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Downtime & Truck Accident
Income Recovery Lawyer in Ohio

When Your Truck Goes Down After a Not-At-Fault Accident in Ohio,
Your Income Stops, but Your Fixed Expenses Don’t.

Recover Income for Every Day Your Truck Was off the Road

Eckert & Associates, P.A. and their Ohio referral attorneys help Ohio owner-operators, commercial drivers, and fleets recover lost business income, loss of use, diminished value, and out-of-pocket expenses through specialized downtime claims in Ohio.

We serve truckers across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and every major Ohio freight corridor.

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Helping Ohio Truckers Recover Lost Income After an Accident

Ohio is a major Midwest trucking hub with nonstop freight flow across:

I-70

(East-West nationwide freight corridor)

I-71

(Cincinnati ↔ Columbus ↔ Cleveland)

I-75

(Toledo ↔ Dayton ↔ Cincinnati)

I-77

(Canton ↔ Akron ↔ Charleston)

I-80

Toledo ↔ Cleveland ↔ Youngstown

I-90

Toledo ↔ Cleveland ↔ Ashtabula

US-23,

Portsmouth ↔ Columbus ↔ Toledo

I-480

North Olmsted ↔ Cleveland ↔ Beachwood

I-670

Hilliard ↔ Columbus ↔ Gahanna

Ohio’s strategic location between the Midwest and East Coast means truckers face heavy traffic, tight deadlines, and constant risk of collision. One accident can take your business off the road for weeks. We handle the entire downtime recovery process so you get paid for the income you lost.

Get the Help You Need, When You Need ItDowntime Claims & Trucking Loss-of-Income Attorneys

Business Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
  • Saturday & Sunday Closed

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

What We Handle for Ohio Truckers & Fleets

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Downtime & Lost Income Claims

We calculate your daily profit after variable expenses and pursue compensation for each day your truck was out of service.

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Fleet Subrogation Services in Ohio

We work with Ohio fleets to recover losses quickly and reduce internal administrative burden.

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Property Damage Support

We help organize and validate repair invoices and total-loss documents for your claim.

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Motor Carrier Authority Revocation (FMCSA)

If a lapse or error caused your authority to be revoked, we will help correct it and recover related downtime.

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Out-of-Pocket Recovery

We pursue reimbursement for towing, storage, rentals, hotel bills, and transportation costs while your equipment is in the shop.

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Diminished Value Claims

Ohio trucks often lose significant market value after major repairs. We calculate that loss and pursue it from the at-fault insurer.

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Why Ohio Truckers Choose Eckert & Associates, PA

  • We ONLY handle trucking downtime claims, not PI or general law.
  • 20+ years of trucking and insurance experience.
  • We know how Ohio insurers negotiate and process downtime claims.
  • Trusted nationwide by OOIDA,AAOO,NASTC, and truckers nationwide.
  • No upfront fees, you pay only if we recover money.
  • Friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
  • We understand Ohio’s trucking economy, distribution hubs, and repair networks.
  • We have Ohio referral attorneys available for all litigation matters.

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Our Ohio Downtime Claims Process

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

Step 1 Free Consultation

We confirm liability, review your documents, and estimate your potential recovery.

Step 2 Sign Your Contract

Everything is contingency-based, with no upfront costs.

Step 3 Build & Document Your Claim

We gather your logs, rate confirmations, settlement sheets, repair invoices, and income history to prepare a complete demand package.

Step 4 Collect Your Loss

We negotiate aggressively with insurers and release funds when the claim is resolved. We partner with Ohio litigation attorneys when filing suit is necessary.

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Ohio-SpecificAccident Documentation

Downtime claims in Ohio rely heavily on detailed accident reports and documentation.
We routinely work with:

  • Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Crash Reports

    OSHP handles many crashes along I-70, I-71, I-75, I-77, and the Ohio Turnpike. Their crash reports are crucial for establishing liability.
  • County Sheriff’s Offices

    Including Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Lucas, Summit, Montgomery, Stark, and rural county departments across the state.
  • City Police Departments Across Ohio

    These reports provide essential details for downtime recovery.
  • Ohio Department of Transportation

    We help obtain roadway hazard information and crash documentation when needed.
  • Local Counsel for Ohio Litigation

    If litigation becomes necessary (rare), we work with Ohio-licensed attorneys experienced in:

    • Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
    • Cuyahoga County Courts
    • Hamilton County Courts
    • Lucas, Summit, Montgomery, and Stark County Courts

    This ensures legal compliance across all Ohio jurisdictions.

Areas We Serve Across Ohio

We help truckers statewide, including:

Central Ohio

  • Columbus
  • Dublin
  • Westerville
  • Delaware

Northern Ohio

  • Cleveland
  • Toledo
  • Akron
  • Canton

Southern Ohio

  • Cincinnati
  • Dayton
  • Springfield

Western Ohio

  • Lima
  • Findlay
  • Van Wert

Eastern Ohio

  • Youngstown
  • Steubenville

Downtime Claims in OhioFrequently Asked Questions

Most Ohio downtime claims range from $10,000–$20,000, depending on repair length, daily revenue, and the severity of the accident. Specialized equipment may qualify for higher compensation.

Many clear liability claims typically settle within 3–12 months, depending on documentation, insurance cooperation, and repair timelines. Well-organized claims move faster.

Yes. As long as you were not at fault, leased-on drivers in Ohio can still recover lost income tied to the accident, even if settlements flow through your carrier.

We handle most of it, but you’ll typically need bank statements, logs, settlement sheets, repair invoices, tow/storage bills, and evidence of your daily revenue.

Yes. Initial offers are often low. We review your income history and repair timeline to determine if you are being underpaid. In many cases, we secure a higher payout.

If your commercial vehicle loses resale value after repairs, we calculate the diminished value and pursue compensation as part of your downtime claim.

If the revocation was caused by a paperwork or insurance issue, we assist with reinstatement and pursue related downtime losses.

No. Our services are 100% contingency-based for clear liability cases, meaning you only pay if we recover money for you. There is no upfront financial risk.

Get Help Recovering Your Lost Income in Ohio

Your truck is your business, and every day off the road costs money.
Our team fights to recover the income you lost after an Ohio accident.

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

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