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Transportation Litigation Defense
Transportation claims demand swift action and informed strategy. Hermes Law represents motor carriers, transportation companies, and insurers in high-exposure disputes, helping clients protect their interests from initial investigation through resolution.
A Coordinated Defense for Complex Transportation Claims
Hermes Law's transportation defense team represents trucking operations, motor carriers, bus companies, and insurers in complex transportation matters involving catastrophic injuries, fatalities, and significant liability exposure.
Our attorneys combine litigation experience with an understanding of the regulatory, technical, and operational issues that shape transportation claims.
From emergency response and evidence preservation to trial and resolution, we help clients navigate high-stakes matters with a coordinated defense strategy.
Monica Haft
PARTNER
Dylan Smith
ATTORNEY
Matt Loving
ATTORNEY
Leslie Davis
PARTNER
Chris Walker
ATTORNEY
Matt Sayegh
ATTORNEY
Prepared to respond when transportation claims become high-stakes litigation.
Defense That Moves With the Matter
Transportation litigation often begins long before a lawsuit is filed. Hermes Law helps clients respond quickly, assess potential exposure, and develop defense strategies grounded in the facts, regulations, and operational realities of each matter.
Our approach focuses on:
Emergency Response & Investigation
Rapid response to serious incidents, preservation of critical evidence, coordination with experts, and early evaluation of potential liability.
Complex Litigation Defense
Strategic representation in catastrophic injury, fatality, multi-party, and high-exposure transportation disputes.
Regulatory & Technical Analysis
Evaluation of federal and state transportation regulations, operational practices, and technical issues that influence liability and defense.
Resolution & Risk Management
Early exposure assessment, targeted litigation strategies, and informed resolution planning that considers both legal and business interests.
Transportation Defense Services Include:
✓ Emergency accident response
✓ Pre-litigation investigations
✓ Evidence preservation and collection
✓ Expert retention and coordination
✓ Catastrophic injury and fatality defense
✓ Commercial trucking and motor coach litigation
✓ Negligent hiring, training, and supervision claims
✓ Negligent entrustment and gross negligence defense
✓ Cargo and freight disputes
✓ Federal and state regulatory issues
✓ Excess and surplus carrier monitoring
✓ Trial and appellate strategy
Critical Decisions Begin at the Scene
In serious transportation incidents, the earliest decisions can shape the entire defense. Evidence must be preserved, witnesses identified, and potential liability assessed while critical information is still available.
Hermes Law works with transportation companies and insurers to coordinate incident response, conduct pre-litigation investigations, and retain qualified experts. Our attorneys understand the importance of technical evidence, regulatory compliance, and maintaining access to key witnesses, including drivers who may no longer be employed by the company.
This early involvement helps clients understand potential exposure, identify defensible positions, and determine the most effective path forward.
Built for High-Exposure Litigation
Transportation claims can involve multiple plaintiffs, complex liability questions, substantial damages, and overlapping insurance interests. Hermes Law has defended matters involving catastrophic injuries, fatalities, negligent entrustment, negligent hiring and supervision, and other significant allegations.
Our attorneys bring experience in jury trials, summary judgment proceedings, and complex multi-party litigation. We also represent excess and surplus carriers in monitoring underlying litigation, helping ensure their interests are protected and they remain informed as matters develop.
Whether pursuing an early resolution or preparing for trial, our focus remains on building a defense that reflects the evidence, the exposure, and the client's objectives.
Experience Across Complex Transportation Claims
Hermes Law has represented transportation companies, motor carriers, and insurers in significant liability disputes, including catastrophic loss litigation and complex negligence claims.
Multi-Plaintiff Fatality Litigation
Successfully defended a commercial motor coach company in multiple lawsuits arising from a motor vehicle accident involving 44 plaintiffs and three fatalities.
Million-Dollar Jury Trial
Successfully defended a transportation company in a million-dollar jury trial involving allegations of negligence, negligent hiring, training and supervision, negligent entrustment, and gross negligence.
Summary Judgment
Obtained summary judgment for a transportation company based on a lack of evidence supporting claims of negligent hiring, training, and supervision.
Policy-Limits Demand
Obtained summary judgment for a transportation company facing a Stowers demand involving $1 million in policy limits.
Federal Court Defense Verdict
Obtained a defense verdict in federal court for a trucking company following a high-speed rear-end collision on Interstate 20.
When the Stakes Are High, Every Decision Matters
From immediate incident response to complex litigation, Hermes Law helps transportation clients navigate risk, protect their interests, and move toward resolution.