Drivers of commercial motor vehicles have complicated relationships with Electronic Logging Devices, a technology required by the government since 2019. The devices are controversial; some truck drivers appreciate them, while many don’t. Electronic logs make the job more efficient but can feel like surveillance. They protect truckers but sometimes inconvenience…
Nearly 80% of the 7,522 pedestrians hit and killed in 2022 died at night. Data shows that night hours are the most dangerous for pedestrians for various reasons — but mostly because of the darkness. When the sun sets, the road’s usual dangers are amplified. Distracted, drowsy and drunk driving…
Home to both Kansas City — one of the country’s 50 most populous cities — and St. Louis — one of the top 100 — Missouri is a Midwestern transportation hub. Freight travels across the state, people commute into the city for work, and families pass through on road trips….
The volume of attendees at Monday’s (Aug. 19) truck wreck seminar exceeded expectations when lawyers and paralegals from across Indiana and some from out of state gathered in Noblesville to learn and network. The “Winning Truck Wreck Cases” seminar was hosted by McKinney School of Law graduates, David Craig…
Human error causes most large-truck wrecks. People get distracted, fall asleep and act impulsively. We are approaching a future where semi-trucks drive themselves, but are computer-calculated decisions actually safer than those made by humans? As the automotive industry turns to tech that could remove humans from vehicles, we must consider…
“Can I sue for a hit-and-run truck accident in Indianapolis?” The answer is yes. You can sue if you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run truck accident if the responsible driver can be located. However, “Can you sue for a hit-and-run accident?” may not be the right question. Your goal shouldn’t…
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time that may cause some parents to rejoice and some students to weep. Yet, it’s here once again. School is back in session. School Buses and their Passengers We have all seen those big yellow school buses taking children to and from…
Semi-trucks whizz by, ignoring signs with lowered speed limits in big, bold letters. Cars weave through traffic, despite lane closures and traffic cones and neon-orange vests. Their actions have severe consequences. In 2022, work-zone crashes involving speeding killed more than 300 people and injured 9,357 others in the United States….
Being on or near the roads as a pedestrian is dangerous. You’re vulnerable, hard to see and small compared to motor vehicles. While crosswalks are used to protect those crossing the streets, some situations don’t offer protection. Have you ever had to pull over on the shoulder of an interstate…
Seven attorneys with personal injury law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®. Attorneys David Craig, William (B.J.) Kelley, Scott Faultless, Alexander Craig and Christopher Barry were included in The Best Lawyers in America®. Two other Craig, Kelley & Faultless attorneys — Samantha…