Government trucking regulations require truck drivers to demonstrate their physical fitness to perform their duties. Although the law does not require drivers to maintain peak fitness, the regulations ensure that drivers are fit enough to operate their equipment safely. Drivers who lack the necessary fitness or have debilitating medical conditions put themselves and everyone on […]
Most accident claims against truck drivers and trucking companies get resolved through insurance settlements with the insurance companies involved. However, a claim involving a commercial truck may be more complicated to resolve than a typical claim with your insurer for a minor auto accident. The injuries in a semi-truck accident are often more severe, and […]
Electronic Computer Modules (ECMs) on commercial trucks limit the speed and monitor a variety of operations on tractor-trailers. They are required on all tractor-trailers and other big trucks in the U.S. A truck’s ECM system monitors such operations as the truck’s: Engine performance Fuel efficiency Speed (engine RPMs) Braking Use of clutch Use of cruise […]
If you were hurt in an Indiana truck accident, you should consider hiring a lawyer to help you seek compensation from the at-fault party. But how do you decide which lawyer to hire? In the difficult days and weeks after a truck accident, you need an experienced and caring attorney to advise you on your legal […]
Our semi-truck accident lawyers at Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC settle most of the personal injury cases we handle without going to trial. We are successful in settling cases because of our willingness to go to trial to stand up for our clients. Our strong reputation as trial attorneys benefits our clients at the negotiating […]
America’s trucking industry is responding to a shortage of qualified truck drivers in part by putting retired truckers back behind the wheel. This raises concerns about truck drivers’ health and whether drivers are being vetted physically as they should be. In a recent After the Crash podcast, attorney David Craig, managing partner and a founder of […]
When you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you need experienced legal representation to help you recover compensation from a negligent truck driver or trucking company. But where do you find a good lawyer? You can get a lawyer referral from family or friends, other attorneys you know, bar association directories, and doing your own […]
A semi-truck can go as fast as most passenger cars, but truckers are required to abide by lower speed limits in certain locations. Trucks soon will be equipped with mandatory speed limiter devices that control top speeds. What Are Semi-Truck Speed Limits? In Indiana, most speed limits for commercial trucks match highway speed limits for […]
Any traffic accident has the potential to cause significant damage and life-altering injuries. However, crashes involving commercial trucks can be particularly catastrophic due in part to their massive size and weight compared to other vehicles. Truck drivers who drive too fast for traffic conditions or drive when dangerously fatigued put everyone on the road at […]
Truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents that occur. If you suffer injuries in a semi-truck accident, you should understand the potential value of your injury claim or lawsuit. Factors Affecting Your Truck Accident Settlement Value When you suffer an injury in a truck accident, you might ask yourself – what is […]
