FedEx Truck Accidents

If you or a family member has suffered injuries caused by a Minnesota FedEx truck accident the attorneys at Fields Law Firm are ready to help. There is increasing pressure the drivers of delivery trucks to maintain package delivery schedules. This can result in aggressive driving and failing to follow safe driving procedures and Minnesota traffic laws resulting in serious accidents involving other drivers and pedestrians.

A delivery truck accident involving large vehicles, including Federal Express (Fed Ex) trucks, can result from a number of different problems:

• Driver distraction
• Driver on cell phone
• Speeding
• Failing to follow traffic laws
• Failing to yield
• Defective equipment

FedEx is one of the largest delivery companies in the United States. Unfortunately, their drivers are under extreme pressure to maintain delivery schedules that can sometimes come before safe driving especially in congested traffic areas like the Twin Cities and Minneapolis where the roads are shared with other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations
FedEx delivery trucks are subject to the federal regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These federal laws establish mandatory requirements for safe operation of commercial trucks, including:

• Mandatory driver recording for hours-of-service
• Maintenance and repair requirements for trucks
• Drug and alcohol prevention programs for drivers
• Driver training requirements

Accidents involving large delivery trucks and semi tractor trailers often result in serious injuries which are sometimes life-threatening and can cause death due to the size and weight of the trucks. If you have been injured in a Fed Ex truck accident or a loved one has died from injuries caused by a delivery truck accident you may have important legal rights. It is vital to conduct an investigation as soon as possible following an accident to preserve evidence including photographs, witness statements, accident scene reconstruction and vehicle inspections.

Please contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation and information on filing a FedEx truck lawsuit.