Transportation and Cargo

We have experience in Transportation and Cargo claims. These type of claims require immediate attention and we can be contacted 24/7 for emergency claims. This specialty line of business requires an experienced adjuster to promptly assist insurers and transportation companies with limiting their financial exposure in the event of an accident. We have handled several claims involving excessive recovery/storage invoices and been involved with claims under the Repair Storage and Liens Act.

• Accidents
• Repair Storage and Liens Act Claims
• Rollovers and single vehicle accidents
• Cargo Damage
• Improper packing and/or packaging
• Cargo contamination
• Reefer Trailers – Warm/Cold Cargo (Cargo refused by Consignee)
• Thefts – Tractor, Trailer, Cargo (SIU)
• Fire losses
• Third Party Property Damage

We have handled hundreds of theft and cargo claims from the initial claim assignment to resolution. We ensure that the proper jurisdictional and transportation law is implemented.

With respect to cargo claims, we can complete the following:

• Interview the driver
• Attend the scene (Immediate)
• Survey the cargo
• Photograph the cargo
• Verify nature and extent of damage
• Mitigate damage where possible
• Obtain copies of all relevant documents including:
  • Purchase order
  • Freight contract
  • Bills of Lading
  • Packing slip
  • Storage Instructions