Transportation
Transportation claims that stem from the operation of tractor-trailers, company vehicles or personal vehicles can be detrimental to an insured’s brand. They need counsel that has handled every aspect of the industry.
Sector Coverage
The supply chain of transportation sector of insurance can be complex. With increasing litigations and complex regulatory field, underwriters and claims handlers need counsel that has a deep experience in their industry. Phelps’ team has handled claims ranging from breach of contract to wrongful death and can provide sound counsel, advice and defense for insurers and their insureds in potentially brand damaging cases. Our lawyers cover all facets of the transportation sector of insurance, including:
- Personal auto liability
- Commercial auto liability
- Commercial general liability coverage
- Warehouse/cargo coverage
- Rail
- Aviation
- Logistics and intermediaries
Experience
Successfully represented an insurer who obtained two separate dismissals of breach of contract suits by an insured under a motor truck cargo policy, wherein the insured also sought a defense of an underlying action for the loss of the cargo.