Being your own boss can be the American dream. As an independent driver, this dream comes with the costs and responsibilities of operating a business. You manage equipment leases, maintenance,
How often have you witnessed some driver weaving in and out of traffic, cutting off drivers, and tailgating other vehicles? You think to yourself, “I wish I had a dash
A herd of black cows gets out of their fenced pasture on a starless night. They wander onto the nearby highway you’re on. You slow down and fortunately avoid all
Subrogation lawyers are trained to handle the negotiations and litigation with the adverse party and their insurance company. If you hire an attorney to help you, these are some of
Finally, once you leave the scene the steps you take in the days after the trucking accident should include the following: File a claim with the other driver’s insurance company
The steps you can take at the time of a trucking accident and at the site are very important: After verifying all individuals involved in the accident are okay and
You’ve driven your truck for eight years without an accident. Last December, out of the blue, another vehicle sideswipes you and causes $15,000.00 in damage to your tractor. You drive
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
When you go to a mechanic shop to have repairs made to your equipment, the shop typically gives you an estimate, an invoice, or both. What happens if they mess
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
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
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