FedEx operates numerous distribution centers and hubs throughout the state, including in Duncan, Florence, Spartanburg, Columbia, and many other cities. While they are a critical delivery service, those who are hurt in accidents involving one of these trucks face a high risk of serious and even lifelong losses.
The South Carolina FedEx truck accident lawyers at Shelly Leeke Law Firm can fight for you to receive fair compensation after an accident. With more than 10 years of combined experience, our South Carolina truck accident lawyer team is more than capable of assisting with your claim.
Why FedEx Truck Accidents Happen
FedEx freight trucks, as well as neighborhood delivery vehicles, create numerous risks for victims. Like other delivery truck companies, FedEx and its drivers are responsible for the losses they cause to others. Still, it can be difficult for victims to prove what those losses are for numerous reasons.
We determine the cause of the accident and then fight for your fair compensation. Common causes include:
- Inexperienced drivers behind the wheel, often without restriction or any type of advanced training on managing those vehicles
- Speeding and careless driving, often as drivers race to complete their required drop-offs within a short timeframe
- Fatigued drivers who have been behind the wheel for long hours, meaning they may not get enough breaks
- Poorly maintained trucks that break down and cause injuries, especially related to tire blowouts, failed brakes, or engine failures
- Cargo load shifts that cause the truck to become unstable and hard to operate
- Poor road conditions due to lighting, potholes, or other road hazards
In these situations, victims of an accident involving a FedEx truck can seek legal guidance to obtain fair compensation for their losses. Our lawyers know how to gather data to prove what occurred and who is at fault. Expect our South Carolina personal injury lawyer team to fight for your fair recovery of losses.
Proving Your Right to a Fair Recovery After a FedEx Truck Accident
Victims of FedEx truck accidents often struggle to gather the necessary evidence to hold trucking companies accountable for their losses. The insurance company for these drivers will not simply tell you what your losses are, but they will work hard to minimize any compensation paid out.
To prove your rights, our South Carolina FedEx truck accident lawyer will gather evidence in every manner possible, including:
- Witness statements may document what occurred.
- Truck black boxes may provide insight into the driver’s actions prior to the incident.
- Truck logs may demonstrate the unsafe conditions of the vehicle or the truck driver.
- Vehicle maintenance logs may demonstrate poor upkeep and management.
- Medical records from drivers may demonstrate intoxication.
- Accident reconstruction services may show what happened and why.
- Expert testimony may provide insight into component parts that failed due to ineffective design.
Often, this type of evidence is not easily obtained and requires a court order. In addition, it is not uncommon for companies to attempt to destroy evidence that could hold them accountable. Shelly Leeke Law Firm fights to make sure that does not happen by acting as quickly as possible to recover all evidence in your case.
How Much Your FedEx Truck Accident Claim May Be Worth
The value of your truck accident claim is dependent on the type and severity of the losses you have, along with the availability of evidence. Our South Carolina FedEx truck accident attorney will fully investigate your accident, injuries, and other losses to determine who is at fault, what your losses are, and why they should pay them.
Examples of the components of most claims include:
- All medical expenses related to your accident injuries, including at the time of the accident, right now, and anticipated losses for future medical care
- Lost wages from being out of work for a period of time, including losses applicable to benefits, as well as bonuses or other wages earned
- Loss of earning capacity for victims who suffer catastrophic injuries and cannot go back to the same job, requiring retraining
- Pain and suffering, including the intense pain felt at the time of the accident and throughout your recovery
- Emotional trauma, including the onset or worsening of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety
- Loss of quality of life due to the impact on your well-being and ability to engage in life the way you desire
- Disfigurement and the implication it has on your mental and physical health and well-being
These are some of the most common losses victims of FedEx truck accidents suffer, but they are not always the only ones. It is very common for victims not to speak up or know what losses they have. We step into that process to ensure you know exactly what to expect.
Wrongful Death After a FedEx Truck Accident
Victims who lose their lives still have a void when they turn to our legal team. We work with families to fight for fair compensation for all losses possible, and while we cannot bring your loved one back, we can fight tirelessly to hold those who did this accountable.
Learn more about the value of your claim in these situations by speaking to our South Carolina wrongful death lawyers.
Do Not Wait to Take Legal Action
Do not wait to contact a lawyer, or you could miss the opportunity to do so. The statute of limitations, under South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 15, is three years from the date of the accident.
That’s how long the victim has the legal right to bring a claim against the at-fault party in a court of law. We do not want you to wait anywhere near that long to recover fair damages. Let us fight for you now.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a FedEx Truck Accident Attorney in South Carolina
Work with Shelly Leeke Law Firm to get representation from an attorney who’s ready to fight for your full damages. With decades of experience, our FedEx truck accident lawyers in South Carolina will become your advocates and fight for you to recover all of your losses.
Discover more about our services and successes by contacting our legal team today to schedule a complimentary consultation. Expect outstanding legal support.
