Miami FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer
FedEx Corporation is one of the world’s largest delivery and transportation companies. Indeed, we all see FedEx delivery vehicles cruising the streets of Miami on a daily basis. Unfortunately, some of these vehicles end up causing serious motor vehicle accidents that leave innocent people seriously injured or worse.
Sorting out legal liability for an accident involving a FedEx delivery vehicle can be quite complex. That is where the Miami FedEx truck accident lawyers at Pike & Lustig, LLP, can help. We represent commercial trucking accident victims throughout South Florida in seeking financial compensation for their medical bills, lost income, and other losses arising from a FedEx driver’s negligent acts.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a FedEx Truck Accident in Miami?
The first thing to understand is that even when your accident involves a truck owned by a multi-billion corporation, Florida law still requires you to first turn to your own no-fault insurance following a crash. Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage provides limited medical and income replacement benefits without having to prove FedEx did anything wrong. Such coverage, however, is nowhere near enough to fully compensate you in the event of a serious injury, which is why the law allows victims in such cases to step outside the no-fault system and file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible parties.
Those responsible parties may include the following:
- The FedEx driver — Like anyone operating a motor vehicle, a FedEx driver can cause an accident through ordinary negligence, such as failing to obey traffic laws, as well as job-related stress that leads them to drive while fatigued or even under the influence of alcohol.
- FedEx Corporation — Like any employer, FedEx can be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of any employee who causes an accident while acting within the scope of their employment. In short, you can sue FedEx if a driver they employ causes an accident.
- Third-Party Contractors — Vicarious liability does not apply to independent contractors hired by FedEx. And in fact, many people who deliver cargo for FedEx are actually employed by a third-party contractor. If such a driver causes an accident, the victims can sue the contractor for damages.
One thing to keep in mind is that FedEx has a lot of experience dealing with accidents involving its vehicles. Among other things, this means that the company and its insurance adjusters often know how to present an accident victim or their family with a low settlement offer in the hopes they will agree before speaking with an attorney. Do not make that mistake. You should always contact an experienced Miami FedEx truck accident attorney who will look out for your best interests first.
Contact Our Miami FedEx Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Compensation for a FedEx truck accident is often substantial. Under Florida law, a victim who suffers a serious injury can seek economic and non-economic damages. This covers both a truck accident victim’s out-of-pocket losses as well as their pain and suffering. So if you need legal advice from a qualified Miami FedEx truck accident lawyer, contact Pike & Lustig, LLP, today at 561-291-8298 to schedule a consultation.
