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 anticipated nor understood. In a […]
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 Craig on his podcast, After […]
“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 pride, the best lawyers set […]
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 and Faultless LLC partner Alex Craig sits down with host David Craig to share an insider’s perspective on depositions, including what they are, […]
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 roadways. Cell phones are one […]
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 present for months or years […]
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 of the best practices for […]
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 post about self-driving trucks. “Driverless […]
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, as well as some of […]
“It’s their fault, and they’re going to pay,” Dan Ramsdell said about trucking companies that force their drivers to violate federal safety regulations. Commercial motor vehicle wreck attorneys across the United States know from experience that trucking companies prioritize profits over people’s safety. Responsible truck drivers become dangerous when their employers push them past their […]
