Three Things to Know About FedEx and UPS Truck Accidents

Online shopping has exploded in popularity today, putting more UPS and FedEx trucks on the road than ever before. With so many of these vehicles on the road, accidents involving them are almost inevitable. These courier vehicles may not be as large as transport trucks, but they are still much larger and much heavier than passenger vehicles. As such, when they are involved in a crash, accident victims often face severe injuries, high medical bills, and insurance complications. Our San Antonio FedEx and UPS truck accident attorney explains the three things you need to know about these collisions below.

Common Causes of UPS and FedEx Truck Accidents

Like other truck drivers, FedEx and UPS drivers operate under tight deadlines and they are often pressured to meet certain delivery quotas. These factors combined may cause drivers to act negligently in many ways, including:

• Speeding, if drivers exceed posted speed limits to ensure timely delivery
• Distracted driving, such as using GPS or handheld devices
• Fatigued driving, due to long shifts and insufficient rest periods
• Improper training on how to safely operate a commercial vehicle
• Unsafe parking, such as in front of a store which may block traffic and cause bicycle or pedestrian accidents

Multiple Parties May Be Liable

Just like in other truck accident cases, multiple parties may be liable for a UPS or FedEx truck accident. These parties include:

• The truck driver: If a truck driver acts negligently, such as in any of the above ways, they can be held liable for a crash.
• The corporation: If UPS or FedEx hired unqualified drivers, failed to train their drivers properly, or enforced unrealistic delivery quotas, they can be held liable for their own negligence. Additionally, UPS drivers are almost always employees of the corporation and the business can be held vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees. FedEx drivers are often third party contractors, making it harder to sue the corporation. However, the third party contractor that hired them may be liable.
• Manufacturers: In rarer cases, the manufacturer of the vehicle may be liable if they produced a defective truck or truck part that caused a crash.

Compensation Available After a UPS and FedEx Truck Accident

If you have been injured in a crash involving a UPS or FedEx truck, there are many different types of compensation you may be able to pursue. These include:

• Medical expenses such as ongoing treatment, surgeries, hospitalization, and emergency care
• Lost income due to lost wages or permanent disability
• Pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Property damage for repairs or replacement of your vehicle
• Wrongful death damages, if you lost someone you love in a crash

Our FedEx and UPS Truck Accident Attorney in San Antonio Can Help You Pursue Fair Damages

If you have been injured by a courier truck, you need legal advice. At the Law Office of Israel Garcia, our San Antonio FedEx and UPS truck accident attorney can provide it and help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available. Call us today at 210-LAW-9999 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to learn more about how we can help.

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