Moran Reeves Conn serves as counsel to more than ten of the North America’s largest for-hire motor carriers, seven of which were listed in the top 50 largest for-hire carriers by Transport Topics in 2024. We represent interstate motor carriers, tanker trucking companies, in-state haulers, truck leasing companies, semi-truck manufacturers, motor coach businesses, hazardous material transporters, rideshare companies, insurers, delivery service partners, and individual drivers. We operate as local, regional, and national counsel for our transportation clients.
Our transportation, trucking, and logistics litigation experience includes the defense of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims, freight and property claims, regulatory compliance, risk management, and employment matters.
Moran Reeves Conn knows that personal injury suits involving tractor-trailers present unique challenges. We understand that the ability to confront accidents at the scene, and quickly, is crucial to preserving evidence for a strong defense. We maintain a 24/7 rapid response team that can coordinate the investigation of any catastrophic or fatal accident. Further, we have the necessary contacts with experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, human factors, toxicology, medicine, and governmental oversight that are important in these cases. Our knowledgeable in-house nurse paralegals review and analyze medical records to assist in assessing a claim’s value.
Ever-evolving regulations, driver shortages, and nuclear jury verdicts are challenges for today’s motor carriers. Fortunately, our experienced trucking defense attorneys provide counsel on nearly every key issue including personal injury, property damage, and environment/cargo spills. Complex trucking cases require knowledge of negligence, tort reform statutes, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), hours of service (HOS) issues, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), telematics systems, advanced technology features, and many other facets of the trucking industry. Our attorneys stay abreast of these issues.
Moran Reeves Conn attorneys also get involved in supply chain and logistics management matters. Often, our products liability and automotive practices overlap with our transportation practice.
We are frequent speakers at transportation industry seminars and regularly publish articles in legal and professional journals. MRC shareholder Ashley Winsky is an active member of the American Trucking Association (“ATA”), the Transportation Lawyers Association (“TLA”), and the Trucking Defense Advocacy Council (“TDAC”). She attends these organizations’ annual conferences. Ashley frequently presents on topics of interest to trucking companies, their insurers, and their lawyers.
MRC attorneys are also members of the Defense Research Institute and its Trucking Committee and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Our knowledge and understanding of the transportation industry allows us to provide full-service counsel to our clients. From matters regarding day-to-day operations to overreaching lawsuits, we stand ready to vigorously defend and protect the transportation industry.
Representative Cases
Obtained a complete defense verdict for motor carrier and its driver in six-day federal court jury trial involving allegations of negligence, punitive damages, and a request that the jury award $10 million, where plaintiff suffered an undisputed moderate traumatic brain injury and spinal fractures
Obtained multiple defense verdicts in jury trials for tractor-trailer and tanker companies and drivers involved in accidents
Tried numerous personal injury cases to defense verdict for public transit authority
In an admitted liability case, obtained jury verdict for tractor-trailer company within $5,000 of requested verdict
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a personal injury action, filed against a tractor-trailer company and its driver, arising out of a roadway accident in the months before trial was scheduled to commence
Obtained dismissal of negligent hiring and retention claims for multiple motor carriers in various actions via motions to dismiss or summary judgment
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a negligence and assault and battery action, filed against a tractor-trailer company and its driver, on a motion to dismiss
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of wrongful death and personal injury actions for logistics broker and shipper on personal jurisdiction grounds
Obtained favorable resolution for a tractor-trailer company whose driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and in possession of marijuana in a negligence action
Obtained multiple favorable resolutions for tractor-trailer companies whose drivers ran a red light in a personal injury actions
Obtained favorable resolution for a tank truck carrier involved in a multiple vehicle collision where a plaintiff rendering assistance suffered permanent injuries
Obtained favorable resolution for a tank truck carrier in a chemical exposure case
Obtained favorable resolution for a tractor-trailer company and its driver in collision involving a cyclist
Obtained favorable resolution for a tractor-trailer company and its driver in a collision involving a pregnant motorist
Defended both domestic and international tire companies in catastrophic injury litigation
Defended major semi-truck manufacturers in large fleet product performance disputes
Defended RV chassis manufacturers in fire and product warranty disputes