Who Is Liable in a FedEx Delivery Truck Accident?

We will not know for sure who is liable in your FedEx delivery truck accident until we have a chance to investigate and gather evidence. However, in a typical case, the truck driver is responsible for the accident, which means that FedEx may have to pay your damages.

Our Colorado truck accident lawyers can identify the liable party and confront them on your behalf while you stay focused on getting better.

Why Does FedEx Pay When Their Driver Is Responsible?

Vicarious liability is a legal concept that makes employers liable for employee behavior. In other words, if a FedEx driver causes an accident while on the job, it is typically FedEx—not the driver—who has to pay compensation to accident victims.

For example, if the driver exhibited any of the behaviors listed below, our attorneys can build a case arguing that they were negligent and that FedEx owes you money:

• Running a red light or a stop sign
• Exceeding the speed limit
• Turning or changing lanes without signaling
• Using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving

While the idea of filing a case against FedEx may be daunting, there are benefits as well. As a large company, FedEx typically has higher insurance limits than an individual driver, meaning you could potentially recover more money by filing a claim against FedEx.

You should also know that you do not have to take on FedEx yourself. Our delivery truck accident lawyers can do all of the legal work as you recuperate.

Is FedEx Itself Ever Responsible for a Crash?

FedEx may be directly liable for an auto accident if they institute a policy that allows for or encourages dangerous behavior, or if they ignore a policy designed to keep others safe. For example:

• Trucking companies are required to allow regular inspections and perform routine maintenance work on their fleet, but some companies may deliberately try to keep unsafe trucks on the road.
• Companies must also ensure all drivers are licensed and trained, and that drivers are recertified as appropriate.
• Truck drivers are only allowed to work so many hours at a time, but companies may pressure them to work longer or give them unreasonable delivery schedules.

We can request copies of FedEx’s internal records to see if the company’s own negligence played a role in your crash.

Other Possible Liable Parties in Your Trucking Accident Case

There are some situations where FedEx is not liable for a crash, or where they share liability with another party. This could be the case if mechanical or environmental factors like the following contributed to the accident:

• Faulty vehicle parts that the manufacturer failed to recall or to warn the public about
• An unfilled pothole, a missing street sign, or other roadway hazards
• A mechanical issue that the mechanic or maintenance team failed to notice or address

This uncertainty over who is potentially liable in a FedEx delivery truck accident is just one reason why it is a good idea to hire a trucking accident lawyer. Our firm can identify all of the at-fault parties in your case so you do not leave any money on the table—or allow a negligent party to get away with harming others.

What Evidence Can I Use to Prove Who Is Liable in a FedEx Delivery Truck Crash?

Available evidence depends on the circumstances of your crash, including where and when it happened and which police agency responded to your 911 call. As previously mentioned, in cases involving delivery companies, we often review the company’s internal records for information about who is liable and how the crash happened.

Other forms of evidence we might collect on your behalf include:

• Statements from eyewitnesses
• Expert testimony regarding how the accident happened or how your injuries will affect your life
• Photos and videos that show the accident itself or the moments before or after
• Your medical records and bills
• Official accident reports from the police department that responded to the crash

When Should You Sue for a Delivery Truck Accident?

It is always better to begin a legal action as soon as possible, preferably right after receiving medical care. There are several reasons for this:

• The Colorado statute of limitations on car accident cases gives you three years to start a lawsuit in most circumstances. Once this deadline expires, you may not be able to recover compensation anymore.
• Evidence may lose value the older it gets—for instance, video footage may get deleted, and witnesses may forget crucial details.
• You deserve to be paid as fast as possible, and the quicker we can start building your case, the sooner we may be able to put money in your pocket.

Know that FedEx—or whoever the liable party is—has likely already started working on a plan for how to respond to your legal action and minimize your financial recovery. They may try any number of tactics to reduce what they have to pay you, from blaming you for the accident to downplaying the severity of your injuries.

Our trucking accident attorneys do not want to see you get taken advantage of by large entities like FedEx and their insurance companies. We urge you to get legal advice right after seeking medical care. This gives our team the maximum possible amount of time to build a case for you. We are willing to take on any liable party, including FedEx.

Get a Free Consultation From Our Truck Accident Law Firm

Matlin Injury Law has recovered over $25 million for over 1,000 clients. We do this by creating a personalized legal strategy for every single case and fighting hard on our clients’ behalf, no matter who is liable in their FedEx delivery truck accident. Call today and get a free consultation from our legal team.