers travel about 11 billion miles each day. Keeping our roads safe requires every driver — no matter their age, experience or vehicle — to follow the rules. Both semi tractor-trailer drivers and passenger vehicle drivers…

Few words can describe the grief of a family that has lost one of its own. Fewer still can fill the hole left by a loved one’s death. When Gerald English died in a fiery crash in February 2022, his wife, children and grandchildren grappled with a loss they neither…

As a professional truck driver of five years, Akeem Hicks is familiar with the rules semi drivers must follow to stay safe. And, as the survivor of a crash caused by another trucker, he has seen firsthand what happens when drivers don’t follow those rules. Recently, Akeem joined attorney David…

“There are a lot of lawyers who make you feel like you’re lucky to have them as your lawyer,” David Craig said. “I feel very fortunate to have you as my client. It’s a subtle difference — but it’s a huge difference.” In a profession too-often centered around money and…

Many clients react with anxiety and discomfort when they hear they’ll be deposed (questioned under oath) by opposing counsel. In episode 55 of After the Crash, a personal injury podcast, Craig, Kelley & Faultless partner Alex Craig sits down with host David Craig to share an insider’s perspective on depositions,…

Sending a text message takes drivers’ eyes away from the roads for five seconds, on average. At 55 miles per hour, that’s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which means we’re zeroing in on the epidemic on our…

Emotional trauma from a serious motor vehicle accident can prevent survivors from moving on and can even slow the healing of physical wounds. The emotional and psychological distress that crash victims endure must be taken seriously and treated with urgency. Trauma affects each person differently. In some cases, it doesn’t…

Being deposed — sitting down with a defense attorney and answering questions — is a nerve-wracking ordeal for most personal injury clients. Alex Craig, a lawyer who’s helped countless clients through depositions, said a good attorney can relieve some of this stress. Preparing, setting priorities and being honest are some…

It may seem futuristic, but it’s happening: Semi-trucks are driving themselves. Eight months ago, we asked, “What happens when there’s no one behind the wheel?” Autonomous trucking has been a hot topic for a while, and now it has become a reality. Back in August, readers left comments on our…

Semi tractor-trailer inspections over the past few years have highlighted dangerous trends: hours-of-service violations, falsified logs, and defective equipment, among others. The CVSA’s yearly International Roadcheck, which conducts thousands of commercial vehicle inspections in a three-day span, is scheduled for May this year. Here’s what the event will focus on,…