What is an Accident Reconstructionist? Accident reconstruction is the science of figuring out how a wreck happened and why. An accident reconstructionist’s job is to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to an accident. It is important that their conclusions must be accurate. Accident reconstructionists must be skilled in…
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents in Indiana and across the country, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimating that they account for nearly a third of all crashes. Indiana construction zones are particularly common sites for these accidents. In fact, rear-end accidents are the…
So, you’ve found yourself in a situation where you’ve realized that you need to hire an attorney. Of course, no one wants to hire a lawyer. Most people would rather try to take care of things by themselves. Why is that? Unfortunately, the profession in general doesn’t exactly have the…
Craig, Kelley, & Faultless represented a married couple who were driving their car on US 36 in Hendricks County when they were involved in an eleven-vehicle accident near the intersection of US 36 and South County Rd. 625 East. The wreck seriously injured our clients, killed two others, paralyzed one…
While snow plows make Indiana’s roads safer in winter, they can cause serious injuries when they strike pedestrians or other vehicles. Someone who sustains severe injuries in a snow plow accident resulting from someone else’s legal fault could be eligible for significant financial compensation in an Indiana personal injury case….
Traffic deaths are increasing at a scary rate, reaching more than 46,000 in 2021, according to a report from the National Safety Council. Speed related deaths made up approximately 1/3 of all the fatalities. Now is not the time to encourage people to drive even faster. And yet, some in…
Motor vehicle accidents in work zones often involve large commercial trucks. Statistically, the percentage of work zone crashes involving commercial trucks is greater than the percentage of overall collisions involving such vehicles. Statistics indicate the problem is getting worse. Unfortunately, injured parties in such crashes often face various long-term struggles…
Introduction: The trucking industry is the lifeblood of our economy, ensuring the timely transportation of goods across vast distances. However, a critical issue plagues the industry, one that affects not only the well-being of truckers but also the safety of all road users: the shortage of adequate rest areas for…
Personal injury cases often involve complex medical details that may be challenging for jurors, judges, and even legal professionals to fully comprehend. In such instances, the use of medical illustrations becomes a powerful tool to bridge the gap between intricate medical concepts and the need for clear communication within the…
Update: On July 1st, 2024 New Jersey will become the first state to raise the minimum insurance requirements for truck drivers from $750,000 to $1.5 million. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on January 16th, 2024. It is not currently clear if the bill only governs…