UPS Delivery Accidents
Accidents involving UPS delivery vehicles often result in serious injuries, extensive medical bills, and complicated insurance disputes.
Navigating a personal injury claim against a large corporation like UPS is not easy, but with the right legal help, you can pursue the compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of UPS Delivery Accidents
UPS delivery drivers face constant pressure to meet strict delivery schedules. This high-pressure environment leads to unsafe driving behaviors and negligence, including:
- Speeding: Drivers often exceed speed limits to avoid late deliveries.
- Distracted Driving: Operating handheld devices or checking GPS systems while behind the wheel.
- Driver Fatigue: Long shifts and little rest reduce alertness and reaction time.
- Insufficient Training: Some contracted or newly hired drivers may not receive proper safety training.
- Poor Vehicle Maintenance: Tire blowouts, brake failures, and steering problems often result from neglecting routine maintenance.
- Dangerous Parking Practices: Parking in unsafe spots or obstructing traffic creates serious risks for other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Delivery truck accidents involving UPS are legally complex. Multiple parties may share responsibility depending on the circumstances, such as:
The UPS Driver
Personally liable for negligent or reckless behavior such as speeding, tailgating, or ignoring traffic laws.
UPS, Inc.
The corporation may be liable for unsafe delivery practices, poor training standards, or failing to enforce rest policies.
Third-Party Contractors
UPS frequently hires independent contractors. If one is involved, both the contractor and UPS could share liability.
Fleet Maintenance Providers
If a third-party maintenance company failed to inspect or repair a vehicle properly, they may be held responsible.
Truck or Parts Manufacturers
A defective component may lead to additional liability for the manufacturer or distributor.
What Compensation Can You Pursue?
A UPS delivery accident can lead to financial and emotional losses that deserve full compensation. Injury victims may recover damages for:
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, therapy, and long-term care needs.
- Lost wages: Time off work due to injury or long-term disability that limits future earnings.
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and reduced quality of life.
- Property damage: Costs for repairing or replacing a damaged vehicle or personal items.
- Wrongful death damages: Funeral expenses, loss of future income, and loss of companionship if the crash leads to a wrongful death claim.
Why Hire an Attorney?
UPS and its insurers act quickly to limit their liability. They may deny fault, delay your claim, or pressure you to settle quickly for an amount that does not match the seriousness of your injuries. Handling a claim against a corporate delivery giant requires legal experience and aggressive representation.
A Waco truck accident attorney from our firm will:
- Investigate the crash thoroughly
- Preserve delivery records, dash cam footage, and truck maintenance logs
- Identify every responsible party
- Handle communications with UPS and its insurance providers
- Accurately calculate damages and demand full compensation
- Prepare for trial if a fair settlement is not offered
Contact Our Firm
If you were injured in a UPS delivery accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call (254) 212-4107 or contact Craft Law Firm online today for a free consultation.