With apps and online purchases being more popular and convenient than ever, there are an ever-growing number of delivery trucks on the road at any given time. As a result, we see more delivery truck crashes becoming a greater risk to the driving community. The culprits range from local companies to household names such as Amazon, UPS, and Fed Ex delivery truck accidents. Loaded with goods and carrying substantial weight, these delivery trucks, box trucks, and similar commercial vehicles often cause substantial damage to passenger vehicles during a crash. The attorneys at Mowrey Law Firm are experienced in all manner of vehicle crashes, including delivery truck accidents, and are available to help should the unexpected happen to you.
What to do directly after a car accident occurs is not always obvious. Some important things to remember in the event of a delivery truck crash are as follows:
- Document as much information from the scene as possible. A delivery truck crash is a startling event and can disorient you. If you are physically able, take photos of the vehicle that crashed into you, of the area, the scene, the driver, and any persons who come to the scene of the crash. Unfortunately, our clients are often seriously injured and transported via ambulance from the scene. When this occurs, a family member or friend at the scene can help document this information. Please tell those who assist you following a crash to follow these important tips.
- Look for temporary details that tend to disappear. For example, a rainstorm may wash away tire tracks or skid marks on the road from hard braking. Shattered glass will be swept up and removed. At Mowrey Law Firm, we have experience preserving evidence in a timely manner. Contacting our office and speaking with one of our delivery truck accident lawyers immediately following the crash greatly increases the chances of preserving valuable evidence for your claim.
- Witnesses and bystanders can make all the difference. Obtain the name and contact information of all witnesses and provide the information gathered to our office during your consult. Never presume the accident report will include all witness information. Don’t let witness information be lost forever. Often, these witnesses are the key to prevailing on your claim and obtaining favorable recovery.
- The person who ran into you is only part of the puzzle. In a delivery truck accident, the driver is working for a company, and that company will need to be notified of the crash and pursued for payment on behalf of their driver. At times, it can be unclear which company employs the driver. At other times, the company may be obvious, but what the driver tells the company does not match the accident report. We have substantial experience with these matters and can make sure the proper party is held responsible for your injuries.
- The person who ran into you is only part of the puzzle. In a delivery truck accident, the driver is working for a company, and that company will need to be notified of the crash and pursued for payment on behalf of their driver. At times, it can be unclear which company employs the driver. At other times, the company may be obvious, but what the driver tells the company does not match the accident report. We have substantial experience with these matters and can make sure the proper party is held responsible for your injuries.
- Making a deposit can have unexpected consequences. Many delivery truck accident victims that we consult with have already resolved their claims by depositing a check they received in the mail or accepting direct deposit of electronic funds through a simple email on their cell phone. If you are in a crash, making hasty decisions can have permanent consequences. Consider having an attorney at Mowrey Law Firm act on your behalf to make sure you settle your accident on your own terms and for an amount that makes sense for your unique car accident injury situation.
- A car accident injury triggers specific insurance implications, including PIP (personal injury protection) coverage. Unless you have been in a Florida car crash before (and hopefully you have not), most people are completely unfamiliar with the Florida PIP statute and how it works. At Mowrey Law Firm, we have decades of experience dealing with delivery truck crashes, and we have the knowledge to explain PIP coverage, and the entire process of your bodily injury claim, in a way that helps you feel more at ease during a very difficult and painful event in your life.