After the Crash

Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with "Trucker Steve," a CDL instructor with over 50 years of driving experience, to expose the broken reality of today's CDL training system.

Steve spent 30 years at UPS before becoming a CDL instructor. He reveals how CDL schools exploit loopholes to push students through inadequate programs. From self-certification scams to 1:10 instructor-to-student ratios, these "CDL mills" are putting unqualified drivers behind the wheel of 40-ton vehicles.

✔️ How Sean Duffy's 2025 CDL crackdown misses the real problems
✔️ FMCSA self-certification loopholes that bypass proper training
✔️ Electronic logs and "ghost drivers" defrauding team driver systems
✔️ Medical examiners passing unfit drivers with sleep apnea
✔️ Why underride guards could save lives in rear-end collisions

David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association. With 39+ years handling semi-truck wreck cases, he holds trucking companies accountable.

Most CDL schools only teach students to pass the test, not actually drive. Steve's YouTube channels "Trucker Steve CDL Instructor" and "The Broken CDL Trucking System" document these failures in real time.

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01:43 – Trucker Steve's Background: From UPS to CDL Instructor
05:03 – Driver Health & Medical Certification Problems
09:09 – Sleep Apnea and Medical Examiners Who Look the Other Way
14:15 – Sean Duffy's CDL School Crackdown: Too Little, Too Late?
19:23 – FMC Self-Certification Loopholes Exposed
25:23 – Why CDL Schools Are Broken: Instructor-to-Student Ratios
31:40 – Non-Domiciled Drivers: Fixing the Wrong Problem?
32:18 – English Proficiency Requirements for Commercial Drivers
40:06 – Miles vs. Hours: How Truckers Get Paid Affects Safety
45:09 – Ghost Drivers: Electronic Logs and Team Driver Fraud
52:03 – Driver-Facing Cameras and Crash Avoidance Technology
59:02 – Underride Guards Could Have Saved Lives
1:01:01 – Quality Training at Trucking Companies: The Missing Link
1:08:32 – The Real Driver Shortage vs. Retention Problem

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At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig breaks down Indiana's radical new trucking law where 1,800 commercial drivers just lost their licenses overnight.

In this episode of Ask David, David discusses the sweeping changes under Indiana House Enrolled Act 1200, which took effect April 1st. The law emerged after four horrific crashes involving non-domiciled drivers. David explains how the trucking industry's claim of a "driver shortage" led to a massive increase from 316,000 to 720,000 non-domiciled drivers between 2000 and 2021.

✔️ What non-domiciled drivers are 

✔️ How visa requirements changed for H-2A, H-1B, and E-2 classifications

✔️ English proficiency crackdowns

✔️ Indiana's ban on foreign language CDL testing

✔️ Federal CDL school closures and quality control issues

✔️ Criminal penalties: Level 6 felony charges for violations

David Craig is one of the few attorneys in the U.S. who is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and accredited by the American Bar Association. With 39+ years handling semi-truck wreck cases, he meets rigorous experience, ethics, and knowledge standards to hold trucking companies and unsafe drivers accountable.

The four crashes that triggered this legislation represent real families who lost loved ones due to unqualified drivers on Indiana roads. The February Jay County crash alone claimed four lives when a non-domiciled driver with a bad record, working for a company with significant safety violations, caused a fatal wreck.

👉 Key takeaway: Indiana became the first state to criminalize federal motor carrier safety violations, making it a felony to operate with unqualified drivers.

