I was Hit by a UPS Truck

Online shopping represents one of the biggest retail shifts in the 21st century. Consumers want warehouse-to-doorstep service. As a consequence, there are more delivery trucks on the roads than ever before. This means people are at a greater risk of being involved in an accident with a UPS truck or other delivery vehicle.

Delivery trucks and vans are larger and heavier than the average passenger car. The injuries and damages stemming from a collision can be severe. And because delivery drivers often operate in neighborhoods, pedestrians and bicyclists are also in harm’s way.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a delivery truck accident, the California truck accident attorneys at Demas Law Group, P.C., have the answers you need. Call or contact us to discuss your case in a free consultation.

UPS Truck Accident Statistics

The United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the major carriers of delivered goods in the country. During a recent 24-month period, UPS recorded 2,846 accidents involving its delivery vehicles. Of those collisions, 65 resulted in a fatality and 1,012 caused injuries.

Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nine percent of fatal roadway crashes involved delivery trucks and vans in a recent year.

In addition, the most current data from the California Highway Patrol show that 9,710 people were hurt and 367 killed in truck accidents in a recent year. In Sacramento County, 17 people were killed and 358 injured in crashes with trucks, though the data is not separated specifically to differentiate delivery trucks from tractor-trailers or other big rigs.

Who Is At Fault in an Accident with a UPS Truck?

To win a truck accident case, you must prove negligence. In other words, you must be able to show that your injuries occurred because someone did not meet their legal duty to avoid hurting you. Strong evidence is crucial to determine who is to blame in an accident with a UPS truck or other delivery truck.

Let’s say you need to prove that a UPS truck driver is responsible for the accident that injured you. Examples of potential evidence could be documentation that they broke federal or California trucking laws, such as speeding or driving while impaired. At Demas Law Group, P.C., our truck accident lawyers can find the evidence you need to substantiate your claim.

Causes of Traffic Accidents with Delivery Vehicles

Some of the most common causes of delivery vehicle accidents include:

• Sudden stops or turns as drivers try to find their delivery destination
• Drivers distracted by looking for the correct address or navigation devices
• Poorly trained delivery truck driver
• Driver inexperience
• Failure to set the truck’s parking brakes when making a delivery

Speak to an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been in an accident with a UPS truck or some other kind of delivery truck, the truck accident attorneys in California, CA at Demas Law Group, P.C., can provide the support, communication, and responsive legal service you deserve. Get a free consultation by calling our Sacramento office or visiting our contact page today.