Investigation of accidents
In the realm of transportation logistics, accidents can occur at any stage, posing significant challenges and potential liabilities for logisticians. Our “Accident Investigation” service is meticulously crafted to provide thorough analysis, expert guidance, and resolution strategies in the aftermath of such incidents, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum protection for your operations.
Here’s how we assist you in the event of accidents or mishaps:
- Comprehensive Investigation: Our team conducts detailed investigations into transportation accidents, meticulously examining all relevant factors, including cargo retention by carriers, cargo arrests by state authorities, vessel idle stay, demurrage, detention, forced storage, and other pertinent risks. We leave no stone unturned in uncovering the root causes and contributing factors behind the incident.
- Negotiation and Resolution: We engage in strategic negotiations with all involved parties, including container lines, customs authorities, and other stakeholders, to address issues such as demurrage, vessel idle stay, cargo loss, and storage costs for unclaimed cargo. Our goal is to reach favorable resolutions that mitigate financial losses and protect your interests.
- Legal Support and Advocacy: Should the need arise, we provide robust legal support and advocacy services, including drafting appeals against awards and actions of customs and state authorities. We defend your interests vigorously in Ukrainian and foreign courts and arbitrations, leveraging our expertise to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Customized Documentation: We assist in drafting essential documents tailored to your specific needs, including House Bill of Lading, NVOCC agreements, FCR individual proforma, and FCR regulations. Our meticulous approach ensures compliance, clarity, and legal validity in all your transactions.
- Recovery Assistance: In the aftermath of accidents, we facilitate debt recovery from clients and damage recovery from subcontractors, maximizing your chances of obtaining compensation for losses incurred.
- Expert Consulting Services: Our team offers expert guidance and consulting on a wide range of issues related to accident investigation and mitigation, including cargo insurance, liability insurance for freight forwarders, carriers, and terminals, subrogation and recourse recovery, cargo loss, shortage, and damage, international sanctions compliance, temporary import regulations, dredging procedures, port tariffs, and more.
With our “Accident Investigation” service, you can navigate the complexities of transportation accidents with confidence, knowing that you have a dedicated team of experts working tirelessly to safeguard your interests and minimize the impact on your operations.