LITCHFIELD CAVO litigators represent interstate and intrastate trucking companies (including two of the largest self-insured truckers in the United States), owner-operators and towing companies in personal injury and accident claims, first and third-party liability matters, regulatory compliance issues, environmental concerns and products and manufacturing claims. Our clients don’t wait until they’re sued – they know to call us before litigation is filed to review their policies and procedures for advice on safe and efficient navigation through regulatory issues. We provide expertise in advising and managing thorough and cost-effective investigations.

We have assisted our clients in defending personal injury and property claims both pre-suit and in arbitration, litigation and during negotiations. Drawing on our diverse background and experience. we make connections with our clients’ employees and management for the best route to a successful result.

LITCHFIELD CAVO also represents insurers in all coverage aspects arising from policies issued regarding motor vehicle liability regulated by the Department of Transportation concerning businesses and individuals. Common issues include: permissive use, loading and unloading, movement by mechanical device, “coming to rest” and insured vehicles, as well as the not-so-common emerging issues surrounding the applicability of the MCS-90 endorsement regarding financial responsibility. The MCS-90 endorsement issues include interstate and intrastate delivery, applicability of the endorsement to vehicles with a gross vehicular weight of less than 10,000 pounds and subrogation rights for payments made pursuant to the endorsement.