If you have been involved in an accident with a UPS driver, or any other postal delivery driver, you have suffered injuries and damages. If they were to blame for the crash, you will want to hold them responsible for your damages.
You will need to call the police and make sure an accident report is filed. You will then need to gather the supporting evidence, such as witness statements and photos of the accident scene.
Gather as much supporting evidence and documentation as possible. Be sure to keep any tow bills and rental car receipts. Establish medical care right away. You will want to show that your injuries are directly caused by the accident and if you delay it, it will become more difficult to prove. Documentation is essential to the success of your claim.
As an example, you may be sitting in traffic when a mail truck rear-ends your vehicle. This could cause severe damage to your car and cause you to suffer serious injuries. You should start preserving evidence right at that time.
Claims Process
The first step in filing a personal injury claim against the postal service is to send a demand letter to the insurance company and to the company responsible. This letter must state the facts and detail what happened, the damages you suffered, and why you believe that company is liable. You should indicate the date, time and location of the accident as well as what happened and how it happened. You should provide supporting documentation that shows your losses.
As an example, a rear-end collision may have left you with back and neck injuries. You may have multiple damages, such as medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost wages, future loss of earnings, pain and suffering, property damages, and mental anguish. You will want to provide enough evidence to get the company and their insurance company to start negotiations.
Evidence such as medical bills, medical records, the accident report, witness statements, the towing bill, rental car receipts, and the damage repair estimate can all be used in conjunction with your letter.
These documents will show your losses and will help explain the nature of your claim. You should itemize the losses and then come up with the total you are requesting for your losses. Be willing to negotiate from that specific amount.
How A Lawyer Can Help You File Your Claim
If you have been injured in an accident, you will want to consult with a personal injury lawyer. When you enlist the help of an attorney, you will not have to pay anything out of pocket. Instead, personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis.
That means that your attorney will not be paid until you win your claim and recover compensation through a judgment or a settlement.
Their insurance company will have legal representation, so you want to make sure that you have someone looking out for your rights. With the help of an attorney, you can ensure that the property supporting documentation and evidence are gathered so you can have a strong claim. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form today.