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02:22 – Indiana House Enrolled Act 1200: What Changed on April 1st

02:47 – 1,800 CDL Licenses Revoked: The Impact on Non-Domiciled Drivers

03:16 – Foreign Drivers vs. Non-Domiciled: Understanding the Difference

04:51 – The Driver Shortage Myth: From 316,000 to 720,000 Non-Domiciled Drivers

05:33 – Four Fatal Crashes That Changed Indiana Law

06:13 – Jay County Crash: Four Deaths on State Route 67

06:31 – Hendricks County & Avon: Red Light Fatalities

07:29 – Portage Case: Driver Using Family Member's Suspended CDL

08:01 – Pedestrian Death: Wheelchair Victim Struck in Indianapolis

08:31 – The April 1st Deadline: No Grandfather Clause Protection

09:28 – Visa Requirements: H-2A, H-1B & E-2 Classifications

10:34 – English Proficiency Requirements: Federal vs. State Enforcement

11:17 – Trump Administration Cracks Down on Language Testing

12:10 – Mechanics Can't Communicate: Safety Violations Going Unfixed

13:27 – Foreign Language CDL Tests: Indiana Says No More

14:13 – CDL School Closures: Quality Control Crisis

16:23 – Trucker Steve Interview Preview: What Makes Good Driver Training

17:06 – Criminal Penalties: Level 6 Felony for Violations

17:26 – $50,000 Fines for Trucking Companies

18:47 – Chameleon Carriers Preview: 60 Minutes Investigation Coming

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At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we've dedicated decades to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Board-certified truck accident attorney David Craig reveals shocking survey results from 100 truck drivers about how they handle fog, sun glare, and dangerous weather conditions.

In this episode of Ask David, he breaks down the gap between federal safety regulations and what drivers actually do when visibility is compromised. From FMCSA rules to real crash cases, this episode shows why these decisions put families at risk.

✔️ Only 6% of drivers slow down or pull over for sun glare

✔️ Federal law requires “extreme caution” in low visibility

✔️ CDL guidelines mandate major speed reductions in bad conditions

✔️ Some trucking companies reward safety, others discourage it

✔️ Real crashes show the dangers of ignoring visibility hazards

👉 Key takeaway: When truck drivers can’t see the road, most don’t slow down—and that puts everyone in danger.

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00:32 – Introduction: David's Truck Driver Survey at ATLA Conference
02:35 – Why Survey 100 Truck Drivers About Visibility Issues?
05:13 – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules vs. Car Driver Standards
07:10 – Section 392.14: The Extreme Caution Requirement for Truckers
09:30 – CDL Manual Guidelines: Wet Roads, Snow & Ice Protocols
10:17 – How Stopping Distance Changes with Speed & Visibility
11:16 – Can Trucking Companies Help Drivers Avoid Bad Weather?
13:02 – Some Companies Pay Drivers to Stop, Others Penalize Them
14:48 – David's Childhood Story: Different Safety Standards
16:38 – Survey Results: The Shocking Truth About Sun Glare
17:32 – Real Case: Dash Cam Shows Trucker Blinded by Sunset
18:40 – Construction Zone Crash: Glare Hides Traffic Cones
19:20 – Only 6% of Drivers Slow Down or Pull Over for Glare
20:11 – Fog Survey Results: Why Truckers Ignore CDL Training
21:22 – Snow & Ice vs. Glare: Why Some Conditions Get More Respect
24:07 – David's Drive to North Carolina: Good vs. Bad Truckers
25:37 – Final Safety Message: Protect Your Family on the Road

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Learn About the Firm:

At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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In this episode of After the Crash, David sits down with Jonathan Brickman, Chief Revenue Officer of EmotionTrac, to discuss how facial recognition technology and AI-powered jury research are changing the legal landscape. Brickman explains how their platform uses facial coding to capture authentic emotional responses from panels of 100+ people, giving lawyers unprecedented insight into how their case stories will resonate before they ever step foot in a courtroom.

David shares powerful examples from his own practice, including how he used EmotionTrac to shift liability away from an uninsured pickup truck driver to property owners in a catastrophic crash case. He also reveals his firm's aggressive investment in AI technology, including hiring a dedicated software engineer and developing proprietary truck tracking systems.

👉 Key takeaway: The future of legal practice isn't about replacing lawyers with technology—it's about using AI and advanced research tools to work smarter, handle cases more efficiently, and deliver better outcomes for clients.

