Lancaster FedEx Truck Accident Lawyers

Lancaster FedEx Truck Accident Lawyers

40 years of advocacy for truck accident victims in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FedEx’s slogan – β€œWhen it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight,” may be an enticement for many consumers – but it can be a nightmare for any drivers on Pennsylvania’s roads. Faster is not always better. Often, fast means exceeding the speed limit, driving while tired, and constantly switching lanes. At KBG Injury Law, we hold FedEx drivers, the companies that provide the drivers, and FedEx itself accountable when speed or any type of negligence causes accidents.

Our Lancaster FedEx truck accident lawyers have a strong record of success representing truck accident victims. We demand compensation for all your financial and personal damages. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.

 

Truck Accident Settlement

$1.625 Million

Settlement for a tractor trailer crash involving a trailer that was loaded improperly allowing load to shift.

[Settlements & Verdicts]

Practice Areas

Lancaster Truck Accidents

How can we help you today?

How does FedEx operate?

FedEx states that it has over 500,000 employees who provide a variety of shipping services. Their main shipping companies are:

  • FedEx Ground
  • FedEx Freight
  • FedEx Services
  • FedEx Logistics
  • FedEx Office

Most of the deliveries throughout Lancaster are made by independent businesses that buy a FedEx Route. The purchase of a route is similar, but not identical, to buying a franchise. Drivers pick up packages at a FedEx terminal and deliver the packages to residences and companies within a specific geographic area. A FedEx route owner supplies their own trucks and vans – and hires their own workers. FedEx helps with marketing and other FedEx features.

FedEx competes with Amazon, United Parcel Service (UPS), United States Postal Service (USPS), DHL, and many other delivery companies.

What types of accidents do your FedEx lawyers handle in Lancaster?

Our Lancaster truck accident lawyers handle all types of FedEx accidents including:

  • Blindspot accidents. FedEx trucks are difficult to drive because they lack side and rear windows. Drivers need to use caution to see around all sides of their trucks. Trucks should have the latest blind spot
  • Moving cargo. Cargo that shifts during transit can cause a driver to lose control.
  • Visibility accidents. FedEx drivers need to use extra caution when backing out of driveways into traffic. Vehicles near FedEx trucks often have difficulty seeing around FedEx trucks.
  • Accidents that are common to trucks. These include rollovers, jackknifes, wide-turn, and underride accidents.
  • Accidents that are common to all types of vehicles. These include head-on accidents, rear-end collisions, broadsides, intersection accidents, single-vehicle accidents, and multiple-vehicle accidents.

What are the causes of FedEx truck accidents in Lancaster?

Our FedEx truck and van accident lawyers work with investigators, the police and by using the discovery process (formally questioning everyone with knowledge of your accident) to show why your accident happened and why it was preventable.

Some of the common causes of FedEx truck accidents in Lancaster include:

  • Driver distraction such as looking at a GPS or talking on a mobile phone while driving
  • Speeding, tailgating, driving too fast for weather conditions or traffic conditions, and other traffic violations – to make faster deliveries
  • Driving while tired to make as many deliveries as possible
  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Failing to understand local roads and local communities
  • Failing to understand how to drive on different types of roads – interstates, state routes, and local roads
  • Failing to understand how to properly park their trucks and how to move back into traffic after making a delivery
  • Failing to routinely inspect the tires, wipers, engines, and other parts of the truck – and failing to make timely repairs

Who do you hold accountable for FedEx truck accidents?

At KBG Injury Law, we represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, young children, bicyclists, and the families of anyone who dies in a FedEx truck accident.

Our Lancaster FedEx truck accident lawyers file claims against all responsible parties, including the following:

  • The FedEx truck driver
  • The FedEx route owner
  • The owner of the truck – if different than the driver or route owner
  • FedEx or one of its shipping companies
  • A manufacturer of defective FedEx truck parts
  • A maintenance or repair company

We review the shipping contracts and arrangements to determine which defendant(s) are liable. We also review what steps the truck owners and employers took to ensure their drivers drive safely – including conducting background checks, training the drivers, and monitoring compliance with Pennsylvania’s traffic laws.

What injuries do FedEx truck accidents cause in Lancaster?

Our Lancaster FedEx lawyers handle all types of truck accident injuries, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries and other types of head trauma
  • Spinal cord injuries including partial or complete paralysis
  • Fractures/broken ribs
  • Lung, kidney, and other types of organ damage
  • Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
  • Nerve, muscle, and tissue damage
  • Burns
  • Scarring and disfigurement

Death

What compensation can victims receive for FedEx truck accidents?

Our Lancaster FedEx truck accident lawyers work with your doctors to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries – and how they are affecting your ability to work, function, and enjoy your family and your life.

We demand compensation for all your medical expenses (ER care, surgeries, hospital stays, rehabilitative care, and other medical costs), pain and suffering, loss of income, property damage, loss of bodily function, inability to enjoy life’s pleasures, and all other financial and personal damages.

We also file wrongful death claims on behalf of families if a FedEx truck accident is fatal.

What are the unique challenges in handling a FedEx truck accident claim?

At KBG Injury Law, we have the experience and resources to handle the different laws and other legal and practical issues that truck accidents involve. These challenges include:

  • Understanding the FMCSA hours of service regulations and federal and state weight requirements, inspection requirements, loading requirements, and many other requirements.
  • Understanding common carrier laws.
  • Reviewing how much insurance each defendant has to pay your claim and how much insurance they must carry.
  • Handling cases where the defendants’ main offices may be in other states or other Pennsylvania counties.

Do you have a Lancaster FedEx truck accident lawyer near me?

Yes. We meet accident victims at 1776 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. We discuss cases by phone and through online video platforms like Zoom and Facetime. We make alternate arrangements if you cannot physically come to our office.

We’re here to answer your questions and prepare you for each phase of the claims process.

Talk with KBG Injury Law today

Our Lancaster truck accident lawyers have more than 200 years of combined experience fighting for personal injury clients. Our lawyers have earned the trust and respect of former clients, defense lawyers, and insurance carriers for our compassion for our clients, our skill in preparing and arguing cases, and our impressive record of recoveries. Call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also maintains offices in York, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.