Rescue Your Revenue
Can Legal Representation Really Help My Downtime Claim?
As an expediter, your business relies on staying on the move. When your cargo van, sprinter, or straight truck is taken off the road because of someone else’s negligence, the consequences are immediate and costly. Lost loads, missed deadlines, and days without income can pile up quickly. The good news? You may be entitled to recover those losses. And with legal representation, you’ll have a much better shot at getting the full compensation you deserve.
What Are Downtime and Property Damage Claims?
If you’re hit by another vehicle and not at fault, the at-fault party’s insurance is generally responsible for your property damage and the income you lose while your truck is out of service. This lost income is what’s called a downtime claim.
Expedite truckers often operate under tight delivery schedules and depend on being available 24/7. When your vehicle is down—even for just a few days—you could be missing out on thousands in revenue. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always make it easy to recover that money. That’s where an experienced legal team like Eckert & Associates, P.A. comes in.
How Legal Help Makes a Difference for Expediters
1. Confirming You Have a Strong Case
Eckert & Associates, P.A. focuses on helping expedite truckers who weren’t at fault in crashes recover their business losses. If you use your vehicle for commercial purposes, weren’t responsible for the accident, and lost income during repairs, you likely qualify for help pursuing a claim.
Their team handles cases involving:
- Cargo vans
- Sprinters
- Box trucks
- Straight trucks
- Other expedite vehicles
2. Proving Your Downtime Losses
One of the biggest hurdles in a downtime claim is proving what you would have earned if your truck hadn’t been out of commission. Many expediters are owner-operators without a steady weekly paycheck. Legal professionals know how to build strong cases and calculate your losses to include all necessary factors.
Our team helps paint a clear picture of your usual income and what you lost due to someone else’s mistake.
3. Dealing with the Insurance Company
Insurance adjusters know how to delay, deflect, and lowball claims. Most truckers don’t have time to fight these battles. A legal team steps in to:
- Handle all communication with the insurer
- Push back on low offers
- Negotiate for full compensation
- Keep your claim moving forward
You focus on getting back to work—we focus on getting you paid.
4. Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Saying the wrong thing to an adjuster, missing a key document, or waiting too long to file can hurt your case. Working with a legal team ensures that you avoid these common mistakes and gives your claim the best possible chance of success.
5. Saving Time and Stress
Let’s face it—expedited trucking is already high-pressure. When you’re suddenly out of service and trying to get answers from an insurance company, the stress can be overwhelming. Having professionals on your side reduces that burden and gives you peace of mind that someone is fighting for your bottom line.
Get Back on the Road—And Get Paid for the Time You Lost
If your vehicle was damaged in a crash you didn’t cause, don’t leave money on the table. Legal representation from a firm like Eckert & Associates, P.A. can help you recover your lost income, handle the property damage claim, and guide you through every step of the process.
We have helped countless expediters like you navigate downtime claims and get the compensation they deserve.
Ready to Get Started?
Visit DowntimeClaims.com or call Eckert & Associates today to find out if you have a case. Don’t let someone else’s mistake stall your business—get the help you need to keep moving forward.