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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 10, 2023
Many people seem to believe that mail truck drivers do not have to follow the same traffic regulations as the rest of us. This is simply not true. Even though mail truck drivers work for the federal government, they are not impervious to the law.
If you have been involved in an accident with a United States Postal Service truck, you need a truck accident lawyer. The attorneys at TK Injury Lawyers have years of experience handling such cases.
A mail truck driver, preferring to be called a letter carrier, is trying to deliver mail in the fastest and most efficient way possible in order to complete a route on time.
Common reasons for mail truck accidents are:
If you have to file a claim with USPS, you will not be able to file a claim directly through the letter carrier’s insurance. The federal government is self-insured for any losses, so you will need to make your claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
In order to make a claim under the FTCA, you must demonstrate the following:
If you are filing a personal injury claim, you must present the following evidence:
Since the federal government is self-insured, any claim filed against the federal government is treated the same as if you were filing a lawsuit against an individual.
Under the Code of Federal Regulations (39 CFR Part 912), you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim against the USPS.
Once you file your claim, the government will issue a response. If they accept your claim, they will offer you a settlement. If the federal government denies your claim, then you are only allowed to request that the claim be reconsidered once.
If the settlement offer does not cover your losses, or your claim is denied a second time, you may consider filing a lawsuit. However, you only have six months after the accident to bring your case to court.
Just like the rest of us, a federal government employee is not immune to the law. If you have suffered injuries due to a mail truck accident, don’t delay. Contact TK Injury Lawyers to receive your free consultation and to discuss your options for relief.
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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