As personal injury lawyers at Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC, we prepare legal demands to submit to insurance companies for compensation after an Indiana car accident, the costs of an accident victim’s medical care are a primary driver of the amount sought. In some severe injury cases, the long-term effects on an injury will require […]
National and state government reports tell us that there were 205,532 motor vehicle accidents in Indiana in 2014 that caused injury or property damage, and 821 fatal traffic accidents in Indiana in 2015, of which 178 involved drunk driving. At Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC, our car accident and truck accident attorneys assist the people […]
One of the few things worse than a collision with a tractor-trailer is a crash involving a large truck or chemical tanker truck transporting hazardous chemicals. Depending on the type of hazardous material being shipped, a crash may mean an explosion and fire, significant injuries to the motorists involved, or environmental damage if the truck […]
Driving in Indiana in the winter can be scary. It’s best to stay off the roads during inclement weather unless you have to travel. Rain, snow, ice, and wind affect everything from visibility to maneuverability. Freezing rain, sleet, and snow can make large trucks harder to control and significantly increase stopping distances. If an accident […]
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented a new set of rules designed to ensure that drivers of large commercial trucks receive ample rest and sleep throughout trips in June, 2013, it was meant to reduce the amount of accidents caused by driver fatigue. It was a direct response to the data that […]
How is a car accident different from a truck accident case? There are many ways in which these types of accidents are distinct from one another, including the severity of injuries that often result from truck crashes. While Indiana truck accidents can lead to greater harms than auto accidents involving only passenger cars, it may […]
Like most other states, Indiana has seen its share of budget cuts over the last few years, particularly when it comes to the public infrastructure sector. Unfortunately, many of those laid off from government positions performed jobs that made our roads safer — state troopers, public works employees and motor carrier inspectors, for example. With […]
When selecting an attorney to handle your truck accident injury claim, there are a number of issues you should consider and qualities you should look for. The right lawyer can make the difference between a favorable and unfavorable outcome, so it’s not a decision you should take lightly. Contact the car and truck accident lawyers […]
While a number of injuries can result in soft tissue damage, car accident injuries are among the most common causes. An accident that does not cause broken bones can still be serious. Serious soft-tissue injuries frequently happen in auto accidents, including whiplash and stretched tendons in the lower back, shoulders, elbows and knees. However, soft-tissue injuries are […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result from accidents that result in closed-head (no break in the skull, e.g., a concussion) and open-head trauma. A TBI is life-threatening and often life-altering. About 2,600 children die from TBIs and another 62,000 (under age 19) are hospitalized with head trauma every year. The most common types of accidents leading […]