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00:00 – Introduction to Jonathan Brickman & EmotionTrac
01:37 – What Is EmotionTrac & How It Works
03:37 – Why Early Case Development Matters for Trial Lawyers
05:26 – How EmotionTrac Complements Traditional Focus Groups
07:03 – The Platform Process: From Case Story to Panel Results
09:18 – Panel Selection & Geographic Targeting Capabilities
14:00 – Real Case Example: Ice Cream Store Truck Crash
20:22 – Multi-Venue Testing: Georgia vs Iowa Jury Pools
24:14 – Using EmotionTrac for Marketing & Website Testing
26:11 – David Craig's AI Implementation Strategy at CKF
31:00 – AI Tools for Medical Records & Discovery Review
36:00 – Survey Juror: New Self-Service Testing Platform
38:15 – Jonathan Brickman's Background & Career Path
40:37 – Final Thoughts on Legal Technology Innovation

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Learn About the Firm:

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In this episode of After the Crash, David Craig sits down with Sam Littrell, COO of Stratejic Relationships, to discuss how investigators uncover critical evidence by finding people who previously worked inside the company being investigated.

✔️ Why former employees can be key witnesses in serious injury and wrongful death cases

✔️ How investigators locate people who worked inside trucking companies and other corporations
✔️ What former workers sometimes reveal about safety practices, training, and company culture
✔️ Real examples of cases where inside information helped uncover what was actually happening behind the scenes

When catastrophic crashes occur, families are often left with one question: Why did this happen? Meanwhile, the companies involved may already be working to protect themselves.

This episode explains how attorneys and investigators search for the truth by speaking with people who witnessed how a company actually operated day to day. In many situations, former employees may have reported safety concerns or dangerous practices long before a crash occurred.

David and Sam discuss real examples involving trucking companies, product liability cases, nursing homes, and other industries where insider knowledge helped reveal information that otherwise may never have surfaced.
The goal is simple: find the truth and understand what really happened.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious truck crash, understanding how investigations work can help you better understand the process of uncovering accountability.

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01:17 Meet Sam Littrell and Stratejic Relationships
02:09 How Investigators Find Former Employees
05:05 Why These Investigations Matter in Serious Cases
07:29 Why Former Employees Often Speak Up
09:04 How Attorneys Start an Investigation
12:10 Example: Trucking Company Safety Practices Revealed
14:39 What Happens When Investigations Don’t Find Evidence
18:59 Other Types of Cases Where Insider Information Matters
21:53 Why Attorneys Must Search for the Truth
25:17 How to Contact Stratejic Relationships

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If you or someone you know has been involved in a truck crash, don’t wait.

Visit https://ckflaw.com or call 1-800-ASK-DAVID for experienced legal help.

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Why Listen to After the Crash?
Navigating the aftermath of a trucking accident can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. This podcast is designed to educate and empower victims and their families, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

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Learn About the Firm:
At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Indiana truck accidents are rising, and most federal crash data is outdated.

In this episode of After the Crash, we introduce a real-time Indiana Semi Crash Map showing where truck wrecks are happening now. If you are searching for dangerous highways or recent semi-truck accidents in Indiana, this episode gives you answers.

The map lets you:

✔️ Track semi truck crashes by city and county
✔️ Identify dangerous highways like I-70, I-65, and US 50
✔️ See the most dangerous days and times

If your loved ones travel Indiana highways, knowing where truck wrecks happen helps you stay informed.

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Visit SemiCrashMap.com to explore Indiana truck accident data in real time.

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David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Accredited by the American Bar Association). This is a distinction held by only a select group of attorneys nationwide.


📞 Call 1-800-ASK-DAVID or visit ckflaw.com for experienced truck accident representation.

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📧 Got a question for David? Email us at: [email protected].


