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Mitigating the law's impact on the semitruck driver's downtime claims.

Mitigation: A Trucker’s Unknown Enemy

The trucking industry is full of battles and challenges. One such challenge is the potential for accidents, which can cause damage to both the truck and the driver. While accidents

Downtime got your fleet income down?.

Downtime Got Your Fleet Income Down?

Trucking companies rely on their fleets of vehicles to generate income. However, accidents can happen. When they do, a fleet can be brought to a halt, causing a loss of

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Don’t Let Mitigation be Your Nightmare!

A commercial driver’s world is rocked when they get into an accident. It can be a huge hassle to deal with an insurance claim while trying to get a vehicle

Who's responsible for accidents caused by livestock on the highway?

Livestock on the Highway?

Ranchers and farmers have a duty to keep their livestock behind fences in most areas. They certainly are required to keep them off of federal highways. If a horse or

Broken windshield, Accidents Happen; be prepared

Be Prepared; Accidents Happen!

Jack is a million mile safe driver. Recently, he was properly parked at a loading dock when a distracted trucker swung too wide and hit his truck. This accident wasn’t

Blueberry pie on table, Dividing up the Pie with Limits Issues

Dividing Up the Pie with Limits Issues

On a summer day in Dallas, Texas, you’re driving your big rig along Interstate 20. An 18-year-old girl, on the phone, hits you. Everyone’s okay and the girl’s given a

RV next to a tree on a lake. Can RVs Have Downtime?

Can RVs Have Downtime Losses?

Mike and Maria own a small RV store of 35 recreational vehicles. These motor homes are all in high demand throughout the summer months. In June, one of their vehicles

Fleet of trucks with a graph decreasing, Is your fleet undervalued or underinsured?

Is Your Fleet Equipment Undervalued and Underinsured?

As supply chain issues accelerate, companies face challenges in parts replacement, equipment production, and a massive shortage of trucks and repair staff. Here’s how to ensure your equipment isn’t underinsured.

The Difference Between Lost Wages and Lost Income

Lost Wages are Different than Loss of Use

Eckert & Associates, PA primarily represents trucking clients with property damage claims. We proceed against at-fault parties and their insurance companies for payment. In our experience, insurance companies treat lost

Utility truck working on the road, safety switch, Downtime? Rental? for Utility Companies

Utility Companies Have Downtime Too!

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

Advertisement featuring a red tow truck towing a blue truck. Text reads: "My truck was hit while parked. What now?" by Law Offices of Eckert & Associates.

My Truck Got Hit While Parked – What Now?

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

Two men wearing masks stand in front of a truck. Text overlay discusses the impact of coronavirus on downtime loss and mentions industries like toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

How will Coronavirus Impact my Downtime Loss?

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

Image of a damaged truck next to text: "What Truckers Should Do After an Accident" by Sean Muholland, with a law office logo.

What Truckers Should Do After an Accident

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

Podcast cover featuring two firefighters near an overturned vehicle, with the title "Downtime / Loss of Use" by Brenda Vasquez. Includes soundwave graphic and logo of Eckert Law Offices.

Landline Now Podcast: An Upside for Downtime

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

Image of trucks on a highway with text about auto haulers protecting business, featuring points on losses, coverage, and a personal experience.

Auto Haulers: Protect Your Business

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