Accidents involving vehicles on highways and interstates are not decreasing despite efforts to educate drivers to obey traffic rules and pay attention to what they are doing.
Installing a GPS in a car or truck helps the driver know when to make a turn off a road into another. However, unless the driver is constantly attentive, the turn signal may come too late and the vehicle behind may rear end the one in front. This misused turn signal by a mail truck could cause a serious accident and life changing injuries to other vehicles involved.
Fortunately, it may be possible to claim personal injury compensation from the mail driver who caused the accident.
How a Car Crash Could Take Place Due to a Misused Turn Signal by a Mail Truck
Despite the fact that truck drivers travel the same route day in and day out, they don’t necessarily remember exactly when to leave a highway onto another road. If the notice given to the driver behind the vehicle is too short, then it’s likely a collision will take place.
Another example of a misused turn signal is when the driver uses the indicator to turn right when in fact a left turn is made. This unpredictable action could cause a serious injury to the driver and passengers of a vehicle when a collision takes place.
Car Crash Injuries
Injuries in a car crash could be either severe or mild depending on the speed of the vehicles involved and the exact location where the accident takes place.
If a rear ender occurred, the likely injuries are whiplash and other neck injuries, as the driver and passengers are thrown forward unexpectedly and have not had the chance to brace their bodies before the impact takes place. These seem like mild injuries but in fact they can be very debilitating with often a long period of rest required before the victim is able to resume normal life and return to work.
What You Can Do to Recover Damages
Depending on the state the accident took place in, there are certain rules that need to be followed before a successful personal injury claim is likely. To begin with, sufficient evidence needs to be collected proving the mail truck driver caused the accident and your injury. This should include:
- Eye witnesses reports
- Police officer report
- Receipts for medical treatment
- Physician’s report
Additionally, it’s important to ensure you get the claim in before the deadline which, depending on the state, could be anything from 12 months to 3 years since the accident took place.
Why You Should Use an Attorney to Help You With a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims can get complicated, particularly if a big company is involved. They may do anything to protect their workers from being blamed. A personal injury attorney will work on your behalf to try to ensure you get the payment you deserve in an accident caused by a misused turn signal by a truck.
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*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.
