Accidents caused by FedEx delivery trucks are becoming more common throughout California. With so many FedEx truck drivers on the road, the risk of injury to other motorists, vehicle occupants, and pedestrians is high. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in a FedEx truck accident, contact J&Y Law for the aggressive representation you need and deserve.
Being injured in a FedEx accident is physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. Let our FedEx accident attorney handle all the details of your claim and get you the maximum compensation you deserve. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of a FedEx Truck Accident
FedEx accidents often involved multiple parties, making determining liability challenging. While driver error results in many FexEx accidents, FedEx may also bear some responsibility. Common driver errors that may be the cause of FedEx accidents include:
- Failing to set the truck’s parking brakes when making a delivery
- Failing to yield when merging back into traffic after making a delivery
- Backing up the FedEx truck after passing the desired delivery address
- Failing to obey traffic signals and traffic laws
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Failing to perform routine safety checks on the FedEx truck
- Failing to have the truck promptly repaired
In addition, FedEx drivers who spend long hours driving are more prone to drowsiness and may take stimulants to stay alert, impairing their faculties. FedEx drivers are also more likely than other drivers to eat, drink, make calls on their smartphones while driving, and use GPS navigation, increasing the risk of distracted driving.
When FedEx Is Liable
FedEx must provide maximum pubic safety and use appropriate care when hiring, training, and supervising drivers. Our attorneys will determine whether the company was negligent for:
- Failing to conduct an adequate background check of the driver
- Failing to adequately train the driver on maneuvering the FedEx truck
- Failing to regularly inspect the truck and make needed repairs
A third party may also be liable, such as another motorist or a warehouse operator who failed to oversee the truck being loaded.
Common FedEx Truck Accident Injuries
FedEx trucks come in various sizes and weights from commercial-type vans to 18 wheelers and occupants of smaller vehicles will likely bear the brunt of the crash. Many FedEx accidents victims may suffer injuries such as:
- Back or neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Loss of limb
- Paralysis
- Wrongful death
Victims of FedEx pedestrian accidents are likely to suffer even more catastrophic injuries after being struck by a truck. No matter what type of injury you have sustained, J&Y Law will fight for your rights and ensure that you receive fair treatment.
Why Choose Us?
Pursuing an injury claim after a FedEx accident is challenging. From identifying the responsible parties to navigating the legal system and negotiating a fair and just settlement, you need the first-rate legal representation J&Y Law provides. You can depend on our legal team to handle all the details, conduct a thorough investigation, and consider all your legal options. We have the negotiating skills to achieve significant settlements and the trial skills to win substantial jury awards. Rest assured, we will protect your rights in and out of the courtroom.
FedEx Accident Damages
The damages you may recover in a successful FedEx accident claim depend on factors such as the extent of your injuries, the identity of the defendants, and the degree of your liability. Under California’s comparative negligence doctrine, you can recover damages even if you bear some fault for the accident. The amount of your award will be lessened by the percentage of fault assigned to you by an insurance claims adjuster or the court.
In any event, we will work to limit your liability and fight to get you damages such as:
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income – present and future
- Property damage or loss
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability/disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Attorney fees and court costs
If you and your family lost a loved one to wrongful death in a FedEx accident, we will seek just compensation for final medical costs, funeral costs, and loss of financial and emotional support.
No matter the circumstances, we will handle your case with diligence and care and offer you trustworthy advice and guidance.
Contact Our Experienced California FedEx Truck Accident Attorney
A FedEx accident can be traumatic. Don’t go it alone. Turn to J&Y Law instead. We have an impressive track record of success in delivery truck accident claims and will fight hard for every dollar you deserve. Contact our office now to get started with an experienced FedEx accident attorney. Your initial consultation is free and you pay nothing to us until we recover for you.