Have you been hit and injured by a mail truck in a construction zone?
If you believe that the accident should not have happened and your injuries and damage to your vehicle are the fault of the driver, or a worker or supervisor at the construction zone, you should talk to a personal injury attorney.
You may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries, pay for damage to your car and compensate for lost earnings.
Determining Liability After a Construction Zone Accident
It is important to be able to prove who was at fault in a collision.
Construction zones can seem a bit chaotic but generally traffic tends to move quite slowly and there are usually plenty of potential witnesses around to notice if something has happened.
If you have been hit by a mail truck and you think that the driver was at fault there will be an identifiable reason.
The most likely reason is that the driver didn’t fully take into account the situation he or she was driving in. Speeding, aggressiveness, fatigue and intoxication are all reasons why a mail truck driver may cause an accident.
It is also possible that the driver swerved or ran out of control because of something rolling in front of the truck or coming loose.
Construction zones are often full of machinery and materials including loose objects like fences, barriers and cones.
In addition to the driver’s negligence there may also be an element of blame attached to one of the workers or a supervisor at the construction zone.
How to Make a Claim for Compensation After Being Hit by a Mail Truck in a Construction Zone
When you are sure that you have enough proof that your accident and injury were avoidable and were caused by a negligent act, you should contact a lawyer to discuss the possibility of failing a compensation claim.
You will need sufficient evidence to prove who was at fault such as photographic evidence, witness s statements and a police report if the injuries involved were sufficiently serious.
The at-fault driver’s insurer, or their insurer, is unlikely to release compensation unless they see supporting documentation.
You will need a medical report from your physician, indicating the nature of your injuries, a vehicle repair yard report, a statement showing loss of earnings and your lawyer’s estimate for pain and suffering compensation in addition to the evidence showing who was liable as has already been indicated.
You Will Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are in the position of having to file a claim against a large corporation it is always advisable to use an experienced personal injury lawyer.
The lawyer may provide useful initial advice, help with obtaining the evidence you need to substantiate your claim and negotiating skills.
Additional Resources
- What Kind of Evidence Should I Preserve for an Auto Accident Construction Zone Claim?
- How Can I File a PI Claim Against FedEx?*
*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.
