Ep. 92 - What to Ask Before Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer || Ask David Podcast

It's never been easier to hire the wrong attorney. Most people interviewing law firms after a truck crash ask about the lawyer, and they forget to ask about everyone else on the team. In this episode of Ask David, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig explains why that one oversight can change the entire outcome of a case. David sits down with co-host Ashley Napier to break down the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), a group founded in 2016 that's dedicated entirely to plaintiff lawyers and paralegals handling truck wreck cases. They talk about what the ATAA actually does, why truck law is completely different than a car wreck or a trip-and-fall case, and why the firm you choose should invest in more than just one good attorney. ✔️ What the ATAA is and why it matters when you're hiring a truck accident lawyer ✔️ Why truck cases require expertise that most personal injury lawyers simply don't have ✔️ How board certification in truck accident law works and what it takes to earn it ✔️ Why paralegals can now be board-certified too, and how that benefits families ✔️ How the recent unanimous Supreme Court broker decision changes trucking cases ✔️ Why "I couldn't see because of the snow or glare" is an excuse, not a justification 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. With 39+ years handling semi-truck wreck cases, David has served on the ATAA Board of Regents since the group started, and he'll be speaking again this year in Denver on how truck drivers are mistreated by brokers, shippers, and motor carriers, and how that impacts safety. Here's a detail most people never think about. When a top trial lawyer is locked in preparing for trial, working seven days a week and 15-hour days, somebody has to keep every other client's case moving at the same level. That only happens when a firm invests in its whole team. This year, CKF is sending more than ten people to the seminar, because knowledge is power and this is a team game. 👉 Key takeaway: When you're interviewing truck accident firms, don't just ask if the lawyer is good. Ask whether the whole team is trained, certified, and invested in, because that's what actually protects your family. — 00:00 – Why What a Firm Invests in Its People Matters 00:31 – Meet David Craig: Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney 01:05 – What Is the ATAA? Ashley Opens the September Episode 02:28 – Why You Want a Lawyer Who Belongs to the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys 03:20 – The ATAA Library: Company Manuals & Case Resources 04:35 – Why the Paralegal Breakout Session Sets Cases Apart 05:14 – Most Lawyers Don't Know How to Handle a Truck Case 06:22 – Board Certification for Attorneys AND Paralegals 07:52 – Plaintiff Lawyers Share Information, the Defense Bar Doesn't 10:32 – How Truck Technology & Data Keep Changing the Game 11:43 – The Supreme Court Broker Ruling & This Year's Denver Topics 12:13 – Visibility as an Excuse: Why "I Couldn't See" Isn't a Justification 14:39 – Bringing 10+ Team Members to the Seminar 15:02 – The Real Question: Does the Firm Invest in Its Whole Team? — 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. — 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. — 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. — Download Semitruck Wreck for FREE: https://www.ckflaw.com/truck-accident-ebook/ Follow Us on Socials: Website: https://www.ckflaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckflaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-kelley-&-faultless-attorneys-at-law Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-ASK-DAVID #TruckAccident #TruckingSafety #CrashAvoidance #AfterTheCrash #SemiTruckCrash #RoadSafety #TruckSafetyTech #DavidCraig #CraigKelleyFaultless #WrongfulDeath