UPS DELIVERY TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

UPS Truck Accident Attorneys

The United Parcel Service, or UPS, is a massive goods and freight carrier, who can get your package - generally - almost anywhere in the world it needs to be. Their brown trucks and brown uniforms have made their company's synonymous with prompt, dedicated service. Generally, operations are quite seamless. When you consider the millions of packages a day and the thousands upon thousands of trucks on the street, their work is almost without incident....

Almost. Every now and again however, a driver does act negligently, which causes very serious injuries in very serious accidents. UPS uses every make and model of vehicle that you can think of, from modified pickup trucks, to great big step vans, to multi-trailer combination 18 wheelers.

If you have been hurt in a truck accident caused by a UPS delivery truck, then you need to speak to an experienced UPS truck accident lawyer, who can help you navigate the layers of filing a claim, and get you the compensation that you deserve!

Ups Truck Accidents - Not Affiliated With USPS!

It is a common misconception that UPS is related to the US Postal service. This confusion comes from the similarity of the acronyms: UPS versus USPS. However, they are not in any way related, though they do assist each other in the movement of certain packages.

Claims for truck accidents involving UPS vehicles are handled the similarly to claims against any other trucking company or common carrier.

Claims against the US Postal Service (USPS), are handled pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, because they are a government entity. This process can be very lengthy and burdensome, and is found here.

How Can Blaszkow Legal Help You With Your UPS Truck Accident Claim?

Our team of dedicated and experienced attorneys and staff handle a huge volume of truck accident cases, many times involving big freight carriers like UPS and Fedex. We know that they have a team of equally experienced defense lawyers, staff, and insurance adjusters who have only one goal: to minimize your claim, or to make it go away completely. We begin working on your case from the moment you call us, so we can make your claim as strong as possible, and get you the compensation that you deserve.

This means that there is a lot of things going on behind the scenes, and that ball gets rolling as soon as you retain us!

• Investigating the accident

• Investigating the driver

• Investigating the company to see if any policies contributed to the crash

• Assisting you in coordinating your medical care

• Liaising with insurance companies

• Making sure your vehicle is repaired, either by UPS/their insurance carrier, or through your own insurance company until they accept liability

• Consult experts to prepare your case

• Prepare, finalize, and send a settlement package

• Negotiate with the insurance companies

• File a lawsuit when they refuse to properly compensate you

What Are The Common Causes of UPS Truck Accidents?

Every truck accident is different, and we investigate each one fully and thoroughly. However, over the years, we have noticed some common trends:

• Insufficient driver training

• Insufficient driver experience

• Drivers who are released from training too soon

• Improper supervision

• Over-demanding dispatchers

• Overloaded schedules

• Unfamiliarity with assigned truck or vehicle

• Driving under the influence

• Inattention to the road

• Distracted driving

This is not an exhaustive list. Each crash is unique, and that is why it is so important that we start investigating immediately!

What Are Your Damages After a UPS Trucking Accident?

In other words, what is your case worth? This is the most common question in a personal injury case, and we understand that. However, no two cases are alike. Two people involved in the same accident can have two very different cases, based on a number of things, such as the severity of their injuries. Having said that, there are common elements that make up a person's claim for damages, in any truck accident case!

1. Medical expenses

2. Time lost from work

3. Future and forecasted medical expenses

4. Future time lost from work

5. Loss of earning capacity

6. Scarring

7. Disfigurement

8. Disability

9. Humiliation

10. Pain and suffering

11. Inconvenience

12. Diminished property value

13. In-home medical equipment costs

14. Home health care costs

15. Transportation expenses

16. and more!

Is There a Deadline I Have to file a UPS Claim?

After a truck accident involving a UPS vehicle, you have to make sure that your suit is filed within the applicable statute of limitations. This is not one single number, as statutes of limitation vary depending on what state the incident happened in!

In Virginia, there is only a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of the truck crash.

In Maryland & Washington DC, there is a 3-year statute of limitations! This means that the underlying lawsuit has to be filed within 3 years of the crash.

Of course, UPS is a company that works in all three jurisdictions! So where should suit be filed? This is a strategic decision, because there are reasons to file certain suits in Maryland, and reasons to file certain suits in Virginia. After you give us a call and we open up a file, the lawyer assigned to your case will be reviewing that constantly to determine how best to move forward, and to maximize your compensation.

Speak to an Experienced UPS Truck Accident Lawyer Today!

From Baltimore, to Beltsville, to Burke, Blaszkow Legal is the law firm that you want to call, if you have been hurt in a UPS Trucking Accident. These cases are extremely complicated, and depending on the facts of the accident, they can get even more involved if there are multiple claimants, and multiple versions of events.

Give us a call for a free consultation, and we will work hard to get you the compensation that you are entitled to.

Remember, the insurance companies are working hard to minimize the value of your case, or make you go away entirely. It's our job to fight them. Call the right lawyer for you, and call Blaszkow Legal for a free consultation anywhere in Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC.