Drivers of FedEx delivery trucks are under pressure to deliver their packages as quickly as possible. Even drivers with the best intentions can operate their vehicle in a negligent, hazardous, or careless manner, resulting in a truck accident with another vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian.
Need a Texas FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident with a FedEx delivery truck, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit in Texas.
Jury Awards $165 Million in FedEx Truck Accident
January 2015 — In a record-setting decision, a jury in Las Cruces, New Mexico has awarded $165 million on behalf of a woman and daughter who were killed when a FedEx semi-truck slammed into the back of her pickup truck that was parked on the side of the I-10 highway. Click here to read more.
Lawsuit Filed by Father of Boy Killed by FedEx Truck
November 2014 — A lawsuit has been filed by the father of a 24 year-old man on a bicycle who was hit by a FedEx delivery truck and dragged 50 feet before stopping. Lawyers for the family said the driver had taken hydrocodone without a prescription and was driving without a valid commercial driver’s license. Witnesses said the driver was looking down and accelerating when the man was hit.
FedEx Hit With Lawsuits After Deadly Bus Accident in California
October 2014 — The LA Times reports that at least 16 lawsuits have been filed against FedEx after a deadly crash that occurred in April on the I-5 freeway in Orland, California.
The FedEx truck was pulling two 28-foot trailers when it hit the back of a 2013 Nissan Altima, which spun out of control and hit a chartered bus. The bus was carrying high school students and chaperones. A fire erupted, killing five high school students, three chaperones, the bus driver, and the driver of the FedEx truck.
What Causes Truck Accidents?
- Driver fatigue (especially in the “danger zone” between midnight and 6 a.m.)
- Poorly trained or unlicensed drivers
- Intoxicated drivers
- Failure to obey traffic laws
- Failure to set the parking brake, allowing the truck to roll away
- Mechanical or maintenance issues
- Loose cargo falling out of the truck
- Weather or road conditions
- And more
FedEx Truck Accident Lawsuit
Lawsuits involving delivery trucks are complex because many different people and entities are involved. In many cases, victims of these accidents are not just claiming that the driver of the delivery truck was negligent — they also claim that the driver’s employer was at least partially responsible.
The Clark Firm, LLP specializes in legal representation of individuals who are involved in serious truck accidents. If you decide to file a lawsuit, we may be able to help you win compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, disability, lost income, wrongful death of a family member, and more.
Need a FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer in Texas?
Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.
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