Two carpet installers were travelling on State Road 46 in Southeastern Indiana in their work van. They had put a full day in at work and they were on their way home. They were going east. The area where they were travelling was two lanes, one going east, and one going west. They were going […]
Operating a commercial truck demands the utmost attention and focus. Any distraction, no matter how minor, can spell disaster. When truck drivers divert their attention to cell phones, whether to make calls, send texts, or check emails, their focus shifts away from the road ahead. As an experienced truck wreck attorney, I have witnessed the […]
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 physics, engineering, biomechanics, and forensic […]
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 best reputation. For example, a […]
Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC 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 person, and injured a […]
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 the Indiana House of Representatives […]
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 truckers. The shortage of suitable […]
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 legal realm. Medical illustrations are […]
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 trucks registered in New Jersey […]
Update: This article was originally published on January 31st, 2024 and was updated on March 12th, 2024 to reflect new laws passed in Indiana that permit evidence of not wearing a seat belt to be held against a party in a personal injury case. In the realm of personal injury law, every detail matters: from […]
