TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Have you been injured in an accident involving delivery drivers from FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, the Post Office or any other commercial vehicle?

Did you know that these companies will try to avoid paying you for your injuries?

Companies have their own adjusters, investigators, lawyers and experts who will review your case and try to minimize the company’s liability, which means reducing the amount of the settlement to you, which could leave you in debt.

According to the Department of Transportation, in 2017, there were 4,102 deaths from accidents involving trucks which represents a 52% increase since 2009 and those numbers are only getting larger as the convenience and popularity of online shopping continues to become part of our daily lives.

The convenience of overnight delivery and free shipping have created risk factors such as driver fatigue and defective or improperly maintained equipment such as worn brakes that contribute to an increased number of accidents. 

Studies show that vehicles with defective or worn equipment were almost 2 times more likely to cause an accident. In post-crash inspections, almost 55% of vehicles had one or more mechanical issues, with the most common involving the brake and lighting systems. 

In 2022, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognized truck underride as a major contributing factor in accidents causing serious injury or death. The NHTSA proposed and finalized a rule requiring an upgrade to the rear underride regulations for tractor-trailers.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, call us today or complete the form on this page for a Free Case Evaluation with an experienced attorney.

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