Category: Truck Accidents

As personal injury lawyers at Craig, Kelley, and Faultless LLC, we prepare legal demands to submit to insurance companies for compensation after an Indiana car accident, the costs of an accident victim’s medical care are a primary driver of the amount sought. In some severe injury cases, the long-term effects…

National and state government reports tell us that there were 205,532 motor vehicle accidents in Indiana in 2014 that caused injury or property damage, and 821 fatal traffic accidents in Indiana in 2015, of which 178 involved drunk driving. At Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, our car accident and truck…

Each of us has seen a car accident on the highway with an ambulance nearby, indicating someone may have been severely injured. The impact of a collision can cause traumatic injuries and incapacitating injuries. Our car accident attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC typically assist accident victims who have…

INDOT, an acronym for the Indiana Department of Transportation, is responsible for maintaining safe roads and intersections throughout the state of Indiana. To handle day-to-day operations ranging from management of construction projects in highway work zones to traffic control signals and more, INDOT has numerous offices and vehicles across the…

One of the few things worse than a collision with a tractor-trailer is a crash involving a large truck or chemical tanker truck transporting hazardous chemicals. Depending on the type of hazardous material being shipped, a crash may mean an explosion and fire, significant injuries to the motorists involved, or…

Driving in Indiana in the winter can be scary. It’s best to stay off the roads during inclement weather unless you have to travel. Rain, snow, ice, and wind affect everything from visibility to maneuverability. Freezing rain, sleet, and snow can make large trucks harder to control and significantly increase…

When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented a new set of rules designed to ensure that drivers of large commercial trucks receive ample rest and sleep throughout trips in June, 2013, it was meant to reduce the amount of accidents caused by driver fatigue. It was a direct…

How is a car accident different from a truck accident case? There are many ways in which these types of accidents are distinct from one another, including the severity of injuries that often result from truck crashes. While Indiana truck accidents can lead to greater harms than auto accidents involving…

Like most other states, Indiana has seen its share of budget cuts over the last few years, particularly when it comes to the public infrastructure sector. Unfortunately, many of those laid off from government positions performed jobs that made our roads safer — state troopers, public works employees and motor…

When selecting an attorney to handle your truck accident injury claim, there are a number of issues you should consider and qualities you should look for. The right lawyer can make the difference between a favorable and unfavorable outcome, so it’s not a decision you should take lightly. Contact the…