{"id":1612,"date":"2019-07-31T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T10:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/?p=1612"},"modified":"2019-07-31T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T10:00:53","slug":"semi-truck-accident-lawyer-fedex-sysco-ups-commercial-vehicles-liable-accident-steps-can-take-receive-compensation-accident-semi-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/semi-truck-accident-lawyer-fedex-sysco-ups-commercial-vehicles-liable-accident-steps-can-take-receive-compensation-accident-semi-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Semi Truck Accident Lawyer – FedEx, Sysco, UPS and other commercial vehicles, who is liable in an accident and what steps can you take to receive compensation from an accident with a semi truck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What Steps Should You\nTake After an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle Like a FEdEx or UPS\nTruck? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accident with a semi truck or delivery van poses significant\nrisk to those in smaller vehicles. Not only are these commercial trucks huge,\nthey are usually fully loaded, making them a hazard for anyone they come in\ncontact with. In addition to the increased risk of trauma, the\n“start-stop” nature of these huge vehicles, combined with a need to\nmake deliveries on time, too often leads to devastating injuries for those\ninvolved in even seemingly minor collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Liable for a\nCommercial Vehicle Accident? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a truck or van owned by Sysco, UPS or another commercial\nbrand is involved in an accident, the resulting lawsuit can become complex,\nvery quickly. Since these are commercially owned and operated vehicles,\naccidents caused by drivers are handled by the company itself, not by a\npersonal insurance brand. A commercial vehicle insurer will be involved and\nstakes are high. An accident not only requires the brand’s insurer to\ncompensate the victim, it impacts their overall safety rating as well. Because\nof this, a commercial carrier may fight to avoid responsibility even when their\ndriver is clearly to blame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the increased risk of trauma and the complexities of\ndealing with a corporation, accident victims are urged to take the specific\nsteps detailed below to protect both their health, well-being and financial\noutlook. If you’ve been in a Redlands accident with a Fedex, UPS or other\ncarrier, here’s what you must do to protect your rights: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek Medical Help Right\nAway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big trucks mean big trauma. Head, neck and back injuries may not\nbe immediately apparent; call the police and an ambulance for help right away.\nSince the risk of significant trauma is high, your first call needs to be to\n911 for help. Minutes can make a difference in a truck accident. Always accept\nmedical treatment and follow up on recommended care; an accident with a FedEx\nor other delivery truck could lead to a permanent disability or impairment for\nvictims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Document the Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling the police is an ideal first step, as they will also\nrecord events, but you should have your own documentation as well. Statements\nfrom those who witnessed the accident and the driver’s behavior, images and\nvideo of the scene and aftermath for your own recollection of events will help\nsupport your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact a Redlands\nAttorney Without Delay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the business is responsible for your injuries they will\noften want to pass responsibility over to you, it is essential that you work\nwith an attorney from the start. Commercial vehicles are required to have\nspecific maintenance and hours of service records and drivers are required to\ncomply with strict FMCSA regulations.  Businesses who fail to comply\nface harsh sanctions and scrutiny, so passing liability and some responsibility\nfor the accident onto the victim will prevent the brand from suffering these\nconsequences. Because of this, a business will do anything they can to avoid\nresponsibility. A lawyer will help you protect your rights and prevent you from\nbeing victimized twice — once in the accident and again in the\naftermath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Help with a\nCommercial Vehicle Case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were in an accident with a Sysco, UPS or other commercial\nvehicle, you have options. Get in touch right away to ensure your rights are\nprotected and you are treated fairly by the company that caused your accident.\nBecause of the high risk of trauma and the high stakes, getting legal help from\nthe start will ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries and losses.\nCall us today for immediate attention if you have been in a commercial vehicle\naccident, we are here to help you every step of the way. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What Steps Should You Take After an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle Like a FEdEx or UPS Truck?  An accident with a semi truck or delivery van poses significant risk to those in smaller vehicles. Not only are these commercial trucks huge, they are usually fully loaded, making them a hazard for anyone they come […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1612"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1612\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}