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Transportation

Overview

Transportation companies across the trucking, aviation and maritime sectors face myriad legal challenges from all directions, often arising at unpredictable times and requiring rapid responses. From navigating legal and regulatory compliance, to responding to incidents and mitigating operational risks, to resolving commercial disputes, a vast range of issues can threaten a company’s operations and reputation for safety and reliability. 

Collaboration with an experience legal team that maintains open communication with clients, insurers, investigators, law enforcement, witnesses and experts is essential to navigate these critical and complex transportation matters. Thus, companies of all sizes dealing in various modes of transport across land, air and sea trust MG+M The Law Firm to provide robust legal counsel and skilled representation through the ever-evolving legal complexities of the transportation industry. 

We have extensive experience defending clients in state and federal courts across the United States. Working with a team of industry experts and private investigators, we are equipped to handle issues and claims no matter where or when they arise.

Trucking 
For companies in the trucking space, MG+M handles issues related to collisions and catastrophic injuries, emergency accident investigations, liability assessments, cargo disputes, contractual issues, environmental concerns and sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance. We defend manufacturers, premises owners, retailers and service providers in nationwide trucking and transportation litigation, while also representing small and midsize companies, including freight carriers, brokers, insurer   s, and truckers operating intra-state and interstate. With more than 25 years of trucking and transportation litigation experience, MG+M attorneys have gained a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory complexities of the industry, including interstate transportation and the extensive frameworks of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century and the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.

Aviation
MG+M defends aerospace product manufacturers, airline service providers, aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul organizations, fixed base operators, airport authorities, airlines, suppliers, and aerospace insurers in national and local litigation and class actions in US state and federal courts. Our team has successfully defended clients confronted with lawsuits arising from incidents, accidents, disputes and exposures throughout the United States and abroad that result in severe personal injuries, wrongful death, commercial disputes, substantial property damage and exposure to toxic substances. Learn more about the comprehensive legal representation we provide for aerospace companies. 

Maritime
With decades of experience successfully litigating high-stakes maritime and marine casualty claims, MG+M attorneys are skilled in navigating the complexities of admiralty law, including both commercial and recreational marine matters. Our seasoned crew has successfully represented clients throughout the industry, including shipping conglomerates and container shipping lines, charterers, operators, cruise lines, boat and marine equipment manufacturers, insurers, shipyards, boat dealerships, yacht clubs and marinas, and vessel owners. Learn more about the skilled legal representation our team offers maritime companies from coast-to-coast and everywhere in between.

Experience

  • Defense of a geosynchronous satellite component manufacturer against claims of negligence and fraud in the manufacture of parts for nine telecommunication satellites

  • Defense of a component part manufacturer based on the Government Contractor Defense of a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the hard landing of a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft in Hawaii, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit by the Ninth Circuit

  • Defense of a military helicopter maintenance provider against claims of severe personal injuries arising from the crash of a US Army AH-6M “Little Bird” helicopter in Iraq

  • Defense of an alloy casting manufacturer in multi-party litigation arising from the crash of a Bell 205 helicopter near British Columbia

  • Defense of a component part manufacturer based on the Government Contractor Defense of wrongful death claims arising from the crash of a US Army Apache AH-64 helicopter in Mali

  • Defense of an alloy forging manufacturer against complex commercial litigation arising from the crash of a Bell 206 helicopter resulting in the death of all three occupants near Ontario, Canada

  • Defense of a heavy maintenance facility against wrongful death and environmental liability lawsuits in three states arising from the crash of a DC-8 aircraft near Sacramento, California

  • Defense of a military parachute manufacturer/government contractor in litigation arising from the death of a Navy SEAL during a training exercise in San Diego, California

  • Defense of an aircraft maintenance facility in wrongful death litigation arising from the inflight breakup of a Cessna 525 aircraft over Utah

  • Defense based on the Air Carrier Access Act of an airport shuttle bus operator against a wrongful death lawsuit

  • Defense of an aeronautical chart publisher in federal multi-district litigation arising from the crash of a US Air Force CT-43A (B737) aircraft in Dubrovnik, Croatia, which resulted in the death of US Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and others

  • Defense of a major oil company against several nationwide class actions and other litigation arising from an allegedly defective general aviation lubricant

  • Defense of a vermiculite product manufacturer against wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits throughout California

  • Defense of a legacy aviation engine manufacturer against personal injury and wrongful death asbestos claims throughout California

  • Designated as an expert on California law in support of litigation outside the United States

  • Counseling clients regarding indemnity, limitation of liability, and insurance provisions in complex commercial contracts

  • Drafted and presented day-long workshop regarding incident/accident investigation techniques and best practices for report writing in order to mitigate exposure

News + Insights

Publications

Biometric Privacy Acts and the Trucking Industry, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Safety Audits, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Carrier Compliance Programs, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Security and Documentation Now, Can Save You in the Future, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The ATA's Fight Against Truck-Only Tolls, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Autonomous Driving Technology, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
EPA and NHTSA Blocked From Regulating Trailer Manufacturing, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The Supply Chain Crisis, Trucking, and America's Response, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Preparing for a Truck Driver Deposition, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The Exception to the Small Vehicle Exemption, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Trucking Company Settles Over False Emissions Compliance Reporting, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Analyzing the Forthcoming Osha COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Proposed Truck Parking Ban Makes Drivers Ask: Where Can I Park?, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The Exception to the Exemption, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
DRIVE-Safe Act: Reducing the Age to Transport Goods Between States, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The INVEST in America Act and Its Impact on the Trucking Industry, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Limiting Trucks' Speeds on Highways, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The Exception to the MCA Exemption, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
The Seatbelt Defense, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
General vs. Auto Liability: Why Does It Matter?, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Texas Federal Court Reaffirms the Savage Rule, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
COVID Passport for Interstate Trucking, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut
Texas Bill Seeks to Reduce Large Jury Verdicts in Crash Suits, Motor Transport Association of Connecticut