The United Parcel Service began its service in 1907 as the American Messenger Service and continued to grow into a multinational package delivery service and supply chain management company. United Parcel Service operates over 120,000 vehicles worldwide including delivery vans, tractor-trailers, bicycles, trains, and cargo airliners.
Because of the high number of miles United Parcel Service drivers put on the roadways each year, and the size and weight of United Parcel Service trucks, it is not a surprise that accidents 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.
United Parcel Service Statistics
The United Parcel Service has been subject to 12,798 inspections by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) over the past two years. These inspections uncovered 1,740 unsafe driving violations, 279 hours of service violations, 2,234 vehicle maintenance violations, 3 violations for drugs/alcohol, and 215 driver fitness violations.
The national average for out of service rates is 20.7% for vehicles, 5.5% for drivers, and 4.6% for hazmat vehicles. United Parcel Service rates in the past two years were below average at 7.6%, 1.0%, and 2.6% respectively.
In this same timeframe, United Parcel Service has been involved in 2,249 accidents. Of these accidents, 1,379 were property damage only, 811 involved at least one injury, and 59 were fatal.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck driving is a difficult occupation and truck drivers are on the road for long stretches of time, making them prone to errors that put other drivers at risk for accidents, injuries, and wrongful death.
The most common causes of trucking accidents include:
- Distracted driving-Distracted driving can include texting, checking emails or social media, daydreaming, eating and drinking, using a GPS system, doing paperwork, or playing with the radio. Whatever a truck driver is doing that takes his or her eyes from the roadway is putting other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger.
- Fatigue-Truck drivers are paid by the mile and often feel pressured to deliver their cargo as quickly as possible. The FMCSA regulates the amount of time a truck driver can be behind the wheel and how many breaks they must take however truck drivers frequently disregard this.
- Negligent maintenance-Trucking companies often try to cut corners and even though maintenance schedules are regulated by the FMCSA, they may not always be routinely followed. Faulty equipment, especially brake systems, can cause catastrophic injuries.
- Driver error-Trucking companies are required to put only trained, safe drivers on the roadways. Drivers who are improperly trained, inexperienced, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot make safe decisions.
Truck Accident Compensation
Being involved in a truck accident is frightening. Following a truck accident, you are not only dealing with considerable pain, but you are also often faced with extensive bills and you may wonder what compensation you may be entitled to.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a United Parcel Service truck accident, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
- Facturas médicas
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Salarios no percibidos
- Loss of enjoyment of normal life
- Disability and disfigurement
- Sufrimiento emocional
- Muerte por negligencia
Just like each truck accident is unique, so is the compensation you or a loved one may be entitled to. The experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike LLC can evaluate your case and determine how much you may be entitled to.
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 the 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.
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