Motor Carriers, DOT Numbers, and Owner-Operators

Motor Carriers, DOT Numbers, and Owner-Operators

About Brian E. Fritz, Esquire

BRIAN E. FRITZ, ESQUIRE has represented seriously injured clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for almost 30 years. He has dedicated his practice to providing hope to the victims of others’ negligence and helping them navigate the challenges they now face. His primary focus includes: construction and premises liability; corporate direct liability for negligence; motor vehicle and trucking accidents; dangerous and defective products; unsafe modification of products and machinery; medical malpractice with an emphasis on birth-related injuries and cerebral palsy; exposing liability caused by disguised and hidden corporate decision-makers; establishing vicarious liability where companies have mislabeled workers as independent contractors; securing third-party liability for catastrophically injured workers whose recoveries would otherwise be limited to workers’ compensation; and providing second opinions to seriously injured clients whose cases were initially rejected on mistaken assumptions.

He is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has handled cases in other jurisdictions on a pro hac vice basis. Based in Philadelphia, he represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association.

He has been recognized annually by his peer attorneys for inclusion in Super Lawyers and has been named one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Philadelphia in the Super Lawyers rankings. He has annually been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. His case results have achieved annual national and state recognition by Best of the Bar, reserved for only the top 100 resolutions in any given year. He has annually received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards based on voting by peer attorneys and members of the Judiciary (Judicial Edition).

Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique, and the information presented here should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. If you have been injured, please contact a licensed personal injury attorney in your jurisdiction to discuss the specific facts and circumstances of your situation.