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02:18 – Launching SemiCrashMap.com
04:35 – Why Federal Truck Accident Data Is Outdated
05:40 – Why I Created the Indiana Semi Crash Map
08:34 – How Families Can Use the Crash Map to Stay Safer
11:12 – Dangerous Construction Zones and Winter Truck Crashes
12:19 – Taking the Semi Crash Map Nationwide
14:14 – Truck Crashes on US 50 in North Vernon Indiana
15:29 – Opening Our New Evansville Office
16:30 – Serious Semi Truck Wrecks in Evansville Indiana
19:09 – Recognized as Super Lawyers and Building a Strong Legal Team
20:03 – Helping Truck Accident Victims Across Indiana
21:42 – Visit SemiCrashMap.com Today

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At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Fighting Dangerous Trucking Laws — with Scott Faultless | After the Crash Podcast

Why are dangerous trucking companies still operating on our roads? Why haven’t federal insurance minimums increased in over 40 years? And who’s really behind the laws that protect trucking companies instead of families?

In this episode of After the Crash, nationally recognized truck accident attorney David Craig sits down with Scott Faultless, partner at Craig, Kelley & Faultless. Together, they break down the dangerous legal loopholes, toxic lobbying tactics, and shocking truths behind legislation that puts profits ahead of public safety.

Whether you’re a victim of a semi-truck crash or a family member searching for answers, this conversation explains exactly what’s happening—and why it’s time for change.

✔️ Why the $750,000 trucking insurance minimum is dangerously outdated
✔️ What “tort reform” really means—and who it hurts
✔️ How bad laws make it harder for families to hold trucking companies accountable
✔️ The truth about brokers, bad truckers, and federal court manipulation
✔️ What reforms could actually save lives (and why they keep getting blocked)

If you or someone you love has been impacted by a trucking crash, this episode will give you the tools, language, and understanding to fight back.

David Craig is one of the few attorneys in the U.S. who is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and accredited by the American Bar Association. That means he meets rigorous experience, ethics, and knowledge standards to hold trucking companies and unsafe drivers accountable.

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01:20 – Scott Faultless: Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney
03:22 – Trucking Laws Shouldn’t Be Political—They Should Be About Safety
06:10 – The Trucking Alliance: When Industry & Plaintiffs Agree
08:21 – Why $750,000 Insurance Minimums Are Dangerous
10:18 – How Bad Trucking Companies Undercut Safety
13:14 – The Insurance Industry’s Hidden Agenda
16:06 – Why They Want All Truck Crash Cases in Federal Court
21:47 – Why Juries Matter: The Power of the Seventh Amendment
25:07 – Real Safety Reform: What Should Be Law
33:32 – What Families Can Do: Speak Up & Stop Bad Laws
35:13 – Reward the Good Truckers, Remove the Bad

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Learn About the Firm:
At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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What really happens after a fatal semi-truck crash—and what families need to know.

In this episode of After the Crash Podcast, Ashley Napier sits down with board-certified truck accident attorney David Craig to break down the complexities of wrongful death claims after semi-truck accidents. From setting up the estate to identifying who can file the claim, David outlines the critical first steps grieving families must take when a loved one is killed by a commercial vehicle.

✔️ What is a wrongful death claim in a truck crash?
✔️ Who can file a wrongful death claim?
✔️ What damages can families recover?
✔️ Why some victims’ lives are capped at $300,000
✔️ How trucking companies defend themselves within hours of a wreck
✔️ Why having the right legal team—and the right paralegal—matters

You’ll also hear how CKF’s litigation team steps in to take pressure off families, ensuring evidence is preserved and dependents are fully identified—sometimes helping clients avoid unfair compensation limits.

David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Accredited by the American Bar Association). This is a distinction held by only a select group of attorneys nationwide.

📞 Call 1-800-ASK-DAVID or visit https://www.ckflaw.com for experienced truck accident representation.

📧 Got a question for David? Email us at: [email protected].

Stay safe this winter and don’t forget to pack your emergency kit.

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02:11 – What Claims Follow a Truck Crash Death?

