What to Do if a USPS Mail Truck Hits Your Car

Are you wondering what to do if a USPS mail truck hits your car? The unfortunate reality is that recovering compensation for a car accident involving a mail truck is no easy feat. USPS mail trucks are the responsibility of the government, which means the claims process is different than what you would go through if the other driver were an individual or an employee of a private company. You need a skilled personal injury lawyer on your case to help guide you through the challenging process of obtaining compensation.

Protecting Yourself After a USPS Accident

You Need Representation

If you do not know what to do if a USPS mail truck hits your car, you cant protect yourself financially. Even when a mail truck is driving at a low speed, an accident can lead to significant property damage and injuries. At higher speeds, the outcome can be life-altering. It is essential to protect yourself so you can recover the compensation you need.

What you do in the immediate aftermath of a USPS mail truck accident has a direct impact on whether you recover the injury compensation you need. Making a mistake or skipping a step can have a serious negative impact on your finances. You should take the following steps after a USPS mail truck driver hits your car:

• Call the police and file a report;
• Obtain the driver’s contact information;
• Obtain eyewitness contact information;
• Take photographs of the scene and both vehicles;
• See a doctor for any injuries; and
• Call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Sometimes, knowing what not to do after a USPS crash is just as important as knowing what to do. If a USPS driver hits your car, we recommend that you not do the following:

• Admit fault;
• Speculate to police or an insurance agent about how the crash happened;
• Post about the crash on social media;
• Skip seeing a doctor;
• Ignore medical instructions; and
• Miss follow-up doctor appointments.

It is also a mistake to try to file a claim for compensation on your own. This rarely ends well after any type of crash. When an accident involves a government entity, it is particularly important to have a skilled lawyer helping you navigate the truck accident claims process.

Liability for a USPS Mail Truck Accident

The first step after any type of motor vehicle accident is establishing liability. Personal injury law allows you to recover compensation when another person’s negligence results in injury expenses, like medical bills and lost wages.

The process of establishing liability for a USPS mail truck accident is much the same as any other car accident. Your lawyer will investigate the crash, identify how and why it happened, and use evidence to build a legal argument proving liability. In a USPS crash, there are usually three main parties where liability can be placed. These are:

• The USPS driver;
• The USPS itself; and
• The mail truck manufacturer.

Proving liability for a USPS mail truck crash depends on why the accident happened. For example, a driver who was speeding, under the influence, or looking at their cell phone could cause a crash due to reckless driving or violating basic driving laws. The USPS is responsible for accident costs incurred through driver negligence, so proving that the mail truck driver’s actions caused the crash allows you to recover compensation through the USPS.

In a regular car accident, a common fourth option for proving liability is showing that mechanics or others who did service or repair work on the vehicle failed to put the pieces back together correctly. However, the USPS usually employs its own maintenance mechanics, so issues with truck safety typically fall on the USPS and not a third party.

Do not wait to get help with your USPS mail truck accident claim. Call Cava Law Firm at (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) to learn how a Springfield, MA, personal injury lawyer can help.

USPS Mail Truck Accidents and Government Claims

The USPS is a branch of the federal government, and USPS mail truck drivers are federal employees. This means that filing a claim to recover injury compensation follows a much different process than what you would go through with most other car accidents. The rules for filing a claim against a government entity are outlined in the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

Two things about the FTCA are worth noting: You can be subject to much shorter deadlines than in a regular personal injury claim, and there may be limitations on how much money you can recover. The process for filing a government claim begins with submitting Standard Form 95 (SF-95). This must include details about the crash, your injuries, and the compensation you are seeking. A motor vehicle accident lawyer always helps protect your best interests after a car crash. When you need to recover compensation through a government claim, it is particularly essential to have a skilled personal injury attorney handling the process.

Contact a USPS Mail Truck Accident Lawyer Today

Winning Is NO Accident!

Recovering injury compensation can be a challenging process after any crash. When the accident involves a USPS truck, you are facing a government claim. This is a challenging type of personal injury claim, and not all personal injury lawyers are willing to take on this type of case. When you are up against a difficult process and tight deadlines, you need a skilled attorney with experience handling personal injury claims against the government.

Cava Law Firm is a personal injury firm located in Springfield, MA. Our skilled personal injury attorneys have decades of experience in personal injury law and a track record of recovering millions for the injured clients we represent. We are ready to review your case and advise you of your options for recovering compensation.

Call Cava Law Firm at (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) to schedule a free consultation with an experienced USPS mail truck accident attorney.

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