After the Crash

Every year, more than 5,000 people are killed and over 100,000 are seriously injured in crashes involving large commercial trucks. A lot of those crashes were preventable. Not because the technology didn't exist, but because someone made a deliberate choice not to pay for it. In this episode of After the Crash, David Craig, one of only four attorneys in Indiana Board-Certified in Truck Accide...

What if the most powerful evidence in a personal injury case isn't a medical report or an expert opinion, but the story told by the people who watched someone's life change forever? Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with Bobby Craig of Impact Video to pull back the curtain on settlement documentaries and explain why they've become one of the most effectiv...

Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig exposes one of the most dangerous schemes in the trucking industry: chameleon carriers. These are trucking companies that dodge government shutdowns by changing their name, getting a new DOT number, and putting the same dangerous trucks back on the road. They're 3 to 4 times more likely to cause a fatal wreck. In this episode of Ask David, D...

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 scam...

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 ho...

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 decis...

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 c...

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 compani...

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 ✔️ Identi...

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...

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 gr...

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 caus...

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 d...

What can truck drivers learn from someone who delivers worldwide in one night? In this special holiday episode of After the Crash, Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with the world’s most efficient delivery expert to talk about the highs, lows, and hazards of modern logistics. From avoiding driver-facing cameras to navigating snowstorms and tight deadlines, this guest ha...

In this powerful episode of After the Crash, Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with fellow Board Certified trial lawyer Christy Crowe Childers, one of the few women in the country to earn this distinction in trucking law. Together, they break down what truly separates settlement lawyers from trial lawyers, why board certification matters when hiring an attorney for a se...

What makes a truck accident law firm truly qualified to handle life-changing crash cases? In this episode, David Craig and Ashley Napier break down what happened in 2025, from earning board certifications to growing a team built around rapid response, litigation, and client care. ✔️ Why board-certified attorneys and paralegals matter ✔️ What makes Craig, Kelley & Faultless different from typic...

Truck drivers can’t find safe places to park—and it’s costing lives. In this episode of After the Crash, David Craig sits down with Noah Volz of Truck Parking Club to unpack one of the most dangerous and overlooked issues in the trucking industry: the national truck parking shortage. Every night, over 70% of truckers struggle to find legal, safe parking—forcing them to stop in dangerous locations...

Unethical attorney solicitation is more common than you think—especially after a catastrophic truck crash. In this episode, David shares why he wrote his book "It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney" and what families need to know to avoid falling for marketing traps, lead generators, and unethical legal referrals. Whether it’s someone handing you a business card in the hospit...

Police reports are often seen as the “official story” after a crash—but are they always accurate? In this episode of After the Crash Podcast , attorney David Craig and paralegal Holly Hines answer one of the most common questions families ask after a semi-truck wreck: how much weight should you give a police report? Police reports can provide details like witness names and statements, but they are...

What makes Canadian personal injury law different from the United States? In this episode of After the Crash Podcast, David Craig sits down with Calgary lawyer Steve Grover to explore the key differences between Canadian and U.S. personal injury cases. From jury trials to tort reform, trucking accident timelines to traumatic brain injuries, Steve explains how Canadian law shapes outcomes for injur...

🚨 In this episode of After the Crash Podcast , attorney David Craig sits down with nationally recognized trial lawyer Michael Cowen to discuss one of the biggest decisions families face after a catastrophic truck wreck: choosing the right lawyer. Truck accident cases aren’t like car wrecks. They involve federal safety rules, trucking company shortcuts, and devastating consequences when those rule...

🚨 Truck accident cases aren’t like car wrecks—and the difference could determine whether you get justice. In this episode of After the Crash, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig joins forces with legal marketing expert Harlan Schillinger to explain why immediate action is critical after a serious semi-truck crash. You’ll discover: ✔️ How federal trucking regulations impact your ca...

🚨 Do you know how easy it is to hire the wrong lawyer after a semi-truck accident? Most people don’t—and the consequences can be devastating. In this episode of After the Crash, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with Harlan Schillinger, widely known as the “Grandfather of Legal Marketing,” to discuss the double-edged sword of legal advertising. Together, they unpack ho...

In this episode of After the Crash, attorney David Craig talks with paralegal Carissa Swalls about the critical role paralegals play in complex trucking accident cases. Carissa shares her process for building strong cases, coordinating with rapid response teams, working alongside experts, and supporting clients through the most difficult moments of their lives—including her own personal connection...

In this powerful episode of After the Crash , David Craig is joined by litigation supervisor Ashley Napier to break down what truly goes into handling a commercial motor vehicle case—from the emotional toll to the legal complexity. They discuss: ✔️ Why truck accident cases are nothing like regular car crashes ✔️ How file managers and paralegals support families behind the scenes ✔️ The challenges...