03:52 – Setting Up an Estate After a Truck Wreck

06:22 – How Trucking Companies Protect Themselves Fast

07:54 – Paralegals’ Role in Fatal Truck Crash Cases

08:47 – 3 Types of Wrongful Death Claims Explained

17:24 – When the $300K Cap Doesn’t Apply

20:43 – Why You Need a Board-Certified Truck Lawyer

24:22 – Fighting for Families After Fatal Truck Wrecks

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Navigating the aftermath of a trucking accident can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. This podcast is designed to educate and empower victims and their families, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

—

Learn About the Firm:

At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Winter truck wrecks are on the rise and too many families are blindsided when disaster strikes on icy roads. In this episode of After the Crash, host Ashley and Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig break down why winter is one of the deadliest times on Indiana highways, especially when it comes to semi-trucks and commercial vehicles.

David shares:

✔️ Why speed is the number one cause of winter truck crashes

✔️ What federal trucking regulations require during snow, ice, and low visibility

✔️ How the CDL manual defines “extreme caution” and how often truckers ignore it

✔️ What you can do to stay safe on the road

✔️ Why some truck drivers are unprepared or unqualified for winter conditions

✔️ The importance of having emergency gear in your vehicle

✔️ Real crash cases caused by winter weather and driver error

David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Accredited by the American Bar Association). This is a distinction held by only a select group of attorneys nationwide.

📞 Call 1-800-ASK-DAVID or visit https://www.ckflaw.com for experienced truck accident representation.

📧 Got a question for David? Email us at: [email protected].

Stay safe this winter and don’t forget to pack your emergency kit.

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02:09 – Winter Storms and Semi-Truck Wrecks

04:25 – How Snow and Ice Cause Crashes

08:24 – Who’s at Fault in Winter Wrecks?

09:58 – Winter Emergency Kit Must-Haves

13:24 – Flashers and Emergency Prep Tips

14:42 – Real Winter Truck Crash Stories

23:53 – Why Hire a Board-Certified Truck Lawyer

27:45 – Truckers: Share Your Story or Ask a Question

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If you or someone you know has been involved in a truck crash, don’t wait.

Visit https://ckflaw.com or call 1-800-ASK-DAVID for experienced legal help.

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Why Listen to After the Crash?

Navigating the aftermath of a trucking accident can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. This podcast is designed to educate and empower victims and their families, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

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Learn About the Firm:

At Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC, we’ve dedicated over 30 years to fighting for trucking accident victims. From preserving evidence to holding negligent trucking companies accountable, our mission is to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

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Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig exposes a serious danger: medically unfit truck drivers.

In this episode of After the Crash, David talks with Dr. David Fletcher, a double board certified physician in occupational and preventive medicine. They explain how unqualified medical examiners clear unsafe drivers to operate 40-ton trucks.

✔️ Why some examiners shouldn’t be certifying drivers

✔️ Sleep apnea, BMI, and crash risks

✔️ How the system fails families

✔️ What skilled trucking lawyers investigate

✔️ How expert insight reveals the truth

David Craig is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and accredited by the American Bar Association, meeting the highest standards in ethics, experience, and legal skill.

👉 Key takeaway: Unfit drivers should never be behind the wheel. When they are, someone must be held accountable.

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01:17 – Dr. Fletcher Introduced as Safety Expert

03:56 – His Background in Occupational Medicine

05:39 – Early Work Vetting Truck Drivers

10:37 – Medical Restrictions for Truck Drivers

11:59 – Who Can Perform DOT Exams

13:14 – How Examiners Get Certified

13:55 – What’s Required for a DOT Medical Card

16:59 – When Drivers Give False Information

19:45 – Duty of a Qualified Medical Examiner

22:32 – Tracking Drivers Who Doctor Shop

25:53 – Who’s Legally Responsible After a Crash

27:52 – Common Examiner Mistakes in Certifications

30:33 – What Is the DOT Long Form?

32:08 – Following Up on Medical Concerns

33:16 – Can Examiners Be Sued for Negligence?

35:17 – Liability When a Driver Lies on Forms

36:21 – Fletcher’s Case Experience as Expert Witness

37:45 – What Plaintiff Lawyers Should Look For

45:03 – Defense Attorney Takeaways in Examiner Cases

49:22 – Why Lawyers Must Act Quickly After a Wreck

51:13 – How to Contact Dr. Fletcher

53:04 – Final Thoughts on Examiner Accountability

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