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Insights from an Affordable Truck Insurance Lawyer on Downtime Claims
Maximize Recovery of Your Business Hurricane Claims
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
CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN! Signing a Release After a Trucking Accident
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
Why You May Need to Retain a Trucking Attorney
You’ve been hit by a reckless driver. You report the claim to his insurance company and feel comfortable and encouraged as his adjuster tells you he’ll take care of everything
Life on the Road and Unexpected Downtime
To quote WILLIE NELSON: “On the road again I just can’t wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I
Know Your Insurance Coverage
Being your own boss can be the American dream. As an independent driver, this dream comes with the costs and responsibilities of operating a business. You manage equipment leases, maintenance,
Should You Buy a Dash Cam?
How often have you witnessed some driver weaving in and out of traffic, cutting off drivers, and tailgating other vehicles? You think to yourself, “I wish I had a dash
Consider Using a Preferred Provider for Repairs
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”
Can I Sue the Cow that Struck my Truck?
A herd of black cows gets out of their fenced pasture on a starless night. They wander onto the nearby highway you’re on. You slow down and fortunately avoid all
Steps to Take If You Are In an Accident Part 4
Subrogation lawyers are trained to handle the negotiations and litigation with the adverse party and their insurance company. If you hire an attorney to help you, these are some of
Steps to Take If You Are In an Accident Part 3
Finally, once you leave the scene the steps you take in the days after the trucking accident should include the following: File a claim with the other driver’s insurance company
Steps to Take If You Are In an Accident Part 2
The steps you can take at the time of a trucking accident and at the site are very important: After verifying all individuals involved in the accident are okay and
Steps to Take If You Are In an Accident Part 1
You’ve driven your truck for eight years without an accident. Last December, out of the blue, another vehicle sideswipes you and causes $15,000.00 in damage to your tractor. You drive
Our Visit to Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Cecil Campus
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
Watch the Fine Print on Mechanic Estimates and Invoices!
When you go to a mechanic shop to have repairs made to your equipment, the shop typically gives you an estimate, an invoice, or both. What happens if they mess
Have You Heard of the MCS-90 Endorsement?
Sometimes a client is hit by a truck with no insurance coverage. While it is often difficult to get paid in this situation, there may be a viable “deep pocket”
Downtime – Don’t Take No for an Answer!
A downtime claim happens when a truck is in an accident and unable to earn income. When it is the result of an accident that’s the other guy’s fault, most
What If the Other Side Doesn’t Believe They’re at Fault and Won’t Fix Your Truck?
Every Case has two steps: 1 – Proving liability (the other side is a fault), and 2 – Proving damages (your losses). If the other side doesn’t believe they are
Downtime Claims for the Owner Operator- Don’t Leave Money on the Table After an Accident
You’re properly parked at a rest stop and WHAM! Some new driver takes out the front of your cab while trying to park his rig. With a sick feeling in
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