With multiple locations and thousands of vehicles, you could be injured in an accident that is caused by a postal service company's negligence. If you pursue a personal injury claim, you will be compensated for the damages that you suffered because of their actions. There are several different kinds of damages that you can claim, such as medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost wages, future loss of earnings, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, property damages, and so forth.
Receiving Your Accident Settlement
You will need to enlist the help of a personal injury attorney to pursue a claim against the mail service. Your lawyer will ensure your rights are protected and will make sure you are fairly compensated for your damages caused by the accident. When you file your claim, you will have to show that the other party is liable because they acted negligently. You will also need to show that you suffered damages, and which damages you suffered along with a value for your claim.
Your lawyer will work to negotiate a settlement and their insurance company, but if a settlement agreement cannot be reached, then a lawsuit will be filed, and the case will have to go to court. The court will then decide how much you should be awarded for your losses. After a settlement agreement has been reached, or after the court has awarded you a judgment, your attorney will receive a check for your accident settlement.
Using Your Accident Settlement Funds
Some of your funds from the accident settlement are already earmarked. For example, any medical bills must be paid first. If medical insurance has already paid the bills, a subrogation agreement has been made with them to pay them back some or all those funds as reimbursement. Next, your attorney will be paid the pre-agreed amount, which is how they are paid. Personal injury lawyers are paid on a contingency basis, so they aren’t paid until you are compensated for your damages. After that, you will pay for your property damages, such as fixing your vehicle. The rest of the money is yours. Remember, you might have future lost wages and future medical expenses, so be sure to keep enough back to cover those costs when the time comes for them.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been in an accident with a mail truck and you believe it was caused by negligence, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. Personal injury claims are challenging, especially against large companies. Make sure your rights are protected and get legal representation. Big companies will have attorneys representing them and their insurer. You have no out-of-pocket expense because personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. You should consult with an attorney right away because a statute of limitations does apply. If you wait too long, you can’t get compensated. Get your free case review today.
Additional Resources
- Filing a Claim for a Side-Impact Crash with a FedEx Vehicle
- What Should I Do If I Get Hit By A FedEx Truck?
*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.
