United Parcel Service (UPS) is an American multinational package delivery service and supply chain management company. With thousands of vehicles traveling on America’s roads, they are sometimes involved in accidents. If you are hit by a mail truck, severe damage to your vehicle could occur. Sometimes transmission damage, which is expensive to repair, results. Transmission damage can completely ruin your car.
Transmission Damage Details
A car accident involving a mail delivery vehicle could cause severe transmission damage, rendering your car inoperable. While some transmission damage can be repaired at a reasonable cost, severe damage might require complete replacement of your transmission. Replacement costs and labor for a new transmission varies from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on your car’s make and model.
How to File a Claim Against UPS
If a crash caused transmission damage, call the police to have an accident report filed. Ask eyewitnesses to provide written statements and contact details. When it is possible to do so, photograph the accident scene. Seek medical care right away after a crash with UPS. Some injuries are worse than they initially appear or aren’t obvious right away.
You need to keep thorough records to support your claim against UPS. Your personal injury lawyer will send a demand letter to the postal service to notify them you are pursuing a personal injury claim against them. Supporting documentation, which is essential for a successful claim against UPS, will need to be sent with the demand letter.
Evidence Needed for a Transmission Damage Claim Against UPS
Your past maintenance records for your vehicle can help support your claim. A mechanic will need to thoroughly examine your vehicle and take notes regarding the damage. Your mechanic will need to confirm the damage was caused by the crash and not from a lack of care. If the damage was because of mechanical issues, then they aren’t responsible for fixing the problem. You will need detailed documentation regarding your transmission damage along with a written estimate for repairing or replacing your transmission.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been involved in an accident with UPS, you should fill out our free case evaluation to be connected with a personal injury attorney who practices in your state. Personal injury claims are challenging, so you need legal guidance. Your lawyer will help gather evidence and documentation to support your claim.
Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing to lose. Your attorney will not be compensated until you get a judgment or settlement for your damages suffered in the accident with UPS. There is a statute of limitations, so if you wait too long you cannot pursue a claim. Get your free case review today, so you can determine how to proceed with your personal injury claim against UPS.
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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 UPS, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
