After the Crash

Weathering the Winter Storm: How Snow and Ice Impact Trucking Accidents and Road Safety

In this episode of After the Crash, attorney David Craig sits down with retired meteorologist Randy Ollis to explore how weather conditions contribute to truck wrecks and road safety challenges. They share invaluable insights into the role of forensic weather analysis in truck accident cases, practical driving tips for adverse weather, and how everyone on the road shares a responsibility for safety.

0:00 – Introduction: Meet David Craig and retired meteorologist Randy Ollis.
2:08 – Randy’s Background: How weather impacts truck wreck investigations.
3:53 – Weather’s Role in Liability: How weather data is used in truck wreck cases.
9:03 – Indiana Weather Challenges: Unpredictable conditions and their risks.
15:40 - Potholes: How winter potholes create risks for drivers.
17:20 – Winter Driving Tips: Staying safe in snow, ice, and poor conditions.
21:50 – Ice or Snow Accidents? Which causes more truck wreck cases?
23:27 – Are Truckers Always to Blame? Discussing fault in truck accidents.
25:58 – Trucking Regulations: What federal laws require during bad weather.
27:32 – Case Example: Semi-truck speeding on ice leads to a fatal crash.
30:44 – Preserving Evidence: Why fast action is critical after a truck crash.
35:26 – How does David get cases? The importance of referrals, reputation, and caring for clients
36:33 – Consequences for Truckers: What happens when they’re at fault?
39:37 – David’s Success Rate: How often does David Craig successfully resolve truck wreck cases?
43:43 – Staying Off Your Phone: Why distraction-free driving and teaching young drivers winter skills are critical for safety.
45:41 – Closing Thoughts
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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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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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Ep. 53 – Choosing the Right Lawyer: Essential Advice for Picking the Best Attorney with guest John Romano
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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
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Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 51 – Understanding the Discovery Process: A Paralegal’s Role in Personal Injury Cases with guest Brooke Jones

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 50 – Reconstructing the Crash: How Experts Uncover the Truth After a Collision with guest Mark Helms

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
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Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 49 – Unraveling the Complexities of Injury Settlements || After the Crash Podcast with guest John Cattie, Jr.

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
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Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 48 – The Role of Vocational Economics in Injury Cases with guest Sara Ford

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
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Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 47 – Evidence Preservation and Investigative Insights with guest Ben Phelps

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
__
Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Episode 46 – Hidden Trucking Industry Problems with guest Chris Card

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
__
Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Episode 45 – Medical Life Care Plans with guest Laura Lampton

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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10 trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
__
Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID

Ep. 44 – PTSD Recovery After a Wreck with guest Tina Elsbury, LCSW

Listen to more episodes of After the Crash:
https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast
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This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.

David W. Craig is the managing partner at the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.
He is board certified in Truck Accident Law. David sits on the board of regents for the Academy
of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and has over 30 years of experience representing truck
accident victims. David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a proud
recipient of the Thurgood Marshall “Fighting for Justice” Award. He was also named a top 10
trucking trial lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

David also is the author of the book, Semitruck Wreck: A Guide for Victims and Their
Families, which is available on Amazon and Audible. It is also available on other audiobook
platforms like Apple Books, Scribd, Booktopia, and Audiobooks.

Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE:
https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook
__
Website: https://www.ckflaw.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID