Little Rock FedEx truck accident lawyer

Little Rock FedEx Truck Accident Lawyers

Strong advocacy for victims of FedEx trucking accidents

FedEx was founded right here in Little Rock, Arkansas by Frederick W. Smith. The company promotes its ability to make deliveries the same day, the next day, and within short time frames. The need for speed is just one of many reasons there are so many delivery accidents. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we understand the unique challenges in holding truck drivers, FedEx route owners, and FedEx accountable for any injuries or deaths they cause. Our record of results includes numerous six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements, including $5 million for a truck accident victim who suffered a traumatic brain injury. Our Little FedEx truck accident lawyers are here to help.

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How does FedEx operate?

FedEx provides international and US shipping services. The company uses trucks, planes, vans, and drones to make deliveries.

Fed Ex provides many different types of services in Arkansas, the Southeast, and beyond. Their main competitors are United Postal Service (UPS) and the US Postal Service. Other competitors include DHL, SF Express, and Amazon.

According to their own website, Fed Ex has more than 500,000 employees. There are many different types of FedEx services including:

  • FedEx Ground
  • FedEx Freight
  • FedEx Services
  • FedEx Logistics
  • FedEx Office

Generally, the deliveries that are made to local homes and businesses in the Little Rock region are made by intermediate companies that purchase a FedEx Route. The purchase of a route is not a franchise, though there are similarities.

A FedEx Route is a small business that includes the FedEx terminal where packages can be loaded and unloaded, parking lots, and other delivery features. The business owner agrees to certain “terms of service and boundaries.” The route owner uses their own trucks, supplies, and fuel. Route owners also hire their own employees/contractors. The route owner acquires the current residents and businesses who use FedEx along with FedEx’s marketing advantages.

The FedEx route arrangement may be great for both businesses but it’s often bad for any drivers or pedestrians who are near the trucks.

What types of Fed Ex accidents do you handle in Little Rock?

Our Little Rock FedEx truck accident lawyers handle all types of accidents including:

  • Blindspot accidents. FedEx trucks have blind spots because they don’t have side or rear windows. The trucks should have the latest quality camera technology to help the driver see around all sides of the delivery truck.
  • Cargo accidents. The cargo packages should be properly loaded and secured so that they don’t move during travel. Shifting cargo can cause a driver to lose control.
  • Backing out accidents. FedEx delivery drivers are constantly parking in driveways and then backing out into traffic. Delivery companies should train their drivers to avoid the need to back out as much as possible.
  • Truck sway and wide turn accidents. Some FedEx trucks are tractor-trailers which makes them more difficult to control in curves and when turning.
  • Visibility accidents. It’s not only the FedEx driver who has difficulty seeing. Drivers near FedEx trucks often have their view of the road blocked due to the height and width of the vehicles.

Bailey & Greer also handles the following types of accidents involving FedEx delivery trucks:

  • Jackknives
  • Rollovers
  • Underride accidents
  • Head-on collisions
  • Broadsides/T-bone accidents
  • Rear-end accidents
  • Single-vehicle accidents
  • Multiple vehicle accidents

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Why do FedEx truck accidents happen in Little Rock?

Many FedEx accidents happen for the same reasons other car and truck accidents happen. These causes include driver intoxication, failure to yield the right of way, tailgating, driving too fast for conditions, and other reasons.

Some of the reasons delivery truck accidents happen that are more common to FedEx drives are:

  • A lack of knowledge of the local roads. Many FedEx truck drivers over-rely on their GPS which makes them prone to distracted driving accidents.
  • A lack of training. FedEx and route owners need to train their drivers on how to safely drive their vehicles on interstate highways, state routes, and through local neighborhoods. Each road type is different.
  • Poor fleet maintenance. Route owners are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing their trucks. That means making sure the tires are safe, the brakes work, and the engine is running smoothly (among other things). Poor maintenance can make a truck dangerous even under the best conditions.
  • Driver fatigue. Many drivers operate for long hours to make more deliveries, to meet the promised delivery times by FedEx, and to comply with other pressures from the route owner or FedEx.
  • FedEx’s delivery schedules (or the route owner’s schedule) often place undue pressure on the driver to speed in order to make more deliveries. Speeding can also increase the likelihood a FedEx truck may roll over or jackknife.
  • Poor route planning. The routes should be designed to minimize backing out and left turns.
  • The state traffic laws. The driving laws vary from state to state. FedEx drivers who operate in multiple states need to comply with the laws of each state.
  • Driver distraction. Many FedEx drivers use cell phones, eat, drink, and adjust the radio when they should be focusing on the traffic around them.

At Bailey & Greer, our Little Rock truck accident lawyers are skilled at showing how your accident happened. We work to prove the FedEx driver was at-fault for any collision and injuries you sustained.

