American Freightways Truck Accident Lawyer

American Freightways began in 1982 providing trucking services across Arkansas. In 2001 FedEx acquired American Freightways along with Viking Freight, forming FedEx Freight and delivering across North America, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

American Freightways specializes in LTL, or less-than-truckload services. And while they are a leading service provider that is relatively safe, accidents involving American Freightways still occur.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

American Freightwas Accident Statistics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains records on all trucking companies doing business in the U.S. Within the last 24-months up to March 2019, American Freightways drivers under the name of FedEx Freight, were involved in 889 crashes. 260 of these accidents had at least one injury and 26 had at least one fatality. The remaining 603 of these accidents were towaway accidents with no injuries.

The FMCSA also states that American Freightways had 759 unsafe driving violations, 70 hours of service violations, 1,645 maintenance violations, 1 drug/alcohol violations, and 31 driver fitness violations. The majority of the violations that American Freightways drivers were cited for included distracted driving, speeding, driving while fatigued, and brake systems issues.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Regardless of which trucking company may have been involved in an accident, there are causes of these accidents that are common across all trucking accidents.

The most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Distracted driving-Truck drivers who text, make phone calls, eat and drink, daydream, and play with the radio are acting negligently and putting other drivers at-risk by their behavior. Truck drivers should keep their attention on the road and the job at-hand to ensure everyone remains safe on Illinois roadways.
• Fatigue-Every truck driver is required to keep federally mandated “hours of service”. Because they are paid by the mile and often pressured to complete their runs as quickly as possible, many drivers break the rules that are meant to keep everyone safe.
• Maintenance issues-The FMCSA requires truck drivers and trucking companies to keep their vehicles properly inspected and maintained. If a trucking company tries to cut corners, maintenance is often the first aspect that is allowed to illegally lag.
• Driver performance-Trucking companies are responsible for their drivers. Truck drivers should be properly trained to avoid making poor decisions that put lives at-risk for serious injury or death.
• Improper loading-Improperly loaded cargo can shift and move, causing the truck driver to have difficulty controlling their vehicle.

If you or a loved one was involved in a trucking accident with an American Freightways truck, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure evidence is not destroyed and those who acted negligently are held accountable for their actions

Compensation in Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents are often catastrophic and the bills following such a severe accident can be quite costly. The compensation available to trucking accident victims include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death

Each truck accident is unique. The amount of compensation you or a loved one may be entitled to will vary with the facts of your case, but the experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike LLC can review your claim and advise you on what you could expect.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.