Collisions with commercial vehicles, like FedEx trucks, can leave victims with serious injuries and insurmountable medical bills. Plus, if you need to file a claim to recover the costs associated with the accident, you will likely need to deal with large corporate insurance policies and complex liability issues. If you have gotten into a truck accident with a FedEx driver and do not know where to turn, let our Somerset County truck accident lawyers at Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo L.L.P. tell you what you need to know.
Who Is Liable if a FedEx Driver Hits You?
FedEx often classifies its drivers as independent contractors in order to avoid direct liability, which can make it more challenging to hold the company responsible for any injuries you sustain. Therefore, you will usually need to file a claim with your own insurance company in order to cover your accident-related costs.
However, if you can prove that the company failed to perform adequate vehicle maintenance, proper driver training, or sufficient background checks when hiring their drivers, you might have a better case to hold FedEx liable for your damages.
Unfortunately, if the driver acted independently or outside of their job responsibilities, the company will likely try to deny liability. You will need an experienced lawyer to win a lawsuit against a large corporation like FedEx.
What Should You Do After a FedEx Truck Accident?
Seek medical attention immediately after your accident, even if your injuries feel minor; some internal damage, like concussions, can take a while to manifest symptoms. Get in touch with law enforcement to report the accident and kick off the creation of an official accident report. Collect the at-fault driver’s information, take photos of the accident scene, and obtain witness statements to strengthen a potential personal injury case.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you file a successful insurance claim or personal injury case to get compensation after your accident, the court will likely award you with two types of damages: ‘Economic’ and ‘Non-economic.’ Economic damages help address tangible costs, such as medical expenses, lost wages due to an inability to work, and property damage. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, help to cover intangible injuries such as pain, suffering, and a degraded quality of life.
In rare cases, the court may award you with ‘punitive’ damages to punish a particularly reckless driver and disincentive similar future behavior.
Get Legal Help From the Somerset County Truck Accident Lawyers at Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo L.L.P.
If you want to file a claim against FedEx or one of their contracted drivers, you will need to gather evidence, analyze liability, and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. The Somerset Countytruck accident lawyers at Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo L.L.P.can represent you, protect your rights, and help you seek justice and financial recovery. Call us at732-247-3600 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. Our office locations in New Brunswick, Somerville, and Manalapan, New Jersey, proudly serve clients in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and Somerset County.
