For the past 50 years the backbone of our practice has been trucking. We represent truckers and motor carriers who have been in accidents. This includes every imaginable type of accident from catastrophic losses to minor property damage. We treat each case individually and create a litigation plan that fits both your needs as well as your budget.

Personal injury attorneys are aggressive today when it comes to trucking claims. They want to put the trucking company on trial (and in some cases out of business). It should come as no surprise that they want to pick apart your drivers' qualification file, safety records and hiring practices. Trucking litigation is no longer a simple case of an auto accident that happens to involve an 18 wheeler. Plaintiffs' lawyers are marketing their successes and advertising with such slogans as “big trucks cause big injuries.” Personal injury lawyers are constantly bragging about their verdicts and settlements against the trucking industry. You need a firm that understands your business and appreciates the difficulties you face. You need a firm that will fight back. Trucks make this country move. That is something to be proud of and the story needs to be told.

Not only do we represent trucking companies and their drivers, we likewise represent insurance companies who insure truckers. For over 30 years we have represented companies like Great West Casualty who devote their business to protecting motor carriers. We understand the relationship between insurance carriers and trucking companies. Insurance companies need attorneys who have trucking experience. That's why we represent insurance carriers who write significant motor carrier coverage. They understand the need to have a law firm that concentrates in trucking.

We represent numerous motor carriers individually as well. Many of our trucking clients are self-insured or maintain significant SIR’s. We help them understand their insurance coverage and make sure that our clients are protected regardless of the outcome. It takes experience to achieve this and we are committed to seeing that your business is not effected due to a catastrophic loss. More importantly, we strive to minimize your losses and resulting claims experience rating.

We like to get involved early when an accident occurs. What happens in the initial 48 hours after an accident can often determine whether you win or lose. It will always effect what you will pay. We have experience with trucking investigators, accident reconstructionists, outside adjusters and others who we can call upon at a moments notice to get to the scene and find out what s going on. We can protect this investigation and make sure that you get honest answers without fear that it will be thrown back in your face.

We are active in such organizations as ATA (American Trucking Associations), Missouri Association of Motor Carriers, Illinois Trucking Association, TIDA (Trucking Insurance Defense Association), CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance), Transportation Lawyers Association and many others.

Let's face it, many law firms can handle auto claims. We have devoted our professional lives to defending trucking companies. From drayage to logistics and every fuel stop in between we “keep on truckin” with our clients. Call or e-mail us on your next claim and you will see the difference.

Contact: Ted L. Perryman
One U.S. Bank Plaza, Suite 2300
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(314) 421-1850 (voice)
(314) 421-4346 (facsimile)
Tperryman@rpbm.com