UPS Truck Accident Lawyer

The United Parcel Service, or UPS, is one of the largest shipment and mail companies in the United States. The company’s fleet of package delivery trucks features over 100,000 vehicles nationwide [1]. Each year, UPS trucks are involved in many traffic accidents, resulting in injured victims who want to file accident claims.

If you have been involved in an accident with a UPS truck, arming yourself with an experienced truck accident lawyer is crucial to increase your chances of winning compensation for damages. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can assist you with filing a personal injury claim against the truck driver, the UPS company, or other responsible parties. 

About United Parcel Service

There are over 400,000 UPS employees in the United States, many of whom are delivery truck drivers. In the two years before July 2024, 2642 crashes occurred. These UPS truck accidents resulted in 66 fatalities and 886 injuries [2]. This startling number has led to numerous truck accident cases in which victims pursued compensation for their injuries. 

Going up against this large entity during a personal injury claim puts you at a considerable disadvantage, but working with a trusted UPS truck accident lawyer from our law firm will level the playing field. 

Common Causes of UPS Truck Accidents

There are many causes of UPS truck accidents in the United States. It is essential to determine the cause of your collision, provide evidence to support your claim and increase your chances of receiving maximum compensation. 

Reckless driving is a significant concern and can involve speeding, ignoring traffic signals, tailgating, or switching lanes quickly. Distracted driving is another common cause, as drivers could be paying attention to cell phones, GPS devices, hygienic activities, or eating. 

Driving under the influence affects an individual’s response times, so alcohol and drugs can lead to UPS truck accidents as well. Other causes include driver fatigue, unsafe driving violations, faulty vehicle parts, and adverse road conditions. 

Injuries Sustained by Truck Accident Victims

Accidents with large trucks often result in serious injuries. Drivers and passengers in smaller cars are particularly vulnerable in UPS accidents. 

Some of the most common injuries sustained in these collisions include head injuries, brain injuries, neck injuries, lacerations, contusions, broken bones, internal bleeding, spinal cord injuries, crush injuries, amputations, and even death. 

Types of Cases Our UPS Truck Accident Attorneys Handle

Our team of personal injury lawyers has previously handled many UPS truck accident cases. We have helped victims assess damages, file claims, and pursue compensation for the suffering their accidents have caused. Here are some types of UPS accidents we have seen. 

• Rear-end collisions – The back of a vehicle is hit by another car behind them traveling in the same direction
• Side-impact or t-bone accident – A car is impacted by another vehicle perpendicular to its plane of travel
• Head-on collisions – Often the most dangerous type of car accident, two vehicles collide head-to-head while traveling in opposite directions
• Underride and override accidents – One vehicle ends up passing under or over another vehicle
• Rollover accidents – A vehicle rolls over after it has been hit by another object or loses control
• Jackknife accidents – The cargo hold of a tractor-trailer is misaligned with the cabin and swings out
• Hit-and-run accidents – One of the vehicles involved in the accident leaves the scene, usually after causing the collision
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents – Collisions involving people who are walking or biking nearby
• Multi-vehicle pileups – In many cases, accidents involving UPS trucks cause pile-ups with multiple vehicles
• Loading and unloading accidents – When cargo is being loaded or unloaded from a UPS truck, those in close proximity could be in danger or may cause an accident while the truck is stationary

What to Do Following a UPS Truck Crash

If you want financial compensation for damages suffered after a UPS truck accident, following the proper steps after the collision is essential. Here is what you should do immediately after a crash occurs.

• Call 911 – The sooner you get police and medical personnel on the scene, the better. They will investigate the accident, block off the area, and treat your injuries.
• Seek medical attention immediately – Health is your first priority, so if you are hurt in a UPS truck accident, make sure you receive medical attention and treatment for those injuries at the scene. You could have a serious injury you don’t even know about. 
• Exchange information – Collect insurance and license information from all drivers involved in the accident, including UPS drivers and those in other vehicles. 
• Gather evidence – Now is the right time to start collecting evidence to build your case. Record eyewitness testimonies, take pictures of the accident’s aftermath, and ask the police for a copy of the accident report. 
• Contact insurance – You should also notify your insurance company about the accident as quickly as possible, even if that means calling them from the crash scene. 
• Reach out to a UPS truck accident lawyer – Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers will answer your questions about filing a claim during a free consultation. 

