Under extreme pressure to meet their deadlines, UPS drivers and other delivery persons sometimes end up in avoidable accidents that cause serious injury or wrongful death.  In a recent two year period, UPS trucks were involved in over 1,399 accidents resulting in over 519 injuries and more than 35 fatalities according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

In UPS accidents, occupants of the other car frequently suffer the most serious injuries because of the weight disparity between the vehicles.  Fairly recently, a UPS semi-truck was traveling down a roadway in a bordering southern state when the driver lost control of the truck.  The truck jack-knifed, then careened into a concrete barrier before hitting an SUV.  The driver of the UPS truck escaped uninjured as the truck burst into flames.  Unfortunately, the driver of the SUV was not so lucky and sustained serious injuries after the truck crashed into the driver’s side of the vehicle. The UPS driver claimed a defect in the UPS truck caused him to lose control.  In another example, a couple pulled over on the side of the highway with their hazard lights on were killed when a UPS delivery truck slammed into them from behind.  Both vehicles burst into flames.  The driver of the UPS truck again was unharmed.

If you are involved in an accident with a delivery truck from UPS, it is important to hire an experienced Mississippi attorney right away who can help develop an effective litigation strategy and conduct an investigation of your accident.  At Barrett Law, we represent those who suffer serious injury or wrongful death in motor vehicle accidents, including UPS truck collisions throughout Mississippi.  We combine state of the art litigation technology, innovative litigation strategies, and persuasive courtroom advocacy as part of our effort to obtain the best results for our clients.

There are many parties to a UPS truck accident who might be liable when you are injured or when there has been a fatality, including but not limited to the following:

• The owner of the truck (UPS)
• The driver of the truck
• The company that made the truck
• A third-party maintenance company
• The driver and owner of another vehicle involved in the collision
• Company that designs or manufacturers a defective component of the vehicle

The frequent pattern of stops and starts in residential neighborhoods increase the risk of a UPS truck colliding with another truck or slamming into a bicyclist or pedestrian.  When UPS drivers are distracted or careless, the driver’s failure to exercise diligence and prudence could result in a tragic crash.

If you are involved in a crash caused by a UPS driver, our experienced large truck accident attorneys zealously represent those who suffer serious injury or wrongful death in all types of trucking collisions.  We are committed to the goal of providing legal representation that is consistent with the highest standards of professionalism.  If you or your loved one is injured in a UPS trucking accident, you are invited to contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Barrett Law to learn how we can help.  Our Mississippi Trucking Accident Lawyers have been representing accident victims throughout Mississippi for over 75 years.  We offer personalized legal representation and zealous advocacy.  We provide a free initial case evaluation so call us today at (601) 790-1505.  No Recovery No Fee!