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Transportation

Martin Tate’s transportation practice group has created a "rapid response team" that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to immediately respond to accident scenes and other catastrophic losses. If you would like access to the "rapid response team," please contact Lee Piovarcy or Lew Wardlaw.

Martin Tate's rich history in transportation-related experience is expansive and ranges from representation of motor carriers to representation of railroads, as well as Martin Tate’s legendary maritime practice. Martin Tate attorneys pride themselves in possessing an understanding of the complex and constantly changing regulatory structure that governs the operation of the transportation industry, as well as the economic and legal challenges it faces. We are committed to the effective representation of both insured and self-insured transportation companies in all aspects of personal injury and property damage litigation. Additionally, our attorneys represent railway companies, in litigation resulting from crossing accidents and related matters. Martin Tate also works closely with transportation intermediaries such as forwarders, brokers, and logistics consultants.

We also provide advice and counseling on topics such as:
 
Cargo claims
Collections /Contract Disputes
Defense of motor carriers in wrongful death and personal injury cases
Department of Transportation issues
Governmental affairs/regulatory issues
Insurance coverage analysis
Labor and employment
Litigation management
Negligent hiring/retention litigation
Safety regulations
State sales, use, and excise litigation
24 hour emergency accident investigation
Workers' compensation