While car accidents happen throughout the world on a daily basis, it is not uncommon for mail delivery vehicles to be involved in accidents.
Delivery vehicles are larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, so they can do considerable damage during a collision with a car that is shorter and weighs less. If you have been hit, you might be able to recover damages by filing a personal injury claim.
You should consult with a personal injury lawyer if you have been in an accident involving a vehicle.
How Negligence Impacts Being Hit By a Mail Truck
Most car accidents could be avoided. Negligence usually plays a major role in car accidents. If you can prove the other driver was negligent, you can have a successful personal injury claim. Negligence involves the actions or inactions of a driver.
That can mean speeding, failure to use a signal, improper merging, ignoring traffic signals or red lights, and failing to adhere to traffic laws. This is a modified comparative law state that allows you to file a claim for damages from the other driver as long as you are no more than 51% at fault for the crash.
You can prove negligence with the accident report, eyewitness statements, medical records, and damages to your vehicle.
Damages That Can Result From Being Hit
If you have been hit by a mail truck, you have suffered a variety of damages. Those damages can be serious in nature and the injuries that result could impact you for years to come. You should get a written estimate for repairing your vehicle because property damages should be included in your personal injury claim.
Keep any medical bills and medical records, so you can show what injuries resulted and get compensated for medical expenses. If you have medical bills, you will have lost wages.
You can also recover compensation for pain and suffering. Consider future loss of earnings and future medical expenses as well. Your claim should also note if there are permanent scarring or disfigurement or any permanent disabilities.
Photos, witness statements, accident reports, bills, and estimates will support your claim and help you prove that you deserve to be compensated for damages.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been hit, you have two years to file a personal injury claim to recoup compensation for your damages. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, so she or he will not be paid until you get a settlement or judgment for the damages you suffered. You should consult with an attorney right away, so the crash can be investigated and evidence and documentation can be gathered to support your claim.
The sooner you file your claim, hopefully, the faster you will address your financial needs after the accident. Schedule a free case evaluation today.
Additional Resources
You might be left with a few questions about your accident if you were hit by a mail truck. You can find more information about crashes with mail vehicles, and our page about crash scenarios here:
Additional Resources
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against FedEx, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
