By Spencer Kuvin, Chief Legal Officer, GOLDLAW
After more than 30 years handling Personal Injury cases, I’ve learned that trucking litigation is different. It is governed by a unique combination of state law, federal regulations, and insurance requirements that simply do not exist in an ordinary automobile case.
At GOLDLAW, our West Palm Beach truck accident lawyers understand that these cases often require looking beyond the obvious sources of liability and insurance coverage.
Trucking Insurance Can Be More Complicated Than It Appears
One issue I continue to see overlooked involves the insurance coverage available on a commercial tractor-trailer.
Many attorneys obtain the liability policy covering the tractor and assume they have identified all available coverage. That assumption can be costly.
In many interstate trucking cases, the trailer is subject to a separate federally required endorsement known as an MCS-90. Depending on how the tractor, trailer, and motor carrier are owned, leased, and insured, that endorsement may provide an additional source of recovery for an injured client.
If you are not requesting every applicable policy and endorsement, you may never know it exists.
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Ownership and Insurance May Involve Multiple Companies
The reality is that a tractor and trailer are often owned by different entities, leased by different companies, and insured through different carriers.
Untangling those relationships requires more than ordering a declarations page. It requires understanding how federal motor carrier regulations interact with the insurance structure behind the commercial vehicle.
When someone suffers catastrophic injuries in a trucking collision, identifying every available source of insurance is not simply a matter of thoroughness. It can have a direct impact on the compensation available to the client.
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Trucking Litigation Requires an Immediate Investigation
That is why trucking litigation should never be treated like a routine motor vehicle case.
The investigation must begin immediately, the right documents must be demanded early, and every potential source of coverage must be identified before critical evidence disappears.
The law rewards preparation. In trucking cases, knowing where to look can make all the difference.
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Experience Matters in Commercial Trucking Cases
At GOLDLAW, we have spent years handling complex commercial trucking litigation and know that success often comes down to uncovering details that others overlook.
Thorough investigation, a deep understanding of federal motor carrier regulations, and identifying every available source of coverage are essential parts of protecting our clients’ interests.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial truck accident, GOLDLAW can help you understand your legal options. Contact us for a FREE case review.
