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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
Mark Camps
November 5, 2025
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
Fleet margins are tighter than ever. At the recent North Carolina Management Conference, industry leaders shared sobering insights: operating margins are shrinking across every segment. Rebecca Brewster of ATRI presented
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
Breaking down on the side of the road is stressful enough for anyone, but a semi driver has additional concerns with deadlines and cargo attached. Imagine this: You’re the owner
Know Your Rights After an Accident When an accident isn’t your fault, the at-fault driver’s insurance company should step up and pay your reasonable expenses and losses. However, many truck
What Qualifies as No-Fault Income Loss Your rig has been sidelined by an accident you didn’t cause. It’s in the shop, loads are passing you by, and your income is
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,
It happened in a split second. A teenage driver, distracted by their phone, blew right through a stop sign. The collision wasn’t violent—thankfully, no one was hurt—but the impact left
Independent truckers know the value of every mile. For oversized and heavy haul, the stakes are even higher. Experienced and professional heavy haul truckers have highly specialized equipment, strict timelines
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
Understanding the Financial Hit When Your Truck Is in the Shop For an owner of a small fleet or an independent driver, your trucks aren’t just vehicles; they’re your livelihood.
In the high-stakes world of trucking, accidents can halt operations and jeopardize income streams for owner-operators. But what if there was a legal solution to ensure they receive the compensation
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
Eckert & Associates, P.A. helps truckers with legal issues when their trucks can’t run after accidents. We recently visited the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) to meet truckers and give
Has your equipment been in a traffic accident recently? Is the claims process a bit confusing? Has the insurance company refused to pay what you requested? Navigating the world of
Being a truck driver comes with numerous responsibilities, including ensuring both your safety and the safety of others. After a traffic accident that’s not your fault, protect your and your
Meet Freddie, Freckles, and Buck the Truck! Everything was going well for Buck and his friends. Until all of a sudden… BAM! A cargo trailer backed right into Buck! What
Accidents Cause Business Interruptions In the trucking industry, it is quite common for people to hear about suing truck drivers for injuries or damages, but did you know there are
Invoice factoring is one of the most accessible financing tools used by owner-operators and small fleets throughout the U.S. If you’re not already familiar, invoice factoring allows truck company owners
Both the transportation and law fields were dominated by men for many years. Both have made vast improvements in the development of women in the fields. Women In Trucking Association,
As seen in Movin’ Out Magazine May 2019 Issue According to the UMTRI, more than 71% of truck driving accidents are caused by passenger vehicle drivers. Only 16% of all
In the middle of the night in an Alabama truck stop, Jake[i] was thrown from the bunk in his tractor. Jake grabbed his pants and looked out the window. Another
Each state has an agency to regulate and police that state’s insurance industry. This agency is called the Department of Insurance, Division of Insurance, Insurance Bureau, or something similar. Each
Has your business lost money due to a natural disaster? Did Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Florence or Hurricane Michael affect your bottom line? Have you considered filing a claim with your
A bad driver hits your rig. You file a claim with his insurance company. They say you have to sign a release before they’ll pay you. You’re tempted, but our
When making a claim with your insurance carrier or the adverse at-fault insurance carrier, you may be given the option to have repairs done at one of their “preferred provider”
The staff of Eckert & Associates, P.A. visited the CDL training program at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Cecil Campus, this week. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet Joe
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