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Transportation Law

Frith Anderson + Peake regularly represents inter- and intrastate motor carriers, private fleet operators, and shippers. Our representation of transportation clients covers a wide range of civil and criminal matters, as well as issues and disputes arising out of transportation company’s day-to-day operations.

In addition to our 24-Hour Accident-Response Team, the attorneys at Frith Anderson + Peake offer assistance with a broad variety of regulatory compliance matters, including hazardous-material and federal and state motor-carrier safety regulations.

Trucking accidents can lead to complex disputes and litigation; expert legal advice and representation are necessary. Frith Anderson + Peake uses accident-scene investigations, electronic data, on-site evaluations, and expert witnesses to evaluate potential liability and provide effective trial representation.

We can help with a wide range of matters, including:

  • Contract negotiation & preparation
  • Regulatory compliance & licensing
  • Employment, non-competition, & personnel matters
  • Risk-management counseling
  • Accident investigation supervision/coordination
  • Insurance-coverage issues
  • Tort-liability defense
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Freight loss & damage claims
  • Fuel- and cargo-containment issues
  • Environmental/toxic-tort claims
  • Environmental clean-up obligations and procedures
  • Traffic issues
  • Workers’ compensation
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