Insurance Claim

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by natanishe, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. natanishe

    natanishe Light Load Member

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    Hey all,

    To make a long story short.

    I moved a load for CH Robinson (partial). When I delivered it to the receiver they noticed the pallet was damaged, but they still took it. Now 2 weeks later I received a claim from CH Robinson for $3500. The pallet was recycled plastic pretty much garbage, so even if the pallet was damaged there is absolutely nothing wrong with the material. I told them if they are claiming total loss of the pallet, I want to pick it up since I am paying full price for it. Am I able by law to get the damaged pallet? Which option do I have about handling this claim?

    Thank you,
     
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  3. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    I don't understand how a pallet being damaged would be your fault, and costing $3500? More details
     
  4. iRookie

    iRookie Light Load Member

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    What was the commodity?
     
  5. Showtime89

    Showtime89 Light Load Member

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    I am sorry I don't know much about the issue but isn't this where your insurance agent would be able to help? Cargo insurance wouldn't this be under?
     
  6. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    2 things...
    1. YOU as the carrier, Are welcome to any and all salvage on a loss claim.
    2.A signed clean BOL/POD doesn't always exclude you from a claim..BUT, You cannot be Billed Directly from a brokerage, (Just plain ridiculous) for amount of said Product.. This must be filed (as a Claim) through your Insurance co. The Only fees you will incur are your deductables if loss is higher than your deduct.
    3. Under No Circumstances, Can a Brokerage Withhold any Monies due to you For Freight Charges.....
    A FREIGHT CLAIM IS SEPARATE FROM FREIGHT CHARGES.... Don't let the Brokerage tell you different.
     
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  7. kimbosa

    kimbosa Medium Load Member

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    Sounds like the broker is trying pull the wool over your eyes hoping you will just pay. You have the right to the freight.
     
  8. natanishe

    natanishe Light Load Member

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    It was plastic raisins, plain ridiculous to say it was total loss if at most we lost 2-4 pounds from 1000 pound pallet.
     
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  9. natanishe

    natanishe Light Load Member

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    Yes, insurance can help. I would still lose my deductible of $1000. To me it's a matter or principal, they are just trying to take a ride on my company. Broker said if you don't claim we'll just with hold your pay.
     
  10. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Ask for pictures and a receipt of the so called damage.
    Claims department of CH Robinson is quick to file on your insurance without question. They are more interested in keeping there shippers and receivers happy than to ask questions.
    Clean BOL, and a case that the no touch freight was not damaged by transit is the best case for a civil suit.
     
  11. natanishe

    natanishe Light Load Member

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    I have a picture of damaged pallet, they wrote that the pallet was damaged on BOL but they still took it. I would of handled that out of pocket since its just plastic raisin but the amount they charged for the pallet is insane. They should technically either sell it at fair market price and bill me for the rest or give me the damaged pallet. Thats the way I see it, otherwise they sold it and now trying to take a ride on me.
     
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