How an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney Can Help

Our personal injury attorneys know what it takes to win claims involving UPS truck accidents. Whether your case is against the UPS driver, a pedestrian, the shipping company, or another party, our team will guide you through the legal process. 

This includes reviewing your case to find the best option for compensation, gathering substantial evidence, speaking to relevant accident experts, calculating the total damages suffered, negotiating with insurance companies, and even representing you in a trial if needed. 

Liability for UPS Delivery Truck Accidents

A UPS driver is not the only party that could be at fault for your truck accident. Our responsibility as your legal team is to determine who is liable and help you prove it. Potentially liable parties include UPS drivers, other truck drivers, other vehicle operators, vehicle manufacturers, local governments responsible for safe roads, and even pedestrians. 

Proving Liability for UPS Accidents

When car accidents result in injuries, victims can choose to file claims for personal injury against the liable parties. The key is to collect enough evidence to support your claim and increase your chances of winning compensation for legal damages. 

Many types of evidence can play an essential role in your claim after a UPS truck accident. 

These include the driver’s work schedule, company records, time logs, delivery routes, GPS data, images of the accident scene, the police report, eyewitness testimonies, medical records, doctor’s reports, maintenance records, employment agreements, and even surveillance footage from nearby cameras. 

Damages Our UPS Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help You Recover

The point of hiring personal injury attorneys to help you file your claim is to pursue compensation for damages. Our firm will help you assess the value of your damages to come up with a number for a potential settlement. The two types of damages in a UPS truck accident are economic and non-economic.

Economic damages include lost wages, medical bills, property damage, and future medical expenses. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving family member could also claim funeral costs and loss of financial support. 

Non-economic damages include emotional suffering, physical pain, disability, disfigurement, and loss of quality of life. A wrongful death case could include loss of companionship as well. 

The Value of UPS Truck Accident Claims

There is no hard data for the average settlement in a UPS truck accident. That is because there are many factors that affect the total compensation. The circumstances of the accident, the amount of evidence, the extent of your injuries, the emotional impact of the crash, the insurance policy of the defendant, and the long-term consequences will all affect the settlement amount. 

Additionally, comparative fault will play a role in compensation, depending on your state. Some states award damages based on the amount of fault you have for the accident. For example, if you are 40% responsible for the accident, your potential compensation might be reduced by 40% in comparative fault states. 

Insurance Coverage for UPS Drivers

UPS truck drivers are covered by insurance that sets a maximum of $1 million per accident. This policy covers bodily injury and property damage. If your compensation claim exceeds that number, then you will need the assistance of your UPS truck accident lawyer to figure out where that money will come from.

The Time It Takes to Settle a UPS Truck Accident Claim

Settling claims after UPS accidents can take a while. It is possible your claim could take just a few months, but it could also stretch out for several years. 

Some circumstances that could extend the timeline of your claim include an unresponsive defendant, the defendant leaving the state, a long discovery phase, a stubborn insurance company, a long negotiation process, and a trial proceeding. 

No matter the circumstances surrounding your UPS truck accident case, hiring a lawyer quickly is your best shot at maximum compensation. Evidence becomes much more challenging to collect the longer you wait to file the claim. 

You Have Limited Time to File a UPS Accident Claim

Each state has a different statute of limitations for when victims can file claims after accidents with UPS trucks. In general, these injury cases must be initiated within two to three years of the accident date. 

Some states have even longer statutes of four years, including Utah and Wyoming. However, the longer you wait to file your claim, the harder it will be to collect substantial evidence that supports your case. 

Contact a UPS Truck Accident Lawyer Today!

Having the right truck accident lawyer on your side can make all the difference in an accident claim. The field of personal injury law is complex, and Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers will guide you through the process with expert advice and a commitment to success.

Since we only work on a contingency fee basis, there are no upfront costs for you to pay, and we only receive payment if we help you win. This is a massive relief to those dealing with lost wages or substantial medical bills during recovery.

Contact us today through our online form or call us at 888-424-5757. We are ready to stand by your side and represent you against the UPS driver, the company, their insurance carrier, and anyone else involved in the case. 

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Resources: [1] Fleet Equipment [2] FMCSA