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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 cow is loose and causes you to have an accident, [...]
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 as well as car escorts. What happens when these high [...]
Heavy Hauling & Accident Claims
It’s a well-known fact throughout the trucking industry that four wheeled vehicles are usually the at-fault party in traffic accident between semis and cars. The Windmill Example of an Oversized Load: Owner Operator, David, has a small but profitable trucking [...]
Limos & Lost Business Income
Near our hometown in North Florida, we occasionally see a Chicken Limo pass by. This oversized party-on-wheels has a giant chicken head on the roof. Our law firm’s staff has been begging for an office outing in it. One of [...]
Be Prepared; Accidents Happen!
Jack is a million mile safe driver. Recently, he was properly parked at a loading dock when a distracted trucker swung too wide and hit his truck. This accident wasn’t Jack’s fault, and there was no way he could have [...]
Dividing Up the Pie with Limits Issues
On a summer day in Dallas, Texas, you’re driving your big rig along Interstate 20. An 18-year-old girl, on the phone, hits you. Everyone’s okay and the girl’s given a ticket. But your truck has $20,000 of damage. You file [...]
Can RVs Have Downtime Losses?
Mike and Maria own a small RV store of 35 recreational vehicles. These motor homes are all in high demand throughout the summer months. In June, one of their vehicles was hit by a careless driver and sustained extensive damage. [...]
Is Your Fleet Equipment Undervalued and Underinsured?
As supply chain issues accelerate, companies face challenges in parts replacement, equipment production, and a massive shortage of trucks and repair staff. Here’s how to ensure your equipment isn’t underinsured. From supply chain to sourcing replacement parts, finding new and [...]
Supersized Downtime Losses
Kyle hauls supersized windmill blades throughout the Midwest. He has an impeccable safety record. But last month, his tractor trailer was hit by a woman driving a car insured by Geico. The damage put Kyle out of service for two [...]
5 Questions About Business Interruption Claims
All types of businesses experience interruptions now and then, whether due to electrical outages, accidents, or even a pandemic. Interruptions in work flow can cause large losses of business income. Depending on the type of claim, an insurance policy may [...]