Kelsea Eckert

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Your Truck Is a Business — Just on Wheels

You Have the Right to Recover Lost Income After an Accident A car came speeding down the road, hit a curb, and flipped right into the lobby of Dr. Lauren’s

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My Trucking Authority Got Revoked – Now What?

Losing your trucking authority can be financially devastating. In fact, whether due to insurance lapses, compliance issues, or paperwork errors, a revocation by FMCSA shuts down your ability to haul.

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When Insurance Won’t Pay What’s Fair

For truck drivers, every day on the road means income. But when insurance won’t pay trucking claims after an accident, the financial hit adds up fast. Repairs, leases, office expenses,

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Mitigation: A Trucker’s Unknown Enemy

The trucking industry is full of battles and challenges. One such challenge is the potential for accidents, which can cause damage to both the truck and the driver. While accidents

Downtime got your fleet income down?.

Downtime Got Your Fleet Income Down?

Trucking companies rely on their fleets of vehicles to generate income. However, accidents can happen. When they do, a fleet can be brought to a halt, causing a loss of

Who's responsible for accidents caused by livestock on the highway?

Livestock on the Highway?

Ranchers and farmers have a duty to keep their livestock behind fences in most areas. They certainly are required to keep them off of federal highways. If a horse or

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Exotic Loads and Downtime Claims

Some of our highest dollar cases are for clients who haul “exotic loads” – windmills, tankers, car haulers, oversized loads, houses, and government explosives. Many of these loads require permits