Sam, an owner-operator with Landstar, hauls expedited freight. He was hit by a pickup truck just before delivering a load in Jacksonville, Florida. Based on the damage, Sam knew he’d be out of work for weeks. Unfortunately, it was the beginning of the holiday season, and losing loads this time of year was going to really hurt his family’s Christmas. Sam wondered if he had any rights to get his lost income back from all the loads he’d be missing.
Frustrated, Sam opened his laptop and typed “attorney for truck driver for lost wages after an accident that was not my fault.” He wasn’t looking for a fight; he just wanted to recover the income he would lose while waiting for repairs. After looking through the sea of personal injury attorneys who wouldn’t be interested in his case, he came across Eckert & Associates, PA. They handle property damage cases. From the truck on the home page to the transportation-related blogs, Sam knew this firm understood trucking, and gave them a call.
The Hidden Burden of Lost Wages
When a truck accident isn’t your fault, the losses are especially hurtful. Another driver’s mistake can put your truck in the shop for weeks or months. Your bills don’t stop just because your truck’s stopped. Truck payments, trailer payments, insurance premiums, mortgage, and other everyday expenses add up quickly, and it’s easy to get upside down financially.
The Insurance Roadblock
Insurance companies don’t make this easy. They may deny your claim outright or stall the process. There may be unending paperwork requested, or they may offer just pennies on the dollar. This is where having the right advocate matters. Our legal team focuses on exactly this problem—recovering lost income for truckers who were sidelined by accidents.
Why You Need an Advocate
Our team understands the unique challenges that truckers face, and we’ve been standing up to insurance companies on behalf of our clients for years. Don’t let some other driver’s mistake derail your business. If you’ve lost wages due to the loss of your equipment, visit www.downtimeclaims.com and take the first step toward recovering what you deserve.
Protect Your Income After an Accident
If you’ve been hit in a crash that wasn’t your fault and lost wages, don’t settle prematurely. The team at Eckert & Associates, P.A. fights for truckers to recover every dollar owed. Call (904) 278-7688 or visit DowntimeClaims.com today for a free consultation.
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.