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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on May 2, 2024
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that 5,904 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in a recent year, an 18% increase from previous years. Further, 119,000 people sustained various injuries in accidents involving buses and large trucks.
FedEx trucks are often seen on the highways and can be involved in severe accidents. A fully loaded FedEx truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds compared to a passenger car weighing approximately 3,000 pounds. The immense size and weight of commercial vehicles contribute to fatalities and devastating injuries in FedEx accidents.
You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve sustained an injury in a FedEx accident caused by someone else’s fault.
More importantly, working with a trusted Austin truck accident attorney is important to obtaining a fair settlement value for your losses.
FedEx commercial trucks and cargo vans come in a variety of shapes including:
Step vans come in a unique design that allows the driver to operate the vehicle in a sitting or standing position. The walk-in design and large open area make them ideal for multiple-stop routes.
The gross weight of trucks, vans, and carriers including the cargo ranges from anything between a few tons to over 25,000lbs. In addition, FedEx uses smaller vehicles to deliver packages across the United States.
FedEx applies high standards when employing drivers.
Some of the minimum qualifications to become a FedEx driver include:
Although FedEx conducts due diligence when employing drivers, accidents occur due to various human factors such as overspeeding, reckless driving, driver fatigue, improper loading, failure to yield, and disobeying traffic lights. Get more information about What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident here to complement your knowledge about this kinda accidents.
FedEx drivers are under pressure to deliver packages as quickly as possible. Driver’s income also varies based on the number of packages delivered, with a higher pay for people who deliver numerous packages.
The pressure to perform causes them to skip sleep and healthy breaks. As a result, drivers suffer fatigue and are more prone to causing accidents.
If you sustained an injury in a FedEx accident, you may endure financial difficulties while meeting medical bills. The injury may also force you to miss work leading to lost income which can make it difficult to pay for your bills. Visit our blog Legal Rigths of Victims in Fedex Truck Accidents to get more information if is your case as well.
A FedEx truck accident attorney can offer legal support and direction on how to obtain compensation from the insurer of the at-fault party. Since truck accidents result in severe injuries and property damage, an attorney is best suited to pursue fair compensation that meets your losses.
If the insurer of the at-fault party fails to settle your injury-related losses, an attorney can litigate the matter to obtain a court order compelling them to pay you.
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a FedEx truck, there are steps you can take to protect your right to compensation.
Here are the crucial things to do after an accident:
FedEx truck accidents result in various accidents in Austin, and some of the injuries that people sustain include:
Head and brain injuries are common in truck accidents because the incident results in sudden impact that often jolts or shakes the brain. A sudden jolt to the head or upper body can cause the brain matter to collide against the skull causing physical harm.
Common brain and head injuries in truck accidents include:
The substantial force of a truck accident can cause internal bleeding and damage to internal organs, particularly in the abdomen cavity.
Internal organs susceptible to bleeding and injuries include:
Injuries to internal organs are not apparent minutes or hours after a truck accident. As such, consider seeking immediate medical attention from a qualified medical professional to rule out any injuries.
The back and neck region is particularly susceptible to injuries in a truck accident because it is incredibly flexible. In addition, the human neck and back are not designed to absorb the severe shock resulting from the impact of a truck accident.
Common injuries sustained by victims of truck accidents include:
Your wrist can sustain various injuries after colliding with various objects in a truck including airbag, dashboard, or steering wheel.
The sudden impact can cause various injuries including:
If you suffered a serious injury in a crash, you may face medical bills, lost income, loss of enjoyment of life, and more. You deserve representation from an experienced truck accident lawyer from TK Injury Lawyers with a proven track record of representing injured victims.
Contact us online or at (512) 900-4657 for a free consultation.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
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