FedEx and UPS Truck Accidents in Gainesville, FL
Have you been injured in an accident involving a FedEx or UPS truck in Gainesville, FL? If so, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Our FedEx and UPS truck accident lawyers at Allen Law Firm, P.A., have extensive experience fighting for motor vehicle accident victims, and we can help you pursue damages.
Give us a call at (877) 255-3652 or contact us online to handle your case. We offer a free consultation, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
How Can Allen Law Firm, P.A. Help After a FedEx or UPS Truck Accident?
If you sustained an injury caused by a FedEx or UPS truck, you’re likely in a great deal of pain. Your first priority should be recovery—not worrying about how to initiate legal action.
That’s why we’re here. When you hire Allen Law Firm, P.A., it can be a game-changer in the outcome of your case. Our Gainesville truck accident lawyers have the skill and experience to handle your FedEx or UPS truck accident case.
Here’s what you get when you choose the personal injury lawyers at Allen Law Firm, P.A.:
- Over 100 years of combined legal experience
- Award-winning, highly respected lawyers
- Current and former insurance adjusters on staff
Reach out to us today in Gainesville, FL. We’ll go over your case and help you understand your legal options.
What Causes FedEx and UPS Truck Accidents?
As large commercial delivery services, FedEx and UPS rely on their drivers to make deliveries in a timely manner. Unfortunately, drivers may be careless in a rush to make on-time deliveries and meet scheduling expectations.
No two accidents are the same, but among the more common causes are:
- Inadequate training
- Distracted driving
- Stringent delivery times
- Dealing with GPS
- Inexperienced drivers
- Fatigue
- Improper loading
- Drunk driving
- Eating/drinking
- Mechanical issues
If you were injured by a FedEx or UPS truck, our truck accident lawyers at Allen Law Firm, P.A., can investigate to determine the cause of the accident.
What Kinds of Injuries Occur in FedEx and UPS Truck Accidents?
Because delivery trucks are so huge, injuries can be more severe than in other vehicular accidents. Typical injuries could include:
- Burns
- Broken bones and fractures
- Limb loss
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paralysis
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
Even if you think you’re physically fine, it’s always a good idea to get medical attention. Some injuries may manifest gradually, and a checkup can help prevent further damage and also serve as a record of injury.
Who Is Liable in FedEx or UPS Truck Accidents?
Florida operates under the no-fault insurance system. This means that no matter who is at fault, both drivers must use their own personal insurance protection (PIP) to cover their injuries.
There are a few exceptions, however. In the event that the costs of your injuries are greater than your mandatory minimum PIP coverage, or if your injuries cross the threshold of seriousness under Florida law, you can bypass the no-fault system and bring a claim against the other driver’s insurance company.
Once outside the no-fault system, the question of fault becomes relevant. Was the FedEx or UPS driver acting within the scope of their employment? Were they even employees? Or were they third-party contractors? A skilled and knowledgeable truck accident lawyer can look into all this, so you know which party to hold responsible.
In the event the driver is an employee of the company, the company may be held vicariously liable. If the driver was a contractor, commercial liability insurance (which commercial drivers are required to carry) might cover your compensation.
Contact a FedEx and UPS Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you’re suffering from injuries as the result of an accident involving a FedEx or UPS truck, don’t hesitate to call our Gainesville truck accident attorneys at Allen Law Firm, P.A.
It’s important that you act quickly. Florida has a time limitation of two-to-four years on filing a lawsuit, depending on when your accident took place. Florida’s recently-updated statute of limitations gives you two years if your accident happened on 3/24/2023 or later, and four years if it happened prior to that date. That’s not as much time as it may seem. There’s a lot that goes into building a case strong enough to hold up in court.
Let us help you get the financial award you deserve, so you can get your life back. We know what you’re going through, and we know we can help.
Call today to schedule your free consultation.
