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Avoiding Litigation Through Effective ContractsOperating a transportation business offers a unique and complex set of challenges. These challenges include but are not limited to freight rates, cargo loss issues, employee or contractor relations, business or real estate sale and acquisition and regulatory compliance. To help clients address these complicated issues, the attorneys at the law office of Axelrod, Goodman, Steiner & Bazelon leverage 60 years of experience in preemptive contracting strategies, guiding their clients through the creation of effective transportation contracts in order to avoid future issues. Located in Chicago, Illinois, Axelrod, Goodman, Steiner & Bazelon has been providing effective representation to transportation companies since 1948, creating a solid reputation for guiding their clients to efficient and often favorable resolutions to a number of issues. Dedicated to helping their clients avoid costly litigation, the firm's lawyers offer extensive guidance during the drafting of transportation contracts, offering knowledgeable advice throughout he complex process. The firm also has relationships with other firms throughout the United States and Canada in the event that legal services are required outside the State of Illinois. Contact their office online or call 312-236-9375 to discuss specific transportation contract issues. Preventative RepresentationThe creation of effective transportation contracts can alleviate future legal issues, including those related to: - Owner operators: Contracts between owner operators and transportation companies can limit the potential legal concerns over the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), workers' compensation and leasing and contracting issues relating to DOT guidelines. An effective contract clearly states liability for accidents, damage claims and on the job injuries sustained by independent contractors.
- Shipper/carrier contracts: Contracts between shippers and carriers and/or intermediaries that clearly set forth liability for cargo loss can limit litigation over damage claims or freight charge matters, keeping a strong relationship intact between shippers, intermediaries and carrier companies.
- Government regulatory compliance: Contracts drafted in the initial startup of a transportation business or throughout its operation can assure compliance with stringent regulations and procedures, helping to avoid legal fees and time consuming audits in the long term. Additionally, there are government regulatory requirements in the owner operator lease
Contact Axelrod, Goodman, Steiner & Bazelon for Effective Contract PlanningFor business owners and transporters, time is money – dealing with costly legal issues before they occur can be an inexpensive and efficient means of avoiding litigation in the long term. In the highly regulated area of transportation law, these contracts can save thousands in legal fees. Contact the firm to discuss specific tactics for avoiding future legal issues.
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