Practice Leader: Peter A. Dubrawski
Attorneys: View Attorneys in this PracticeThe transportation industry touches every aspect of our economic life, carrying enormous quantities of goods and raw materials. Haight Brown & Bonesteel’s trucking and transportation practice is a committed partner to the transportation industry. Our attorneys have extensive experience with accidents involving tractor trailers, large transports, railcars, automobiles and other forms of mass transportation.
Our attorneys are actively involved in matters encompassing:
24-Hour Emergency Accident Response Team
Haight Brown & Bonesteel’s 24-hour emergency accident rapid-response team is another example of our commitment to the trucking and transportation industry. Accidents can happen to any company at any time. The most critical evidence and information is recovered immediately following an accident. Our "Go Team" is comprised of legal counsel, expert consultants, field adjusters, and investigators available twenty-four hours a day to respond to any transportation emergency. Upon arrival at the scene, our team will coordinate all appropriate activities and investigation attaching attorney work product and attorney client privilege to the effort.
We understand that an immediate response is often critical to keep an unfortunate situation in control.
Insurance Coverage
In addition to our reputation as a leading litigation defense firm, Haight Brown & Bonesteel is recognized nationally as a top insurance coverage firm. Our lawyers have represented insurance companies underwriting every type of transportation insurance from nonstandard personal lines auto to commercial interstate motor carrier fleet coverages.
Our lawyers handle transportation and trucking coverage matters, providing coverage advice and resolving claims arising out of:
We have also offered advice to underwriters regarding proposed programs and coverages under consideration for issuance in California and have participated in the drafting of numerous policy revisions and endorsements for our commercial auto and trucking insurer clients.
Property Damage
Our attorneys have successfully resolved freight disputes involving damaged or delayed cargo, as well as the collection of overdue freight charges. They also work to mitigate motor carrier liability for cargo damage or loss during the various stages of commercial transportation of goods by highway. When a cargo claim occurs, it is critical to consult attorneys who understand the multitude of potential insurance issues, litigation defense strategies, case law and legislation
The Haight Brown & Bonesteel Distinction
