Joliet FedEx Delivery Driver Accident Lawyer

Legal Help for Victims of FedEx Truck Accidents in Joliet, IL

Modern commerce requires items to be shipped and delivered all over the world, and people expect items to arrive at their destinations quickly. Many people and companies use FedEx to ship packages, and the company has thousands of vehicles that are used to deliver items to homes and businesses. The increasing number of these vehicles on the roads has led to increasing number of accidents involving FedEx drivers. FedEx truck accidents can be severe due to the size and weight of these vehicles. At Carlson Law Group, P.C., we provide representation for people who have been injured in these accidents, helping them address the harm they have suffered due to the negligence of FedEx drivers or other parties.

Types of FedEx Truck Accidents

FedEx delivery drivers may be involved in multiple types of collisions, including:

• Rear-end accidents: When FedEx drivers follow other vehicles too closely, they may collide with them from the rear. These accidents often occur in heavy traffic or at intersections when a delivery driver fails to stop in time. The force of a FedEx truck can cause severe damage when striking a smaller vehicle, leading to serious injuries for a driver or passengers.
• Head-on collisions: Frontal-impact collisions are among the most dangerous types of accidents. These can occur if a FedEx truck crosses the center line into oncoming traffic. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Head-on collisions can happen because of driver distraction, fatigue, or impaired driving.
• T-bone accidents: Side-impact collisions may occur when the front of a FedEx truck crashes into the side of another vehicle. These accidents frequently occur at intersections when one driver runs a red light or fails to yield the right-of-way. The large mass of a FedEx truck can cause significant damage to the side of a car, and the vehicles occupants may be severely injured.
• Sideswipe accidents: When the side of a FedEx truck makes contact with the side of another vehicle, a driver may be forced off the road or into other lanes, potentially causing a multi-vehicle crash. These accidents can happen because of illegal lane changes or when a delivery driver merges into traffic unsafely.
• Pedestrian accidents: When FedEx trucks strike people who are crossing the street or walking near the road, they can inflict catastrophic injuries. These incidents often occur in urban areas, at crosswalks, or in residential neighborhoods delivery drivers fail to take proper precautions to protect people's safety. A distracted or hurried FedEx driver may not see a pedestrian in time to avoid a collision, or drivers who are speeding may be unable to stop when people enter the road unexpectedly.

Causes of FedEx Truck Accidents

• Distracted driving: FedEx drivers, like other commercial drivers, may use mobile devices for navigation, communication, or delivery tracking. These devices can distract them from important details on the road, or other activities may affect their ability to notice and respond to what is happening around them. Even momentary distractions can lead to significant accidents, as trucks require more time and distance to stop or maneuver compared to smaller vehicles.
• Traffic violations: Issues such as speeding, running red lights, or failing to yield are common causes of FedEx accidents. Delivery drivers may feel pressured to follow tight delivery schedules, leading them to engage in risky driving behaviors. Ignoring traffic laws to save time can have dangerous consequences.
• Driver fatigue: Long hours behind the wheel without adequate rest can impair a driver's reaction time, judgment, and overall ability to operate a delivery vehicle safely. Fatigued drivers are more likely to make mistakes that lead to accidents, such as veering off the road or failing to notice other vehicles.

Contact Our Will County FedEx Delivery Driver Accident Lawyer

Accidents involving FedEx trucks in Will County can result in severe injuries, and victims of these accidents may need to deal with complex legal challenges. Carlson Law Group, P.C. can provide the legal support needed to navigate these issues and recover compensation from FedEx or other liable parties. Contact our firm by calling our office at 815-710-3700 and arranging a free consultation.