Cargo loss and damage claims are an inevitable part of the transportation industry.  Navigating the legal landscape of such claims can be daunting as they present some of the most complex legal issues in the transportation industry. Representation from experienced counsel who understand these complexities is essential to successful resolution.  Scopelitis has a wealth of experience in this area including the following:

• Carmack Amendment
• Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
• Montreal Convention
• Limitations of liability
• Claims handling regulations
• Cargo and Contingent Cargo insurance issues

Scopelitis represents motor carriers, brokers, freight forwards, air carriers, shippers, receivers, ocean carriers, non-vessel operating common carrier in both assessing exposure and liability in cargo claim situations and actively litigating and defending such claims in courts throughout the country.   Whether you are a shipper attempting to recover on damaged cargo, a motor carrier attempting to properly limit its liability, a broker seeking to avoid cargo liability while still facilitating its customers’ cargo claims, or any other transportation intermediary facing issues related to loss or damage to cargo, Scopelitis is here to assist you.

Scopelitis is involved in many industry organizations, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the latest industry developments. The network of transportation-focused attorneys and leaders we have developed spans every state, Canada, and Mexico. Organizations in which we participate include:

• American Trucking Associations
• Conference of Freight Counsel
• Transportation Intermediaries Association
• Transportation Lawyers Association
• Transportation & Logistics Council

If you are faced with a cargo claim dispute or want to protect and prepare your company for such claims, contact the Scopelitis Cargo Claims and Freight Disputes team to explore how we may assist you.