If you suffered an injury in a semi-truck accident, you might wonder how much you could recover through a settlement. The accurate answer is it depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries and the insurance policies available to provide compensation. The Indianapolis attorneys at Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC understand how important […]
An oversized truckload exceeds the dimensional and weight limits imposed by state and federal law. Trucking companies may carry such oversized cargo, but only if they obtain the proper permitting and take necessary precautions. When trucking companies fail to take adequate precautions when hauling oversized loads, they put innocent people at risk of injury and […]
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 […]
Have you been involved in a crash with a fire truck? If so, you may be entitled to seek compensation for the harm and losses you have suffered. A truck accident attorney with Craig, Kelley and Faultless LLC can help you evaluate your legal options. For more than two decades, our firm has advocated for […]
After a serious accident, it’s a mistake to assume that the police have conducted a complete investigation and identified all the contributing factors to the crash. Some police investigations are better than others. The reality is that many police departments have limited manpower, resources, and equipment. Commercial truck accidents have complicated contributing factors. The police […]
A truck accident can have life-altering consequences for those involved, causing devastating injuries and financial hardship for victims. To reduce the incidence of commercial truck crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces regulations governing vehicle safety, vehicle maintenance, and driver training and eligibility. These federal and Missouri-specific regulations are intended to make the roads safer […]
Filing a lawsuit to pursue compensation after a truck accident in Indiana might be a good option if you have significant medical expenses and cannot reach a fair settlement with the at-fault party’s insurer. By filing a personal injury lawsuit, you may demand money for your hospital and doctor bills, lost income, pain and suffering, […]
A truck accident can leave you with serious injuries that prevent you from working for an extended period or leave you permanently disabled and unable to return to work. You may be entitled to pursue compensation for present and future lost wages due to your injuries as part of a personal injury lawsuit. Keep reading […]
Have you been in an accident with a hazardous materials truck? Because of the danger posed by these accidents, commercial truck drivers who operate semi-trucks transporting hazardous cargo are required to have additional training and maintain higher amounts of liability insurance. A hazardous materials accident can lead to a fire and explosion, toxic releases, and […]
When some people hear the phrase rear-end collision, they think of parking-lot fender benders. But when a rear-end collision involves a semi-truck, the results can be catastrophic. The size and weight of a semi are enough to cause severe injuries to people in smaller vehicles, even at low speeds. When semi-truck accidents happen at highway […]
