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Tough representation for UPS trucking accident victims

United Parcel Service (UPS) is the leading ground shipping company in the world. UPS trucks pick up and deliver products from every part of the United States, including Little Rock, Arkansas. The company uses delivery vans for local deliveries and tractor-trailers for long-distance deliveries. The target delivery dates include overnight and short-term deliveries. This increases the need for speed – which increases the number of truck accidents. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, our lawyers hold UPS drivers and businesses accountable for the injuries and fatalities they cause. Our Little Rock UPS truck accident lawyers are here to assert your rights today.

Our record of personal injury results includes many high verdicts and settlements, including $5 million for the victim of a truck accident who suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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How does UPS operate?

While UPS operates internationally, most of its operations are in the United States. UPS states that it has more than 500,000 employees. The company delivers 22.3 million packages every day. The company has different subsidiary businesses based on how fast the company promises to make a delivery.

Unlike FedEx, most UPS drivers are employers of UPS or one of its subsidiary companies.

The main competitors of UPS include FedEx, DHL, the US Postal Service (USPS), LS, OnTrac, and other companies.

UPS also has numerous stores throughout Little Rock.

What types of UPS truck accidents do you handle in Little Rock?

Our Little Rock UPS truck accident lawyers represent the victims of every type of delivery accident, including:

  • Blindspot accidents. Most UPS trucks are box trucks and minivans that only have front windows and small side windows. Driver cannot see behind their trucks or to either side unless they carefully use mirrors, cameras, and video technology. Blind spot accidents often occur when drivers change lanes or turn.
  • Cargo accidents. The packages that are delivered come in all shapes and sizes, which makes them likely to move while a UPS truck is in transit. The driver can easily lose control while the cargo shifts.
  • Backing out accidents. The job of a UPS driver is to deliver packages to businesses and residences. This often means the drivers need to pull into driveways and lots where the only way to return to the roadway is to back out into traffic. UPS should be held accountable if they fail to teach their drivers how to back out safely.
  • Turn accidents. Large trucks, especially tractor-trailers, can easily crush any cars near them when the drivers turn.
  • Visibility accidents. Many cars cannot see in front of UPS trucks due to the height of the truck and its lack of windows.

At Bailey & Greer, we also represent the victims of these types of UPS truck accidents:

  • Jackknife accidents
  • Rollovers
  • Underride crashes
  • Head-on collisions
  • Broadsides
  • Rear-end crashes
  • Single-vehicle accidents
  • Multiple vehicle accidents

What are the causes of UPS truck accidents in Little Rock?

Some of the common causes of all types of vehicle accidents include intersection accidents, drunk driving, and driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions. Common causes of UPS delivery accidents include:

  • Poor knowledge of the Little Rock roads. UPS drivers often look at their GPS devices instead of listening, which makes the drivers likely to cause distracted driving accidents.
  • Poor training and poor planning. UPS tractor-trailer drivers should have a commercial driver’s license. UPS should have protocols in place to ensure all drivers obey the speed limits, understand how to handle blind spots, understand how to limit left turns, and many other safety procedures.
  • Faulty fleet maintenance. UPS needs to ensure that every truck is safe for each trip. Safety includes regular inspections, proper maintenance, and checking the critical parts of the truck such as the tires, brakes, windshield wipers, and steering.
  • Driver fatigue. UPS can be held responsible when their drivers drive too long on any day or in any week. Tired drivers are dangerous drivers.
  • Many drivers try to meet their delivery deadlines by speeding, especially if traffic jams or other events slow them down. UPS drivers are especially prone to serious accidents if they speed because trucks that go too fast may roll over.
  • Arkansas traffic laws. Many truck accidents happen because UPS drivers, who may drive in different states and different cities, fail to follow the local traffic laws.
  • Driver distractions. Many UPS drivers try to make their journey too comfortable. Texting while driving, talking on smartphones, drinking, eating, and playing with the radio stations are common causes of truck accidents. Truck drivers must keep their eyes on the road at all times.

Our Little Rock truck accident lawyers have the experience and resources to show how your UPS truck accident happened and who’s responsible.

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Who can file a UPS truck accident claim in Little Rock?

Our Little Rock UPS truck accident lawyers represent:

$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 responsible for a Little Rock UPS truck accident?

At Bailey & Greer, we file personal injury and wrongful death claims against all responsible parties. The defendants may include:

  • The UPS driver. Drivers are responsible for their own behaviors, and can be held personally liable if their negligence leads to harm.
  • UPS may be liable as the employer. Employers may be vicariously liable for the negligence of their employees. They may also be liable for failing to:
    • Conduct background checks
    • Train their drivers
    • Inspect, maintain, and repair their vehicles
    • Monitor the driver’s performance
  • The manufacturer of the UPS truck or the truck parts. Manufacturers are strictly liable for truck parts such as brakes, tires, and hydraulic systems that are defective due to improper design, workmanship, instructions, or a lack of proper warnings.
  • A maintenance or repair company. If UPS sends out their trucks for maintenance or repair, those companies could also be held liable.

Other defendants may be liable depending on the shipping arrangements and other factors.

What types of injuries do delivery truck accidents cause?

UPS truck accidents often cause permanent catastrophic injuries because of their dimensions, weight,  and size. Bailey & Greer files personal injury claims on behalf of victims who suffer any type of serious injury, including:

  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
  • Fractures, including simple, compound, and complex fractures
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
  • Crush injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Muscle, nerve, ligament, ligament, and tendon injuries
  • Neck, shoulder, and back
  • Loss of hearing or vision
  • Scarring and disfigurement

We also file wrongful death actions for the families of a loved one who died in a Little Rock truck accident.

We demand full compensation for all your financial and personal damages. UPS maintains $1,000,000 in liability coverage, but catastrophic injury cases often result in far greater financial losses. We can help.

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What are the challenges in UPS truck accident lawsuits?

Some of the complex issues our Little Rock UPS truck accident lawyers handle include:

  • Understanding whether any federal agencies such as the FMCSA, OSHA, or the US DOT regulate trucking drivers and trucking companies.
  • Understanding which UPS entity is responsible.
  • Understanding the common carrier laws.
  • Other issues, depending on how the accident occurred, including whether an alcohol vendor or the state of Arkansas may be liable.

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

Bailey & Greer meets truck accident victims and families at our Little Rock office located at 415 N McKinley Suite #250-J. We’re near Little Rock Zoo by the Park Plaza Mall. We will travel to visit you if necessary. We also discuss cases by phone and through online conferences.

We’ll explain your rights and fight for the full compensation you deserve.

Speak with our Little Rock UPS truck accident lawyers now

Little Rock has many UPS locations. Every time a UPS driver picks up a shipment or makes a delivery, an accident can change a life forever.  At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we’ve obtained several hundred million in recoveries for our personal injury clients. Our Little Rock truck accident lawyers are trusted by our clients and respected by insurance carriers and defense lawyers. To schedule a free consultation, please call us or complete our contact form. We’re ready to fight to restore your life and protect your family today.

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