Collecting Evidence for Your Insurance Claim
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
Gia Domenico
August 7, 2020
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
The Coronavirus has hit the trucking industry like a locomotive and it put a major spotlight on just how important truckers are to America. While a linchpin to our supply
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
One of the many obligations required of motor carriers is to ensure drivers are qualified to operate the commercial motor vehicle they operate. The purpose of commercial drivers’ qualification is
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
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
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
The staff of Eckert & Associates, P.A. visited the CDL training program at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Cecil Campus, this week. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet Joe
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
Every Case has two steps: 1 – Proving liability (the other side is a fault), and 2 – Proving damages (your losses). If the other side doesn’t believe they are
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
The information provided on this site is general in nature and is not legal advice. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. One of our goals is to assist you in making that decision by assuring that you know more about the law and the nature of legal issues which are of concern to you. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.