If you’ve been involved in a UPS truck accident, understanding your rights is crucial. Our team is dedicated to helping victims navigate the complexities of their cases, ensuring they receive the support and compensation they need to recover.
You’ve certainly seen UPS trucks on the road but probably never imagined running into one. UPS trucks are often fast-moving and heavy, resulting in significant damages when accidents occur. After you’ve been hit by a UPS truck, you should contact a UPS truck accident lawyer. This will give you the best chance to receive fair compensation for your losses.
Before you fight for compensation on your own, you should let your attorneys do all the heavy lifting. They can ensure you get a fair settlement while you focus on your recovery. Reach out to Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys today for a free consultation with a California personal injury lawyer.
There are many ways that you can get hit by a UPS truck. Some common types of truck accidents include:
UPS trucks may collide with other vehicles from behind, especially in situations where the truck driver is following too closely or fails to brake in time.
The truck driver can hit other vehicles at intersections, particularly if the truck driver runs a red light or a stop sign.
UPS trucks can cause a collision with other vehicles while changing lanes if the truck driver fails to check their blind spots or signal properly.
Commercial truck drivers can hit pedestrians or bicyclists if they fail to see them.
UPS trucks may be involved in accidents while making deliveries, such as when the driver parks illegally or negligently, or when packages fall off the truck and cause other vehicles to swerve or collide.
After you have been involved in a UPS truck accident, there are several steps you should take:
Some surprising statistics about truck accidents include the following:
Liability in a UPS truck accident can depend on a number of factors, such as the cause of the accident and the parties involved. Generally, the following parties may be held liable in a UPS truck accident:
UPS is responsible for the negligence of their drivers. UPS may also be held liable for a truck accident if the accident occurred due to the company’s Independent negligence, such as negligent hiring, inadequate training, poor maintenance, failure to discipline, or improper loading.
If the driver of the UPS truck was negligent and caused the accident, they are jointly responsible with their employer UPS for the damages caused, although as a practical matter, UPS will ultimately be the one writing the check.
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