Federal Express (FedEx), United Parcel Service (UPS,) and Amazon are three of the largest package delivery services in the world. The delivery trucks are easily recognizable throughout Danbury. Unfortunately, these delivery trucks can cause serious car accidents in Danbury.

The Danbury delivery truck accident attorneys of West & West handle personal injury claims involving delivery trucks. If you were involved in an accident with a delivery truck, call us today for a free consultation at 713-222-9378. Our Danbury delivery truck accident attorneys will analyze your case and provide an assessment of your legal options. 

How Can Our Danbury Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers Help You After an Accident?

Delivery truck drivers receive some training. However, they can still make mistakes and cause delivery truck accidents. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists may be injured when a delivery driver causes an accident.

Our Danbury delivery truck accident attorneys handle accident claims for clients throughout Texas, including Danbury and Houston. When you are injured, you need a personal injury law firm that puts your best interests first. We are that firm. 

When you hire West & West, you can expect us to:

• Perform a thorough accident investigation to determine the factors that led to your truck accident
• Identify the parties responsible for the cause of the crash
• File insurance claims and lawsuits, when necessary, for damages
• Handle all communications with insurance companies, at-fault parties, and defense firms
• Document your damages and calculate a reasonable value for your injury claim
• Aggressively negotiate for the maximum amount to settle your case
• Proceed to court if the parties refuse to negotiate in good faith

We highly recommend seeking legal advice before discussing your case with an insurance company or the delivery company. What you say to these parties could have a significant impact on your injury claim.

Call our office or contact us online to request your free consultation with one of our experienced delivery truck accident lawyers assisting Danbury.

What is the Accident Record for FedEx and UPS?

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), UPS and FedEx were involved in the following crashes for the 24 months before November 3, 2021:

• United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) – 2,956 crashes, including 74 fatal accidents and 1,077 injury crashes
• FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (FedEx Ground) – 2,773 crashes, including 81 fatal crashes and 916 injury accidents 
• Federal Express Corporation (Federal Express) – 389 accidents, including five fatal crashes and 131 injury accidents

When a FedEx or UPS truck is involved in a vehicle accident, the company could be liable for damages caused by the accident. However, you would need to prove that the delivery truck driver caused the traffic accident. The evidence may also prove that the company is vicariously liable for the truck driver’s actions.

What are Common Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents in Danbury? 

The causes of delivery truck accidents in Miami vary, but many crashes involve some type of driver negligence. 

Factors that could contribute to the cause of a delivery truck accident include:

• Reading or sending text messages while driving
• Excessive speed
• Drowsy driving
• Impaired driving
• Distracted driving
• Failing to obey traffic laws
• Tailgating
• Reckless or aggressive driving
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Inadequate truck maintenance
• Use of alcohol and/or drugs

Other factors could also contribute to the cause of the crash, such as road, traffic, and weather conditions. If the accident involves multiple factors, our attorneys may retain an accident reconstructionist to identify each factor and assign blame to the correct party.

These companies place an enormous amount of pressure on drivers to meet delivery deadlines. Traffic, weather, and other conditions may slow drivers down, causing them to take risks to make up time. Rushing to make deliveries can lead to car crashes.

Injuries Sustained in Accidents Involving Delivery Trucks

The injuries a person could sustain in a delivery truck accident depend on the circumstances of the crash. A head-on crash or rollover accident can result in a wrongful death. However, someone could also die in a rear-end accident or side-impact crash.

Injuries that a person may sustain in an accident with a delivery truck include:

• Back and neck injuries
• Whiplash
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain damage
• Paralysis
• Broken bones
• Amputations
• Internal organ damage
• Scarring and lacerations

Seeking immediate medical treatment after a delivery truck accident is essential for proving a personal injury claim. You must have evidence that you were injured to prove that the crash was the cause of your injuries.

Suing Delivery Companies for a Traffic Accident in Danbury

Many trucking companies carry large liability insurance policies to cover accident claims. For example, UPS has a $1 million auto liability insurance policy for its trucks, and FedEx has $5 million liability insurance policy for its vehicles.

Even though the companies have insurance policies, it does not mean they will automatically pay your accident claim. The company may fight your claim by alleging you were partially to blame for the cause of the crash. It may even allege that the accident did not cause your injuries or you are exaggerating your injuries.

These large corporations and their insurance providers have enormous resources to fight accident claims. As a result, an accident victim may not receive the compensation they deserve for damages without an experienced lawyer.

You should be compensated for all damages, including:

• Medical expenses and bills
• Lost wages and benefits
• Reductions in future earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability and impairment
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The company will not tell you if you are accepting a settlement amount that is far below the value of your damages. You need trusted legal advice to ensure that you are not taken advantage of by a large corporation.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Danbury Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers

Don’t go it alone after a delivery truck accident. Our Danbury delivery truck accident attorneys will review your case free of charge. Call today to schedule your free consultation to discuss your accident with an attorney.