Who Is Liable in a UPS Delivery Truck Accident?

UPS is often liable in a UPS delivery truck accident. You can file a claim or lawsuit against them if the company itself or a driver in the company’s employ was negligent.

A Colorado truck accident lawyer from our firm can investigate your case to confirm that UPS is responsible for the crash. We can then confront them on your behalf, or, if it turns out another party is liable, we can file a case against them instead.

When Is UPS Liable for a Truck Accident?

UPS is responsible for motor vehicle crashes under the following two circumstances:

1. When UPS itself behaved negligently
2. When a UPS employee behaved negligently

Hypothetical examples of situations where you could hold UPS liable for a delivery truck accident include the following:

• UPS knowingly ignored Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations concerning truck inspection, repair, or maintenance.
• UPS provided its drivers with unreasonable delivery schedules, pushing them to work longer hours or drive faster than they would otherwise.
• The UPS driver was negligent or made a mistake—for example, they exceeded the speed limit, rolled through a stop sign, or did not signal before turning.

When Is UPS Not Liable for a Truck Accident?

Since most traffic accidents are the result of driver error, it is likely that UPS is liable for your crash. However, it is important not to jump to conclusions in any particular case. There are some situations where someone other than UPS has to pay damages after a crash:

• If a flaw in the truck or in your vehicle caused the accident (e.g., the brakes did not function), you may be able to sue the vehicle manufacturer.
• If a third driver caused the accident—for example, a speeding driver caused the UPS truck to swerve and run into you—you can hold them responsible.
• If a maintenance team that you or UPS hired in good faith did not repair a vehicle in a competent and timely manner, then they might be responsible for mechanical problems that contributed to the crash.

Investigating your case is an important first step in recovering compensation. It is the only way we can know for sure who caused your injuries and who owes you damages.

How Do You Prove Who Is Liable in a UPS Accident?

After a UPS accident, you can take the following steps to help build your case even before leaving the scene of the crash:

• Call 911 to report the accident to the police and get medical help.
• Provide the responding officer with short but honest answers that explain what happened without resorting to speculation or guessing.
• Collect evidence from the scene, including taking photos of the vehicles involved and writing down the truck driver’s name and insurance information.

By taking these actions, you are gathering or creating materials that we can use to prove who was at fault and what the consequences of their negligence were.

However, you do not have to build your casefile all by yourself. Our truck accident lawyers can collect most, if not all, of the evidence you need to establish liability, including:

• Video footage of the accident from dash cams, traffic cams, and surveillance cameras
• Interviews with witnesses who can shed light on what happened before, during, and after the crash
• Statements from expert witnesses who can talk about how the accident likely happened, as well as how your injuries might affect your life over the long term
• UPS company records that tell us about their hiring practices, compliance with state and federal regulations, and inspection and maintenance schedules

What Happens When You Sue UPS for an Accident?

UPS may not want to admit fault, and their insurance company will not want to pay a penny more than they have to. You should therefore expect any number of obstacles and challenges on your way to recovering fair compensation, including:

• Delayed or unhelpful responses to your claim or follow-up communications
• Pressure to accept a fast settlement offer that does not cover all of your losses
• Requests for a recorded statement or documents that are not relevant to your claim

Our delivery truck accident attorneys can guide you through the entire legal process from the moment you hire us until the case is resolved.

This process may vary depending on your situation, so we create a customized legal strategy based on your needs. Among the tasks we regularly complete for clients are:

• Investigating the accident
• Collecting evidence to prove who is liable and what kinds of damages you are eligible for
• Reaching out to the liable party’s insurance company and asking for a just settlement
• Negotiating with the insurer, if they are willing to work toward drafting an appropriate settlement agreement
• Taking the liable party to trial if necessary (most cases settle out of court, but we are prepared to go to trial when we think it is the right solution)
• Staying in contact with all involved parties, including you and the insurance company, to see where everyone stands and stay informed about what is happening

Whether UPS or someone else is responsible for your injuries, you deserve justice. Unfortunately, the larger the liable party is, the more effort you might have to put into fighting for your payout. Let our delivery truck accident attorneys confront both the at-fault party and the insurance company on your behalf, starting now.

Find Out Who Is Liable in Your Delivery Truck Accident Case by Calling Us

The legal team at Matlin Injury Law can figure out who is liable in your UPS delivery truck accident. With over 50 years of combined experience, we understand the often complex legal process and are ready to guide you and your family toward a fair resolution to your case.

Call now for a free, confidential consultation.