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Downtime & Truck Accident
Income Recovery in Texas

When Your Truck Is Down After a Not-At-Fault Accident in Texas, Every Day Off the Road Costs You Money

Recover Income for Every Day Your Truck Was Off the Road

At Eckert & Associates, P.A., we help Texas truckers, owner-operators, and fleets recover lost business income, loss of use, diminished value, and out-of-pocket expenses through specialized downtime claims and local referral attorneys for litigation in Texas.

We serve drivers statewide across Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, West Texas, and the entire I-10, I-20, I-35, and I-45 freight network.

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Helping Texas Truckers Recover Lost Income After an Accident

Texas is the largest trucking market in the United States.

Accidents on these major commercial corridors can instantly shut your business down:

I-10

(Houston ↔ San Antonio ↔ El Paso)

I-20

(DFW Region ↔ East Texas)

I-27

(Lubbock ↔ Amarillo)

I-30

(Dallas–Fort Worth ↔ East Texas ↔ Arkansas)

I-37

(San Antonio ↔ Corpus Christi)

I-35

(Laredo ↔ San Antonio ↔ Austin ↔ Dallas–Fort Worth)

I-45

(Houston ↔ Dallas)

US-59

(Laredo ↔ Houston ↔ East Texas)

I-69

(South Texas ↔ Houston ↔ East Texas)

Key freight hubs include the Port of Houston, DFW Metroplex, Laredo border crossing, San Antonio logistics corridor, and Gulf Coast petrochemical routes.

Our team and Texas referral attorneys handle the entire downtime recovery process so Texas truckers can get paid for the time they were taken off the road.

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 Texas remotely, with fast phone support, email support, and virtual consultations.

What We Handle for Texas Truckers

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Downtime & Lost Income Claims

We calculate your daily revenue after variable expenses and recover compensation for every day your truck is down.

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Fleet Subrogation Services in Texas

We help fleets recover from at-fault parties quickly and reduce internal claims workload.

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Property Damage Support

We coordinate documentation and repair timelines when needed to support your downtime claim.

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Motor Carrier Authority Revocation (FMCSA)

If a lapse or insurance mistake led to revoked authority, we help get you back in service and recover related losses.

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Out-of-Pocket Recovery

We pursue reimbursement for hotel stays, transportation, towing, storage, and rental costs incurred while your truck is under repair.

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Diminished Value Claims

Texas commercial trucks often lose high resale value after major repairs. We help recover that loss as part of your claim.

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Why Texas Truckers Choose Eckert & Associates

  • We ONLY handle trucking downtime claims, not general PI cases.
  • 20+ years of experience with trucking and insurance companies.
  • Deep understanding of Texas carriers, adjusters, and insurer behavior.
  • Trusted by OOIDA,AAOO,NASTC, and truckers nationwide.
  • No upfront fees, contingency-based representation.
  • Friendly, experienced team, you always speak to a real person.
  • We understand Texas freight lanes, ports, and cross-border operations.
  • We work with Texas referral attorneys experienced in trucking litigation.

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Our Downtime Claims Process in Texas

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

Step 1 Free Consultation

We review liability, documentation, repair timelines, and income history to estimate your potential recovery.

Step 2 Sign Your Contingency Contract

No upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Step 3 Build & Document Your Claim

We organize logs, settlements, rate sheets, repair documents, and income calculations into a comprehensive demand package.

Step 4 Collect Your Settlement

We litigate through our Texas referral attorneys when necessary.

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Texas-Specific Accident Documentation

Downtime claims in Texas require strong documentation. We work with:
  • Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) Crash Reports
    TxDPS handles many highway accidents statewide, especially on I-10, I-20, and I-35. CR-3 crash reports are key evidence for liability.
  • County Sheriff’s Offices
    Including Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County, Travis County, Collin County, and rural West Texas counties, often first responders in non-city areas.
  • City Police Departments Across Texas
    Their reports help confirm accident conditions, statements, and at-fault determinations.
  • Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
    TxDOT crash records, roadway hazard information, and documentation may also be required for complex claims.
  • Local Counsel for Texas Civil Litigation

    While most downtime claims settle out of court, if litigation becomes necessary, we partner with Texas-licensed attorneys familiar with:

    • Harris County District Courts
    • Dallas County Courts
    • Tarrant County Courts
    • Bexar County (San Antonio)
    • Travis County (Austin)
    • All other Texas civil jurisdictions

    This ensures smooth handling from negotiation to potential litigation.

Areas We Serve Across Texas

We assist truckers statewide, including:

Major Metro Areas

  • Houston
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Austin
  • San Antonio
  • El Paso

South Texas & Border

  • Laredo
  • McAllen
  • Brownsville
  • Harlingen

East Texas

  • Tyler
  • Longview
  • Beaumont

West Texas & Oilfield

  • Midland
  • Odessa
  • Pecos
  • Lubbock

Central Texas

  • Waco
  • Killeen
  • Temple
  • Round Rock

Texas Downtime ClaimsFrequently Asked Questions

Most Texas downtime claims fall between $10,000–$20,000, but oilfield trucks, specialized haulers, and high-value equipment can generate significantly higher losses depending on daily revenue.

Most clear liability cases settle within 3–12 months, depending on repair length, insurer responsiveness, and the complexity of your documentation. Well-organized claims often settle faster.

Absolutely. As long as you were not at fault, leased-on owner-operators still qualify for downtime compensation, even when settlements flow through the carrier.

Yes. Initial offers are typically low. We analyze your income, repair timeline, and expenses to determine if we might improve the offer before you accept anything.

We typically need settlement sheets, bank statements, repair invoices, logs, rate confirmations, and tow/storage bills. If anything is missing, we help you gather it.
Yes, we are happy to be your one-stop-shop for all matters related to the accident.

Authority revocations caused by insurance lapses or paperwork errors can be corrected, and we often recover related downtime if you were not at fault for the trigger event.

No, not for clear liability cases. Our services are 100% contingency-based, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover money on your behalf.

Get Help Recovering Your Lost Income in Texas

Your truck is your livelihood, and every day off the road costs you.
Let us fight to recover the income you lost after a Texas accident.

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

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