Downtime Claims for Owner-Operators & Fleets
Trucker Lawyers Helping You Recover Downtime Losses
Fighting for Truckers Since 2005
When Your Truck's Down,
Your Income Shouldn't Be
Not at Fault, Yet Still Struggling to Get Fair Compensation
Insurance companies won’t properly compensate you when you’re in an accident that wasn’t your fault. You’re given the runaround and no one wants to help. It’s hard to navigate the claim process by yourself when you should be focused on getting back on the road.
No One Should Lose Income Because of Downtime
We offer free consultations to review your case and explain your right to recover lost income. Most owner-operators are entitled to downtime coverage but face resistance or misinformation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company or large self-insured trucking companies.
We aggressively pursue and collect downtime claims for owner-operators and fleets. Being an owner-operator means there are a lot of things you have to do on your own. Recovering lost income due to an accident shouldn’t be one of them.
How We Help Truckers
Recover Downtime
Listen to our mini-cast about how we work with owner-operators and fleets to recover lost income after not-at-fault accidents. Our law firm knows the trucking industry and focuses exclusively on helping you recover downtime compensation.
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From there, we’ll have a free consultation to talk about the details of your downtime claim. Most truckers are entitled to downtime coverage but face resistance from the at-fault driver’s insurance.
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Get Paid for Downtime
Free GuideThe 5 Most Common Things Truckers Forget in the Aftermath of an Accident
Download our free guide to learn what steps to mitigate losses and protect your business immediately after a traffic accident. Don’t make costly mistakes that could jeopardize your right to recover downtime losses.
What is Downtime?
Downtime is that time when your equipment is down and not making money. When rolling assets are not moving, no income is produced. Truckers don’t make income while equipment is sitting still. However, businesses continue to have fixed expenses (insurance, truck payment, office expenses, etc). The financial impact of losing income adds up quickly, and you have the right to recover downtime from the at-fault motorist.
- Lost Time
- Lost Income
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Understanding Your Rights
Downtime Claims for Owner-Operators
We specialize in helping owner-operators and independent truckers recover lost income fast when an accident that wasn’t your fault takes your truck off the road. When your truck is your livelihood and you have zero income and mounting bills, you need a team that knows how to fight.
We understand the unique challenges independent owner-operators face because we’ve been fighting for truckers since 2005. We calculate your true lost income – not just the days in the shop, but the full downtime period including parts delays, inspections, and all reasonable out-of-service time when your truck is out of service.
We know how to counter insurance coverage tactics that try to minimize your claim. We prove your losses with prior haul records, lost loads documentation, witness statements, and receipts that the insurer can’t ignore.
Downtime & Loss of Use
Recover Lost Revenue When
Your Trucking Business Stops
Downtime, Lost Revenue, Loss of Revenue, Loss of Use, Lost Income, and Business Interruption are terms often intermingled within the insurance coverage industry. When your equipment isn’t operating, you can’t make money.
Your bills keep coming even if your truck isn’t bringing in the money. Owner-operators, motor carriers, and fleets who lose the use of their vehicles following an accident are stripped of their income-making capacity, playing havoc with their small trucking business and bottom line profit. Large losses of revenue add up quickly. It’s important to file a claim and take action immediately to pursue the at-fault party’s insurance.
Our Practice AreasComprehensive Recovery for the Trucking Industry
We focus exclusively on commercial vehicle property damage and business loss recovery. Our specialized expertise means we understand trucking economics, know how to calculate true losses including lost profits, and fight to maximize every dollar you’re owed.
Owner Operators & Independent Truckers
Fleets & Captive Insurance Programs
Insurance Carriers and TPAs
Limousine & Black Car Operators
Attorneys & Referral Partners
Our Practice AreasComprehensive Recovery for the Trucking Industry
We focus exclusively on commercial vehicle property damage and business loss recovery. Our specialized expertise means we understand trucking economics, know how to calculate true losses including lost profits, and fight to maximize every dollar you’re owed.
Downtime & Loss of Use Claims
Recover lost income for every day your vehicle was unavailable
Fleet Subrogation Services
Third-party recovery for fleets and captive insurance programs
Diminished Value Claims
Recover the permanent loss in market value after repairs
Captive Insurance Loss Recovery
Your captive doesn’t eliminate third-party recovery rights
Limousine & Black Car Operators
Specialty vehicle downtime and property damage
Insurance Subrogation
Partnership services for carriers and TPAs
Revoked Trucking Authority Claims
FMCSA filing failures and lost income recovery
What Customers Say About Working With Us
Our Downtime Claims Attorneys & Staff Fighting for Truckers Since 2005
The law firm of Eckert & Associates, P.A. aggressively pursues and collects downtime claims for owner-operators and fleets, as well as subrogation matters for insurance companies. We help you recover downtime when the at-fault party’s insurance won’t cover downtime fairly.
We work in the style of a collection agency, but with the force of a law firm. We work on a contingency fee basis – no upfront cost is required to begin a case through our office. Our active hands-on approach during the early stages of collection allows for a better chance of resolving the matter without litigation.
Led by attorney Kelsea Eckert, our team has represented commercial drivers and fleets nationwide since 2005. We’re not a general personal injury firm – we’re downtime claims specialists who understand trucking economics and fight to maximize your recovery. We know your rights and are able to recover what you’re owed.
Don't Let Insurance Companies Minimize or Deny Your Downtime Claim
We’ve been fighting for truckers since 2005 and have recovered millions in lost income for owner-operators and fleets nationwide. When the accident occurred, you lost your ability to earn – but you don’t have to accept that financial loss.
Ready to Recover Your Lost Income?
Whether you need to pursue underinsured motorist property damage coverage, file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company, or get help with out-of-pocket expenses and rental companies, we know how to get back on the road to financial recovery.
Resources
We’ve invested time and effort into creating clear, practical resources specifically for truck drivers and owner-operators. From videos and articles to step-by-step checklists, our resources are designed to help you understand your rights, prepare for your case, and be ready for any scenario.
Downtime ClaimsFrequently Asked Questions
In order to speak with an attorney about your case, please call, email, or complete the “Get Started” questionnaire. We will review your information and get back with you as quickly as possible to help you understand your right to recover lost income.
There is no charge to talk with an attorney about most matters. Once we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means we take a percentage of the settlement at the end of the case. Many law firms handle these matters only on an hourly basis with a hefty retainer. We are a positive alternative to this scenario and helps you recover without large upfront costs.