$1.7 Million Settlement in a Truck Accident Case

Our client was operating an 18-wheeler and was stopped in a construction zone on a rural, two-lane highway. Another 18-wheeler behind our client failed to slow down in the construction zone and slammed into the back of our client at over 50 miles per hour. The at-fault driver died in the crash. The defendant trucking company who employed the at-fault driver defended the case by saying it simply did not know how the crash occurred. Furthermore, the defendant trucking company said the crash was so bad that any technology, like the truck’s on-board camera, was completely destroyed in the crash. After conducting extensive discovery, we were able to determine that the defendant trucking company actually destroyed the on-board camera and destroyed the digital file that contained the video footage of the wreck. Soon after we made this discovery, the defendant trucking company settled for their insurance limits.

Who is likely to be injured by a FedEx driver?

Our Little Rock FedEx truck accident attorneys represent anyone who is injured and the families of anyone who died. The people we represent generally include:

  • Drivers and passengers in other cars
  • Pedestrians including neighborhood children
  • Bicycle riders
  • Motorcycle riders

In some cases, the driver of the FedEx truck may have a claim such as when the truck accident is due to defective truck parts.

Who is liable for a FedEx truck accident in Little Rock?

When our Little Rock FedEx lawyers file truck accident claims, the defendants may include:

  • The truck driver. The starting point in any type of FedEx accident claim is to focus on the driver. Drivers may be negligent for various reasons including speeding, tailgating, driving while distracted, driving while tired, driving while intoxicated, driver inexperience, and many other reasons.
  • The truck driver’s employer. The employer may be the route owner, FedEx, or an independent Employers are generally vicariously liable for the negligence of their employees. Proving vicarious liability is complicated. Bailey & Greer understands these complications:
    • The driver must be an employee and not an independent contractor.
    • The employer must be responsible for the actions of its employees. FedEx is likely to argue that they are not the driver’s employer – the route owner is.
  • The route owner. The route owner may be vicariously liable or may be liable because of its negligence. The route owner’s negligence may include:
    • Failing to conduct background checks on the driver including ensuring the driver has a valid commercial driver’s license.
    • Failing to train the truck driver about how to handle blind spots, how to back out into traffic, and many other driving issues.
    • Failing to regularly inspect the trucks the company owns before and after each trip and on a yearly basis.
    • Failing to ensure the truck has all equipment required by federal or state law or equipment that is commonly used in the delivery trucking industry.
    • Improperly loading or unloading the truck. The route owner should follow OSHA guidelines and delivery trucking standards for each type of product that is delivered .
    • Failing to monitor each driver’s performance record to ensure safety is their top priority.
  • Fed Ex may be vicariously liable if it is the trucking company’s employer. FedEx may also be liable for negligence in much the same way that a route owner is liable - if FedEx is considered the truck driver’s employer.
  • The manufacturer of the truck or truck parts. The manufacturers of the trucks used to make FedEx deliveries may be strictly liable if any truck part such as the tires, brakes, or steering mechanisms are defective.
  • A maintenance or repair company. Truck owners usually rely on independent maintenance and repair companies to ensure that the FedEx delivery trucks are in good working condition. These companies may be liable if they fail to comply with their contractual duty to ensure the truck is drivable and safe

The companies involved in arranging the shipment and the loading and unloading may also be liable.

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What injuries do Little Rock truck accident victims suffer?

FedEx truck accidents often cause severe and catastrophic injuries because of the size and weight of the truck. Bailey & Greer files personal injury claims on behalf of anyone who suffers any type of serious injury including:

We also file wrongful death actions if a loved one died in a Little Rock truck accident.

We demand compensation for all your financial and personal damages.

What are the unique issues in FedEx truck accident lawsuits?

A few of the unique challenges that our Little Rock FedEx truck accident lawyers handle involve:

  • Understanding which federal agencies have regulatory oversight over the truck driver and the truck. For example, the FMCSA regulates the hours of service of drivers. The FMCSA also requires that truck drivers and truck owners keep regular inspection records, hours of operation logs, and vehicle maintenance records. OSHA regulates how trucks should be loaded and unloaded.
  • Understanding who the truck driver’s employer is.
  • Understanding how Arkansas common carrier laws apply to your accident.
  • Obtaining service on the defendants. The truck driver may live in Arkansas. He/she may also live in any other state. The same issue may apply to the route owner.

Do you have a Little Rock FedEx truck accident lawyer near me?

Bailey & Greer meets injury victims at our Little Rock office located at 415 N McKinley Suite #250-J. We’re near Little Rock Zoo near the Park Plaza Mall. If you are too injured or ill to come to our office, we will travel to visit you We also consult by phone and through online conferences.

We’ll answer all your questions and prepare you for each step of the claims process.

Call our Little Rock FedEx truck accident lawyers today

There are numerous FedEx locations throughout Little Rock. An accident can occur every time a FedEx driver picks up a package, drives to a local FedEx terminal, or drives to a delivery destination. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we’ve been strong advocates for truck accident victims for more than 35 years. Our Little Rock truck accident lawyers are skilled at showing which people and companies are liable for your accident. Our attorneys are respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the Little Rock legal community for our record of substantial verdicts and settlements.

To schedule an appointment, please call us or fill out our contact form. We’re ready to assert your right to full compensation today.

Bailey & Greer Team

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415 N McKinley Suite #250-J, Little Rock, AR 72205
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