Workers' Compensation, Independent Contractors & Truck Accident Claims | Under the Hood

What happens if you're injured or killed in a tractor-trailer crash and your company says you're an independent contractor? Are you still entitled to workers' compensation? What if your truck overturns because of a shifted load? Should truck drivers report speeding tickets received in their personal vehicles? And what can trucking companies do when insurance carriers refuse to settle serious accident claims?

In the first episode of Under the Hood, Ed Ciarimboli, partner of Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law Firm, and Trial Attorney Corey Suda answer real questions submitted by truck drivers, owner-operators, and trucking company owners from across the country. Drawing on years of experience handling complex commercial trucking litigation, they break down the legal issues that affect drivers every day.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Workers' compensation rights for truck drivers and owner-operators
Independent contractor vs. employee status in the trucking industry
Occupational accident insurance policies and survivor benefits
Multi-state trucking accidents and jurisdiction challenges
Sealed load accidents and cargo shift liability
Third-party claims against shippers and loading companies
What to do if your trucking company doesn't carry workers' compensation insurance
Why truck drivers should preserve employment and shipping documents
Reporting traffic violations and protecting your CDL
The importance of dash cameras and driver-facing cameras
Insurance coverage, punitive damages, and protecting trucking companies from catastrophic claims
Common mistakes that can jeopardize trucking accident cases

Whether you're a CDL driver, owner-operator, fleet owner, safety manager, or someone involved in a commercial truck accident, this series provides practical legal insight into the regulations, insurance issues, and litigation strategies that shape today's trucking industry.

Have a question for a future episode? Leave it in the comments below and it may be featured in an upcoming episode of Under the Hood.

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