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Downtime & Truck Accident
Income Recovery Lawyer in Florida

When Your Truck Is Sidelined After a Not-At-Fault Accident in Florida,
Your Income Stops, but Your Fixed Expenses Don’t.

Get Paid for Every Day Your Equipment Was Sidelined
Until You Get Back on the Road

At Eckert & Associates, P.A., we help Florida truckers, owner-operators, and commercial fleets recover lost business income through specialized downtime claims in Florida. We serve drivers statewide, including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Pensacola, Gainesville, and every major Florida trucking corridor.

Helping Florida Truckers Recover Lost Income After an Accident

A single accident on any of these routes can take your business off the road instantly.Our attorneys step in to handle the insurance company, calculate your daily income losses, and pursue the maximum settlement possible for your downtime.

I-95

(Miami ↔ Jacksonville)

I-75

(Naples ↔ Tampa ↔ Gainesville ↔ Georgia)

I-4

(Orlando ↔ Tampa)

I-10

(Pensacola ↔ Tallahassee ↔ Jacksonville)

Florida’s Turnpike

Miami ↔ West Palm Beach ↔ Orlando

Support Is Always Within ReachDowntime Claims & Trucking Loss-of-Income Attorneys

Business Hours:

We help truckers nationwide and serve all of Florida remotely, with fast phone support, email support, and virtual consultations.

What We Handle for Florida Truckers & Fleets

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Downtime & Lost Income Claims

We calculate your average daily revenue, subtract variable expenses, and recover compensation for every day your truck was down.

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Fleet Subrogation Services in Florida

We help Florida fleets recover money quickly after at-fault accidents involving their vehicles. Our team handles the subrogation process from start to finish, reducing the workload on your internal staff

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Property Damage Support

We help coordinate and organize all documentation for repaired or totaled vehicles to ensure the insurer has everything they need.

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Motor Carrier Authority Revocation (FMCSA)

If an insurance or paperwork issue caused your authority to be involuntarily revoked, we will help resolve it and recover related downtime.

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Out-of-Pocket Recovery

Accidents often create unavoidable out-of-pocket expenses while your truck is being repaired. We work to recover the cost of rental trucks, towing and storage, travel, lodging, and other unplanned repair-related fees.

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Diminished Value Claims

Commercial vehicles often lose measurable resale value even after quality repairs. We calculate this “diminished value” and pursue compensation from the at-fault insurer.

Why Florida Truckers Trust Eckert & Associates

  • 20+ years of trucking and insurance industry experience.
  • Contingency-based, no upfront fees, no risk.
  • Personal service, “you get a human when you call.”
  • Trusted by OOIDA,AAOO,NASTC, and truckers nationwide.
  • We understand Florida insurers, including GEICO, Progressive, and State Farm.
  • We work closely with Florida repair and body shops statewide.

Trusted by Florida Truckers and Owner-Operators

Our Florida Downtime Claims Process

We’ve designed a systematic approach to maximize recovery and streamline the experience for you:

Step 1 Call for a Free Consultation

Your consultation is completely free. We review the accident details, confirm liability, and give you a clear estimate of your potential recovery.

Step 2 Sign Your Contract (No Upfront Fee)

Your agreement is fully contingency-based, meaning there are no upfront costs for clear liability cases. You only pay if we recover compensation for your claim.

Step 3 Build Your Claim

We gather and analyze all essential documents, including rate confirmations, settlements, bank statements, repair invoices, travel receipts, logs, load history, and daily income records. This organized evidence strengthens your case and helps us pursue the highest possible settlement.

Step 4 Collect Your Compensation

We negotiate firmly with the at-fault insurer to secure a fair payout for your losses. Once the claim is resolved, we process the settlement and ensure your funds are delivered quickly and without hassle.

Florida-SpecificAccident Documentation

Downtime claims in Florida often rely heavily on proper accident documentation.
We regularly work with:

Areas We Serve Across Florida

We assist truckers in every region, including:

South Florida​

West Coast:

Central Florida

North Florida

Panhandle

Downtime Claims in FloridaFrequently Asked Questions

You’ll typically need settlement sheets, logs, rate confirmations, repair invoices, and bank statements. We help you gather anything that’s missing.

Each case is custom-calculated. We review your recent income history, subtract variable expenses, and determine your average daily profit. This number forms the basis of your claim.

Downtime claims are typically filed against the at-fault party’s insurer, not yours. It is important to discuss and effect with your insurance agent and insurance company.

Yes. Total-loss cases often qualify for downtime compensation up until the insurer declares the vehicle totaled. We determine the correct timeframe based on your documents and state law.

You may still qualify for downtime compensation depending on your rental cost and income structure. We calculate the best approach based on your situation.

Yes. We represent fleets of all sizes and pursue downtime, loss of use, and subrogation on their behalf.

Possibly. We review available coverage, including your carrier’s UM/UIM policies or the at-fault party’s assets.

Get Help Recovering Your Lost Income in Florida

Your truck is more than equipment; it’s your livelihood.
If you’re losing income because of an accident in Florida, our team is ready to help.

Phone: +1-904-278-7688
Email: info@downtimeclaims.com