NJL represents regional and national trucking and transportation clients including truck and bus companies, automotive manufacturers, and airlines. We understand emergencies don’t wait for business hours. That’s why our team provides round-the-clock support, ensuring you always have help at hand. We possess a distinguished record in transportation defense litigation and holds in-depth knowledge of critical regulatory bodies that govern the transportation industry, including:
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): We are adept at handling FMCSA compliance issues and defending clients against potential violations.
- Department of Transportation (DOT): Our knowledge of DOT regulations allows us to effectively address concerns and defend clients facing DOT-related legal matters.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): We possess expertise in NHTSA regulations and can defend manufacturers against product liability claims related to vehicle safety.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): We offer skilled legal representation for airlines regarding FAA regulations and potential legal disputes.
Drawing on this expertise, we offer a comprehensive range of defense services tailored to the specific needs of our clients:
- Accident and Collision Defense: Our skilled litigators handle complex accident investigations and catastrophic injuries, negotiate favorable settlements, and represent clients confidently in court.
- Regulatory Compliance: We assist companies in navigating the intricacies of transportation regulations and proactively identify and address potential compliance issues.
- Contract Disputes: When contract disputes arise, we fiercely advocate for your interests in negotiations and, if necessary, litigation.
- Product Liability Defense: We provide robust defense for automotive manufacturers facing product liability claims related to vehicle design, manufacturing, or safety.
- Workplace Safety: We help clients comply with workplace safety regulations and defend them against employee injury claims.
We are committed to providing strategic counsel, aggressive advocacy, and cost-effective solutions. Our ultimate goal is to minimize your legal exposure and ensure your business continues to operate smoothly.
Representative Trial Successes:
- Representing national freight carriers in catastrophic accident involving complicated brain injury of plaintiff. Jury verdict resulted in significant cost savings for client far below plaintiff’s demand throughout trial
- Serving as Minnesota counsel for transportation investigation and litigation for multiple trucking companies. We have performed all aspects of accident investigation and assisted companies with document preservation and litigation holds. This includes retention of accident reconstructionist experts, collaboration during EOBR and ECM downloading, accident analysis, and computer simulations
- Representing school bus operator in numerous litigation and administrative proceedings involving serious motor vehicle accidents, competitive bid protests, land use and zoning issues for facilities and general liability
- Representing national bottling distributor in accident fatality involving accident reconstruction with national experts and computerized CRASH software analysis. The accident investigation involved analysis of trip logs and reports for compliance with federal regulations. Immediate and thorough investigation prevented filing of lawsuit against company
Attorney & Co-Chair, Product Liability & Complex Torts