UPS trucks help meet the incredible demand for online ordering, as well as traditional packaging services. However, with more UPS trucks operating in Carlsbad, the number of accidents increases.
The Miller & Steele Law Firm can provide a knowledgeable Carlsbad truck accident lawyer who can explain your legal rights and options for recovering compensation after a crash with a UPS vehicle has injured you. Contact us for a free case review.
How a Carlsbad UPS Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
The Carlsbad UPS truck accident attorneys from The Miller & Steele Law Firm are familiar with the rules and regulations governing UPS drivers and operations. We have successfully represented truck accident victims and helped them recover significant compensation after they were injured due to the negligence of others.
If you hire us to handle your case, we can:
- Investigate the accident to identify all at-fault parties
- Preserve valuable evidence, such as event data recorders in the truck
- Retain liability, medical, and expert witnesses to bolster your claim further
- Calculate all of your accident-related losses
- Negotiate for fair compensation
- Handle all communications with the insurance company
- File your legal claims within the applicable deadline
Common Causes of UPS Truck Accidents
UPS delivers millions of packages throughout the state, country, and world. With same-day delivery services, delivery drivers must meet demanding schedules. They can even face backlash if they don’t deliver the items within the tight delivery window. This pressure causes them to speed, make unsafe stops, and make other dangerous choices to make their delivery schedules.
Delivery drivers may also be distracted by constant notifications and changes. They may be unfamiliar with the route and have to rely on GPS instructions, which can further distract them. They may also be tired from working long hours.
Driving a commercial truck also comes with other risk factors. For example, the truck might not be in good condition due to delayed maintenance. Trucking companies may not want their vehicles to be out of commission, as this will adversely affect their profitability. Packages could be loaded quickly and carelessly, leading to them shifting or falling during transit.
Drowsiness, speeding, distractions, and other factors contribute to causing crashes that can result in serious injuries and fatalities.
Common Injuries in UPS Truck Accidents
UPS trucks are considerably larger and heavier than the average passenger vehicle. These disparities can increase the severity of injuries that occur in accidents. UPS truck accident victims may sustain injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Crushed limbs and amputations
- Internal organ damage
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries
- Lacerations and contusions
- PTSD and depression
If you suffered any injury after a UPS accident, seek medical attention immediately. Then, contact an experienced Carlsbad accident lawyer for legal assistance with your UPS wreck.
Contact The Miller & Steele Law Firm for Legal Representation
If you were injured in a UPS truck crash, The Miller & Steele Law Firm wants to help. We offer free consultations to all potential new clients. Get started by calling (760) 840-5221 or contacting us online.