When a truck driver‘s accident compensation claim arises, the financial impact can be overwhelming. Repairs, missed loads, and out-of-pocket expenses add up quickly. The good news: depending on where the accident happened, you may be entitled to recover a wide range of costs from the at-fault party and their insurance company.
What Types of Costs Can You Recover
At Eckert & Associates, PA, we help truckers pursue full compensation for:
- Repair Costs – The expense of fixing your truck and trailer after the accident.
- Diminished Value – Even after repairs, commercial equipment often loses resale value. We fight for the difference in value between pre-accident and post-accident.
- Downtime Losses (Loss of Use / Lost Profits) – One of the biggest impacts for truckers: the income you lose while your rig is in the shop.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses, such as:
- Towing charges
- Hotel stays while waiting on repairs
- Car or truck rentals
- Cargo transfer
- Mileage and airfare
- Other necessary expenses caused by the accident
Insurance companies often resist paying for more than basic repairs, but these additional costs represent real losses to your business. Our team knows how to document and negotiate these claims so you’re not left footing the bill.
Why Legal Help Matters for Accident Compensation
Pursuing fair truck driver accident compensation is challenging without guidance. Insurance carriers often push back on diminished value, downtime, or personal expenses. With experienced attorneys on your side, you can maximize your claim.
Settle or Litigate? We’ll Guide You Through Your Downtime Claim
Need help securing full truck driver accident compensation? Contact Eckert & Associates, P.A. at 1-800-DOWNTIME or visit DowntimeClaims.com for a free consultation. We understand the trucking industry and fight to recover every dollar you deserve.
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.