A fleet owner in the transportation industry faces significant challenges when one of their trucks is involved in an accident that wasn’t the company’s fault. This situation not only leads to property damage costs but also results in substantial financial losses while the truck is down and in the shop. For an executive or owner who is more versed in trucking than legal and insurance matters, navigating these complexities can be overwhelming.
Enter a firm like Eckert & Associates, P.A., skilled in Fleet Subrogation. With our expertise, we provide invaluable support to alleviate your pain points – reimbursement for repair costs, out of pocket expenses, and lost revenue from damaged equipment. By thoroughly assessing your fleet claims, we identify coverage and potential avenues for subrogation. Serving as your staunch advocate, we ensure that each at-fault insurance company fulfills its obligation to reimburse your fleet for all losses resulting from accidents.
Your Pain Point: Legal and Insurance Complexity
Navigating the legal and insurance complexities related to fleet subrogation and collection from at-fault insurance companies adds stress and uncertainty to an already challenging situation for the fleet owner.
Our Solution: Navigating Legal Challenges
As your attorney and legal team, we leverage our knowledge of relevant laws and regulations to navigate any challenges that may arise during the subrogation process. From negotiating with insurance companies to pursuing legal action if necessary, our team works tirelessly to maximize recovery and minimize the financial impact on your business.
Your Pain Point: Operational Disruption
The downtime of a single truck disrupts the smooth operation of the fleet, affecting customer satisfaction and tarnishing the company’s reputation for reliability and efficiency.
Our Solution: Proactive Risk Management
Our team provides proactive counsel to help mitigate future risks and liabilities. This may involve reviewing risk management procedures and strategies specifically designed for the transportation industry.
In essence, Eckert & Associates, P.A., serves as your trusted ally when you need it most, offering legal representation and strategic guidance to safeguard your trucking company’s financial interests and ensure long-term success in the competitive transportation sector.
Kelsea Eckert enjoys helping clients resolve their insurance and downtime claims. She is active in the trucking community and is always willing to speak with groups about transportation topics.
Kelsea was raised in the Bloomington, Illinois area and has practiced law since 1988. She lives in Florida and Kentucky, representing clients across the United States.
Over the years, she has written numerous books, including: The Illinois Legal Filing Directory, Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer, How to Form Your Own Corporation, Getting Paid in Full, Lawsuits of the Rich and Famous, and Selling Internationally, Without a Product.
Kelsea regularly speaks at trade shows, podcasts, and radio shows on transportation issues. She writes articles for newsletters, magazines and the Eckert & Associates, PA blog. Some of her writings and interviews are available on Transport Topics, Landline Media, Expediters Online, Service Truck Magazine, and other transportation media networks.
Kelsea attended Illinois State University and University of Georgia during her undergraduate years. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law. She is a member of the Illinois Bar and Florida Bar.
Kelsea is on the board of the Transportation Club of Jacksonville as the Driver Advocate Chair. She is involved in her community through volunteering, and she and her husband have two amazing children.