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Monthly Archive for: "June, 2011"
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By Mark Perkins
In Cargo Issues
Posted June 29, 2011

Carmack Excludes Personal Injury Claims, Right?

I know, the first thing an attorney will say is that Carmack does not apply to bodily injuries; it only applies to cargo damage. Guess what? You’re wrong! It’s okay though, [...]

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By Mark Perkins
In Discovery, Litigation
Posted June 22, 2011

Excluding Evidence of Wealth of Trucking Company

Undoubtedly, there would be substantial prejudice against a trucking company if its wealth was admitted into evidence. Usually, this will be rare; however, when making a claim for punitive [...]

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By Mark Perkins
In Litigation, Medical
Posted June 15, 2011

Diabetic Drivers of 18-wheelers

Although I have written about this in Transport Topics and other transportation magazines, the subject of a diabetic driver is still a topic of interest. Frankly, there are many drivers who have [...]

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By Mark Perkins
In General
Posted June 9, 2011

Seriously? Trucking Company getting a DAC report is unreasonable?

A few years ago, I was defending one of several 18-wheelers involved in a multi-vehicle accident. Honestly, my client was not at fault or at least had minimal fault; however, in Louisiana, even [...]

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By Mark Perkins
In General
Posted June 8, 2011

Unfairness of Accident Registers and CSA 2010

Trucking companies are required by the United States Department of Transportation to keep an accident register of all accidents. See (49 CFR 390.15) Often times plaintiff’s attorrneys  [...]

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