Facts: The wreck occurred on a snowy day in Indiana on westbound I70. The snow had progressively gotten worse throughout the day. The roads were covered with snow and ice. Our client, a single mother, was driving home and was on I70 westbound between Plainfield and Terre Haute, Indiana. In that area, I70 has two […]
Under Indiana law, all drivers and passengers over the age of 16 are required to wear seatbelts while vehicles are in motion. The failure to wear a seatbelt is a moving violation and could result in a traffic stop and fines, which start at $25 for first-time offenders. All passengers below the age of 16 […]
One of the issues our clients face when pursuing car accident claims is the need for money as the case progresses. It can take a year or more to settle a contested car accident claim. The bills from medical providers and others may be accumulating. An injured person who is out of work awaiting a […]
Indiana requires all drivers to carry specific types of auto insurance. This includes uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which pays for any losses you suffer in an accident caused by a driver who does not have insurance. This includes losses for medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. UM coverage is included in all auto policies […]
Please note that Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC does not handle legal malpractice cases. Choosing the right attorney can be challenging. There are a lot of law firms that make extraordinary claims and some that even show up at your door uninvited. Understanding what constitutes unethical behavior on the part of a lawyer can save […]
It’s no secret that Americans are becoming more and more attached to their cell phones. We take them everywhere, check them when we wake in the middle of the night and train ourselves to react immediately to new message alerts. Many drivers cannot even bring themselves to detach from their phones when they get behind […]
Some people are not competent to operate a car safely because of cognitive decline, failing eyesight, or other health issues. These unsafe drivers pose a risk to themselves and others on the road. Under Missouri law, immediate family members and certain professionals such as doctors and social workers can report a potentially unsafe driver to […]
When workers, heavy equipment, large trucks, and other vehicles are present, a road construction zone can be a dangerous place to pass through safely. Speeding elevates the risk of construction zone crashes. That is why it is crucial to slow down and remain alert for lane changes, merging vehicles, and sudden traffic backups when driving […]
Forty-eight U.S. states have made texting behind the wheel illegal for all drivers. Not Missouri. The state of Missouri allows drivers 22 years old and older to text while driving. Younger drivers cannot legally text while driving in Missouri. Missouri has no prohibition on cellphone use behind the wheel, despite the fact that more than […]
Drivers who are younger are more likely to speed and engage in other aggressive and dangerous driving behaviors, and so are men of all ages. That’s what the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found in its annual Traffic Safety Culture survey published in June 2020. If you’ve ever paid higher auto insurance rates for yourself […]
