If you were involved in an accident with a mail delivery vehicle, you may have suffered damages. If so, you will want to be compensated for your losses. To get that compensation, you will need to pursue a personal injury claim against the postal service. The negligence laws in your state play a role on your ability to pursue a claim after an accident. In many states, you can be partially at fault for a crash just so long as your percentage of fault doesn’t exceed the threshold established by law, you can still recover damages.
When you pursue a personal injury claim against a psotal service company, it is much like pursuing a personal injury claim against any other entity. Here's a little more information on how you can file a claim.
Evidence and Documentation Needed to File a Claim
Maintaining evidence and documentation to support your claim are the key to a successful personal injury claim against a postal service. For example, you will need the accident report, eyewitness statements, medical records, medical bills, photos of damages and injuries, proof of lost wages, and so forth. The key to a successful personal injury claim is proving negligence.
Sometimes that is more obvious than others. Your accident report might indicate that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or several witnesses might have seen the truck run a red light and barrel into the side of your vehicle. In either of those instances, it is obvious the driver was negligent, and the liability falls on the shoulders of the postal service company.
Damages That Might Result If You File a Claim
If you have been involved in an accident with a mail truck, you could suffer a variety of damages. For a successful claim, you must maintain records and documentation that show your damages of both the economic and non-economic nature. If you were involved in a car crash with a mail delivery vehicle, you have suffered property damages. You will need to get written estimates for repairing your vehicle. Take photos of any damages as well. You will also have medical expenses. Keep copies of medical bills and medical records.
Take photos of visible injuries to yourself or any passengers in the car at the time of the accident. Maintain documentation to show missed work and lost wages. Keep a copy of the accident report and maintain documents to show any other expenses or losses that result from the accident. You might have long-term disabilities, permanent scarring and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. Note any events or activities you are unable to attend or enjoy because of your injuries.
Consult With a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident, consult with a personal injury attorney about filing a personal injury claim against the postal service. Your attorney will investigate the crash, go over all evidence and documentation, and help build a strong case to help you recover compensation for your damages. Complete our Free Case Evaluation Form today so you can get your claim on track and speak with an attorney.
Additional Resources
- Were You in a Crash While Merging With a FedEx Driver?
- Were You Run off the Road By a FedEx Vehicle?
*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.
