Many drivers on our highways are in a hurry to get to their destinations and this includes FedEx drivers, who are always in a rush to deliver packages to clients.
Apart from changes in road conditions caused by weather events like snow and rain there is also distracted driving to deal with.
A distracted driver could be on his or her phone, texting a message. All of a sudden he or she could be just about to rear end the driver ahead and acts by slamming the brake pedal. A multi-vehicle accident could then take place.
If a driver has done this to you and you have been injured and your car has been damaged you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim to cover you for your financial hardship.
Injuries From a Multi-Vehicle Accident Caused by a Mail Truck
Multi-vehicle accidents are some of the worst to take place on the highways. They typically cause injuries to many drivers and their passengers.
A common injury in these accidents is whiplash. This is a debilitating neck injury caused by the neck being thrown violently back and forth when the vehicle stops suddenly. This type of injury can be painful which only time will cure.
Other injuries will depend on how fast the vehicles were driving when the front vehicle stopped. The faster the flow of traffic means more serious injuries.
If any vehicle is crushed on impact apart from the possibility of a fatality taking place there could be serious life changing injuries to the spine which could result in quadriplegia.
The Process for Filing a PI Claim
If you have been injured in a multi-vehicle accident caused by a mail driver you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim against the driver.
In order for your PI claim to be a success you will need to have sufficient evidence that your injuries were caused by the postal service driver.
Key evidence will come from the following:
- the police officer’s accident report;
- eye witnesses testimonials;
- photographic evidence.
A medical report will determine the seriousness of your injuries and how long it will take you to recover. A PI claim should be filed with the help of a PI attorney.
Why a PI Attorney is Vital to a PI Claim
A PI attorney knows all the tricks in the book that an at-fault driver’s insurer will use to deny a PI claim. The attorney will piece all the evidence together and present it to the insurer.
In no time at your entire PI claim should be paid in full. It should include the money you have spent on medical treatment plus an assessment of treatment costs still to come. You should also get an amount to cover loss of earnings while you recover.
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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.
