Category: Auto Accidents

As self-driving cars take to the roads in some parts of the U.S., lawmakers are debating how best to regulate their operation. The lack of consensus and the absence of a clear legal framework creates some confusion when determining who can be liable when fully autonomous vehicles are involved in…

According to state law, the deadline for car accident claims in Indiana is two years. Injured people must file their personal injury claim within two years of the car accident or risk the courts barring them from seeking compensation for their losses. While two years might seem like plenty of…

Unethical Attorney Practices Legal marketing has become ubiquitous in today’s society, with billboards and advertisements for lawyers seemingly everywhere you look. While these advertisements may promise favorable outcomes and substantial compensation, it’s important to recognize that the best lawyer for your case may not necessarily be the one plastered on…

Indiana law prohibits a motorist from leaving the scene of an auto accident, even if no one involved in the collision was injured. Drivers must stop at the scene and exchange vehicle registration and license information with other drivers. Additional legal obligations apply if an accident results in injuries or…

Facts: The wreck occurred on a snowy day in Indiana on westbound I70. The snow had progressively gotten worse throughout the day. The roads were covered with snow and ice. Our client, a single mother, was driving home and was on I70 westbound between Plainfield and Terre Haute, Indiana. In…

Under Indiana law, all drivers and passengers over the age of 16 are required to wear seatbelts while vehicles are in motion. The failure to wear a seatbelt is a moving violation and could result in a traffic stop and fines, which start at $25 for first-time offenders. All passengers…

One of the issues our clients face when pursuing car accident claims is the need for money as the case progresses. It can take a year or more to settle a contested car accident claim. The bills from medical providers and others may be accumulating. An injured person who is…

Please note that Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, does not handle legal malpractice cases. Choosing the right attorney can be challenging. There are a lot of law firms that make extraordinary claims and some that even show up at your door uninvited. Understanding what constitutes unethical behavior on the part…

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming more and more attached to their cell phones. We take them everywhere, check them when we wake in the middle of the night and train ourselves to react immediately to new message alerts. Many drivers cannot even bring themselves to detach from their…