Bronx FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer

Were you involved in a truck accident in the Bronx and are concerned about the growing medical bills and other financial obligations that resulted from the accident? You may wonder if you should take the settlement that was offered to you. Perhaps someone suggested you get a lawyer. But is it worth it to sue a large corporation?

Morelli Law Firm offers all potential clients free consultations so that we can understand their case and review how we can help them. You don’t have to fight alone. Contact our FedEx truck accident lawyers in the Bronx for a free consultation.

What if I Was Involved in a FedEx Truck Accident?

The process of what to do after a FedEx truck accident is similar to an accident between two passenger vehicles. In either type of accident, you want to make sure you get as much information about the accident as you can. This includes taking your own pictures of the accident and securing a copy of the police report written about the accident.

You will also want to hold off providing a statement to or accepting a settlement offer from the insurance company prior to consulting with a lawyer. The insurance company is likely going to offer you the lowest settlement amount possible, which may not be enough to cover all expenses that occurred because of the FedEx truck accident.

A personal injury lawyer can fight the insurance company for you and work to get you the highest compensation possible. Speak with a Bronx personal injury lawyer at the Morelli Law Firm to find out what other steps you need to take to file your lawsuit.

Can I Expect Compensation?

You can expect a settlement payout for your FedEx truck accident, but how much you receive and for what reasons varies by case. You may not be eligible to receive compensation for all these reasons, but our FedEx truck accident lawyers in the Bronx can help identify all the reasons your case qualifies to receive.

Current and Future Medical Expenses

Whether the care you required for the accident was a brief hospital stay or your care is ongoing, you deserve to have these medical expenses compensation. You should not have to stress over piling medical bills that resulted from an accident in which you were not at fault.

Modification Accommodations

If the FedEx truck accident was severe enough that you are now partially disabled, your settlement payout should include money to cover any costs associated with modification accommodations to your car and home.

For example, if you are now a wheelchair user and live in a home with stairs, you may need to install a ramp outside and a stair lift inside the home so that your home now accommodates you. The stair lift alone could cost you several thousand dollars. You may also need to modify your vehicle or get a new one entirely so that you can still drive and carry out daily errands.

Lost Wages

If you can no longer work or need to miss a period of work because of the accident, your compensation should cover these lost wages. With medical bills and other financial burdens (e.g., if you require modifications to your home or car), being unable to work will bring about financial duress. You should not bear the financial burden of the accident as well.

Pain and Suffering

Although pain and suffering are subjective and cannot necessarily be calculated like lost wages, it is still an area for which you can anticipate some financial compensation. Pain and suffering refer to physical distress, such as broken limbs or paralysis, and mental distress, such as anxiety or post-traumatic stress caused by the accident.

Morelli Law Firm can calculate the amount of pain and suffering compensation you can expect to receive based on these factors and more.

Is FedEx Responsible for the FedEx Truck Accident?

Although it was the individual behind the wheel of the FedEx truck who caused the accident, FedEx can still be held liable as a responsible party. There are regulations for commercial vehicles in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and drivers and corporations must follow them.

Corporations are expected to hire qualified individuals to complete tasks. They are also meant to train their employees on safe practices and instruct them on how to properly and safely. Corporations also need to check on the wellbeing of their employees. If not, accidents can and do happen.

There are other reasons besides driver recklessness that may place partial or full liability on FedEx for the truck accident. For example, if the truck is improperly loaded with a shipment, that can cause an imbalance in the truck and lead to an accident. The vehicle may not have been properly inspected or repaired by others.

Whatever the reason for the accident, a personal injury attorney can help identify all parties responsible for causing your accident.

Call the Morelli Law Firm Now

Do not delay the justice you deserve as a victim of a FedEx truck accident. Our team has recovered over $1 billion in settlements for our clients. With 25 years in business, we have worked on cases of all kinds in the Bronx.

We look forward to hearing from you and learning how we can help your case. Schedule a free consultation with a member of our team today. You have the right to file a claim for compensation, and we can negotiate a settlement to get you back on track.