Being involved in a car accident is always unnerving, but it can be especially confusing if you are involved in an accident with a delivery vehicle. Delivery trucks owned by companies like FedEx and UPS are quite common across the roads of Arizona. Although this is a good sign in terms of the economy, it also adds a certain element of danger if you are involved in an accident. Here are some suggestion on what to do after an accident with commercial delivery vehicles.

High Risks Associated with Commercial Delivery Trucks and Accidents

Commercial drivers can put other drivers at risk of a serious accident if they are not careful. When you have been involved in an accident with a delivery truck, you need to take the proper steps to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries.

While a delivery truck is not as heavy or powerful as a semi-truck might be, it can still do a great deal of damage in a collision with a traditional vehicle. The majority of accidents involving delivery trucks will lead to serious injuries for individuals driving passenger vehicles. These injuries might lead to a great deal of medical treatment and sometimes pain that never goes away. It is not uncommon for an accident victim to have expensive medical bills, adding unnecessary stress and pressure to the victim’s life. That’s why personal injury cases are typically filed, so that the victim has a fair opportunity to move on with his or her life.

Multiple Parties Lead to Complex Cases

In typical delivery truck accident situations, the insurance companies representing the delivery truck companies will frequently deny claims and offer a settlement that is far less than what you deserve. Bear in mind that your own insurance company also has its own best interests in mind.

This is why it is essential to contact an Arizona personal injury lawyer once an accident has happened with a delivery truck. If the driver was negligent or reckless in his or her behavior, he or she may be held responsible in court by filing a claim.

As these cases can typically involve a driver and potentially the driver’s company as well as the insurance companies, it is easy for them to become complex relatively quickly. This is why you need to consult with a knowledgeable lawyer who could help you determine the most important facts of the case and help you put together a compelling presentation of how the accident has changed your life.

 

This blog should be used for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader and should not be construed as legal advice. If you or someone you know wishes to seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney regarding What to Do After an Accident with Commercial Delivery Vehicles, or other personal injury matters, call 480.461.5300. Udall Shumway PLC is located in Mesa, Arizona and is a full service law firm. We assist Individuals, families, businesses, schools and municipalities in Mesa and the Phoenix/East Valley.