United Parcel Service (UPS) is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. As a global logistics company based in the U.S., it has headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. With as many as 434,00 employees worldwide, and many of those employees being drivers, there are all kinds of UPS trucks traveling on the roadways. If you parked your vehicle in a parking space, driveway, or along the street and UPS backed into it, you might be able to hold UPS liable for the damages that your vehicle sustained and request for reimbursement through a personal injury claim against UPS.
What Should I Do If a UPS Truck Backs into My Car?
If you find your car was backed into by UPS, file an accident report. You should call the police and ask them to come out the scene of the accident. Do not move your vehicle. Take photos of the damages sustained, as well as of the accident scene in general. Ask any witnesses for their names and contact details as well as for written statements. These statements can be very beneficial during the claims process against UPS.
Ask the UPS driver for his or her name and contact information. Get the license plate information from the UPS truck and any other pertinent details, such as insurance information. You want to make sure you have supporting documentation to show that UPS caused the damages and what damages were sustained in the accident. There is never the possibility of too much documentation.
Pursuing Your Claim for Damages from UPS After Truck Backs into Car
If when the UPS truck backs into your car, your car is severely damaged and is inoperable, because of damage like a busted radiator or a fender is shoved into a wheel, you will need to call a tow truck. Keep the tow bill for your records. Also, keep the receipt for any rental vehicle as you should ask for those costs to also be reimbursed. Be sure you have your car taken to a qualified repair facility to get a detailed written estimate for repairing the damages.
You will send a demand letter to UPS, asking them to cover all your damages, such as the tow bill, rental vehicle, and the repairs to your car. You will need to submit supporting documentation, such as the accident report, damage estimates, the tow bill, and statements from witnesses. These details will support your claim and help encourage UPS to pay for your damages.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
If your car was damaged when a UPS truck backed into it, consult with a personal injury attorney. Often, UPS and their insurer will not be willing to cover all the costs unless you have experienced legal representation. You will have no out-of-pocket costs because personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. Your lawyer isn’t paid until you get compensated. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form to learn how to proceed with an accident injury claim against UPS.
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The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against UPS, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
