Pain at the pump means more than the high price of fuel for owner operator, Marty. After fueling up his semi at a truck stop in Southern Illinois last year,
The Coronavirus pandemic has rocked our economy, but as always, truckers have come through for the American people. According to Transport Topics: Truck drivers have been among the front-line responders
In the United States, there are approximately 350,000 independent OTR owner-operators. This accounts for 9 percent of the 3.5 million truck drivers overall. In addition, annually, there are about 500,000
A car runs into your utility truck. Based on the damage, that company truck could be down for weeks. While the car’s insurance might pay for your repairs, there’s also
After an accident, you may feel like a fish out of water not knowing what to do. Perhaps you’re a million-mile safe driver and this is the first time you’ve
“ What can I claim from the insurance company for my accident? I’m out more than just my missed loads. My whole business is stopped, and we’re upside down financially
You drive safe. Why can’t everyone else? Someone hits your truck and now you have to deal with insurance companies. As the owner of a small trucking company, you’d rather
You’re in the bunk, sound asleep when all of a sudden you get knocked to the floor. A new driver backed right into your truck. You can’t believe your truck
Insurance Claims after a Trucking Accident Your talents are in trucking, not insurance. When your truck’s been hit, you’re suddenly thrown into the insurance world and expected to know how
Maybe you were hit by a kid or that driver was just having a rough day. Maybe you were in a hurry to get to your next load. You’re a
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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”
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
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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