There are two types of liability coverage under Federal Law: Full Value Protection which covers the full replacement value per item of your shipment and is often obtained from your mover for a fee; and Waiver of Full Value Protection which is offered by the mover at no cost to you. This level of protection …
Understanding the #Liability of Your #Mover for Your Shipment of Household Goods Read More
If so, you should contact the mover immediately and notify them that you have lost and/or damaged goods and file a claim. Next, you should promptly: Make a list of the items that are missing; Make a list of the items that are damaged; Take photographs of the damage (if possible take photographs before loading …
Have you discovered Loss and/or Damage to your Household Goods Shipment? Read More
The FMCSA publishes a video discussing household goods moving fraud and the importance of getting written estimates, knowing liability options, and educating yourself on your rights and responsibilities when you are moving household goods across state lines.  Educate yourself prior to hiring an interstate household goods moving company. The Law Office of David Piotrowski has been publishing …
#FMCSA Video to Protect #HHG Shippers Against Fraud Read More
The FMCSA has published a Moving Fraud Prevention Checklist. Â The checklist is available in several languages. Â We are posting the checklist in English, Traditional Chinese, Â Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Â Additional languages are available from the ProtectYourMove.gov website. Â Household goods moving fraud is an issue that needs to be addressed and one of the best …
This post summarizes the FMCSA’s new policy concerning enforcement of its household goods (HHG) motor carrier and broker regulations. Beginning October 18, 2012, and pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 14915, any person, including a motor carrier or broker, that holds a HHG shipment hostage is subject to a $10,000 civil penalty for each violation. Each day the …
FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations Read More
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The Law Office of David Piotrowski
represents California landlords.
