New Jersey FedEx Truck Accident Attorneys
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Collision with a FedEx Delivery Truck
Many people and businesses rely on FedEx to deliver packages fast; however, the company’s promise of expediency and efficiency can result in FedEx drivers taking risks to meet tough deadlines. Injured in a FedEx truck accident? You may have a complex legal issue to resolve. Injury cases are based upon establishing negligence. Did the driver violate traffic laws? Did he or she violate federal trucking regulations? Did a truck system or part fail, making the vehicle impossible to control? These are just a few of the issues that can come into play in a FedEx truck accident case.
The fleet of FedEx vehicles includes several types of large transit vans and trucks. Crashes with large, heavy vehicles can be deadly, leaving victims seriously injured or disabled. Unfortunately for victims of FedEx truck accidents, injury claims are often contested by the FedEx insurance company defense lawyers, adding insult to injury. If you were injured in an accident with a FedEx truck, get a lawyer you can trust to aggressively advocate for you. The outcome of your claim or lawsuit, in large part, will be a direct result of the skills with which your case is handled.
Request Your Free Police Report
Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C., is happy to assist you with getting your crash report at no cost. Visit our police report request page and fill out our form. We’ll take care of the rest.
Claims and Lawsuits Against FedEx
If you’ve been involved in a collision with a FedEx truck, a New Jersey commercial truck accident attorney from Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. can help you take legal action against the liable parties. With an attorney from our firm managing the litigation process, you can increase your chances of successfully recovering full compensation. Every case is unique, and there may be several liable parties, based upon how and why the collision occurred. A full investigation into the facts must be made as soon as possible after the accident. Call us now for a free case evaluation.
Effects and Costs of Being in a FedEx Truck Accident
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2012, vehicle crash injuries totaled more than $18 billion in lifetime medical costs in the United States. In many cases, the injuries sustained are so extensive that the victim may require medical treatment for several years, or for their remaining lifetime.
It is essential that those injured in an accident with a FedEx truck seek compensation for their injuries and the process should be initiated as soon as possible after the collision. The cost of medical care can range in the tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars within a few short months. Additionally, the injured person may be unable to work as a result of these injuries. The damages associated with a FedEx truck accident must be evaluated to determine the amount of money to pursue in a claim or lawsuit. Our firm is available to discuss these critical matters with you now.
FedEx truck accident injuries can range from relatively minor to life-threatening or even fatal. The following are some of the most commonly sustained vehicle accident injuries:
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
- Traumatic brain injury including concussions
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractures
- Disfiguring injuries
- Amputations
- Death
Beyond the expense of costly medical care, the individual may be facing a long period of recovery and rehabilitation, resulting in the inability to function at work and earn income. The responsible party must be held accountable. It is of utmost importance that justice is pursued, and full compensation sought.
Truck Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 342,000 large trucks were involved in road accidents in the most recently reported year. FedEx’s fleet of over 48,000 vehicles is comprised of several types of large trucks, and in an accident, the weight of these vehicles adds to the risk of injury and death. The NHTSA also reports that almost 4,000 people died, and an estimated 95,000 were injured in large truck accidents that year. A shocking 71% of the fatalities were occupants in other vehicles – not the occupants of the large trucks.
Given the danger that these accidents pose to other drivers and their passengers, it’s essential that victims take the right steps to pursue compensation for all damages — both economic and noneconomic.
Our NJ Truck Accident Lawyers Will Fight for You
Bringing a lawsuit against a large corporation with seemingly endless resources like FedEx requires help from a truck accident lawyer who is prepared to fight for justice. At Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C., we have achieved many positive case results, with vehicle accident settlements ranging from $1 million to well over $4 million. We are committed to pursuing the maximum settlement possible for our clients.
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a FedEx truck in NJ, it is imperative that you speak with our attorneys about your legal right to compensatory damages. Contact us now at (609) 240-0040 for a free case evaluation – we are ready to get to work for you.
Additional Information
The firm’s principals, Gabriel R. Lependorf and David E. Silverstein, have each been representing injured victims in the State of New Jersey for over thirty years.
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