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Insights from an Affordable Truck Insurance Lawyer on Downtime Claims
How will Coronavirus Impact my Downtime Loss?
With states locking-down and activities being restricted during the Coronavirus pandemic, more and more people across the country are being forced to work from home. Those in the toilet paper
What Truckers Should Do After an Accident
By the very definition of the word, accidents are events that are unexpected. As truck drivers, we have all seen our share of vehicle accidents. Although we hope to never
Mitigation of Damages: The Affirmative Defense of Failing to Mitigate
The adverse party may contend that you did not take the proper action to mitigate your losses and therefore deny your claim for downtime. You must then prove with supported
Landline Now Podcast: An Upside for Downtime
Attorney, Kelsea Eckert, and Marketing Assistant, Rita Richa, discussed how owner-operators can recover their downtime (lost income) after a not-at-fault accident during appearance on the November 18th episode of the
Are Semi Dealership Shops Different from Car Dealership Shops?
Several years back, I served as a service manager at a Chevrolet dealership and a Chrysler/ Dodge/Jeep/Indian/Suzuki dealership, and a service advisor before that at a Chevrolet dealer. You may
5 Ways to Expedite Your Downtime Claim after an Accident
It happens. You can’t avoid every traffic accident. Even the most professional truck driver is bound to get hit at some point because of the extensive time spent on the
Bodily Injury Claims: Secrets of Insurance Claims, Part 2
Psst! Wanna know a secret? Insurance companies are not your friend! When physically injured in an auto accident, you must consider whether to file an insurance claim with your insurance,
7 Deadly Sins: Failing to Mitigate After a Traffic Accident
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
Auto Haulers: Protect Your Business
Most business require a variety of insurance coverage. Truckers face the added expense of downtime coverage, bob-tail coverage, and more. Auto haulers often need even more cargo insurance due to
Depositions
Being deposed is not for the faint-of-heart and should be taken very seriously. As I’ll explain, a deposition can cost you your case as a plaintiff or defendant and cost
Motor Carriers: Qualification of Commercial Drivers
One of the many obligations required of motor carriers is to ensure drivers are qualified to operate the commercial motor vehicle they operate. The purpose of commercial drivers’ qualification is
Commercial Lemon Law or Breach of Warranty
Please note: Eckert & Associates, PA does NOT handle these types of cases. We’re providing the article for your information only. There is no “lemon law” for commercial vehicles, but
Transportation Times Newsletter: Second Quarter 2019
In this issue of Transportation Times, we discuss the Mid-America Trucking Show. Kelsea explains how self-insured fleets can leverage outside help to recover on claims already paid. In addition, learn
Secrets about Insurance Claims: What They Don’t Want You to Know
After an accident that’s not your fault, you should file a claim with the bad driver’s insurance company. When you file a claim with this insurance company, your claim will
Auto Haulers: Special Considerations for Accident Claims
A teenage driver is playing on his phone while speeding down the highway. He swerves into your auto hauling trailer as well as the expensive Mercedes loaded on the back.
Self-Insured Fleets: Your Claims Department Can Effectively Recover from Other Parties
Is your fleet considering becoming self-insured? If already self-insured, is your claims department successfully recovering from at-fault parties? Many trucking fleets become self-insured to lower insurance costs. The self-insured retention
The Myth of Rear-End Accidents
The Myth Have you heard that when you rear-end another vehicle, it’s automatically your fault? Many people believe this to be true. In fact, many of our trucking clients think
Authority Revoked Due to Your Insurance Company’s Error?
Many Owner operators and small trucking companies have had their authority revoked through no fault of their own. When a business owner pays their insurance premium on time, but their
Will Platooning Get a Chance?
There certainly was a lot of buzz regarding truck platooning and truck automation in 2018, with the industry facing strong headwinds from a variety of sources. The lack of driver
Transportation Times Newsletter: First Quarter 2019
This quarter we focus on the importance of mitigating your losses in the article “Mitigation Saves Litigation.” Learn more about our staff and upcoming events as well. Click the link
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