FedEx truck accident settlements vary widely based on injury severity, liability and insurance coverage.
Key takeaways:
- Common FedEx truck accident settlements involving moderate injuries often range from $70,000 to $110,000.
- FedEx claims involving minor injuries may settle for as little as $15,000.
- Claims involving catastrophic injuries may settle for over $5 million.
- A case involving a fatal accident in New Mexico ended in a $165 million verdict.
- Important things to do after getting in a motor vehicle accident involving a FedEx delivery driver include seeking medical attention immediately, gathering evidence and contacting a lawyer who has experience handling personal injury claims.
- Strict time limits exist to file claims seeking fair compensation for injuries suffered in an accident involving a FedEx truck.
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving a FedEx truck. Our delivery truck accident lawyers can help you recover financial compensation for medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, property damage, wrongful death and more.
Clients choose Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers to handle their FedEx accident cases because:
- We’ve been handling cases like FedEx truck accident cases and Amazon truck accident cases since 1990.
- You can trust us to sue FedEx for you, as we have a proven track record handling this type of case, having recovered over $750,000,000 for injured clients.
- Should you be unable to afford medical treatment for your injuries, we can get you to doctors who won’t charge you any fee for treatment until the end of your case.
- We will not charge any upfront or out-of-pocket fee to handle your FedEx accident case, as the only fee we’ll charge is a percentage of any money we recover for you.
- Injury victims rely on our 24/7 availability and reliable communication.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Average FedEx Truck Accident Settlement?
- Factors That Impact FedEx Truck Accident Settlement Value
- Examples of FedEx Truck Accident Settlements
- What To Do After a FedEx Car Accident
- Deadline to File a FedEx Truck Accident Claim in California
- FAQs
- Contact a FedEx Accident Lawyer Today
What Is the Average FedEx Truck Accident Settlement?
FedEx truck accident settlements vary widely. However, they often range from $75,000 to over $1,000,000 depending on the legal venue and injury severity:
- Average FedEx truck accident payouts range from $75,000 to $110,000. The payout depends on personal injuries’ severity as well as other damages.
- The average jury verdict in cases which involve large commercial trucking companies like FedEx is substantially higher, as it averages around $510,000.
- Accidents involving back and neck injuries can be some of the most expensive to treat, resulting in larger settlements on average.
- Severe injuries may lead to over $1 million in settlements, especially when cases go to trial.
| Injury Type | Approximate Settlement Range |
| Minor – Soft tissue injuries, whiplash, bruising | $15,000 – $50,000 |
| Moderate – Broken bones, herniated discs, surgery | $75,000 – $300,000 |
| Severe – Traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, permanent disability, wrongful death claims | $500,000 – $5,000,000+ |
Factors That Impact FedEx Truck Accident Settlement Value
Factors which impact the values of FedEx truck accident settlements include:
- Injury severity is the primary factor. Minor injuries will lead to smaller settlements. Catastrophic, serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or amputations lead to much larger awards.
- Even injuries that may initially seem minor, such as whiplash, can significantly impact the value of your settlement.
- Settlement payouts can be significantly increased by clear evidence of the driver’s or FedEx’s fault, such as evidence of inadequate maintenance or driver fatigue. The FedEx truck accident settlement process usually involves a thorough investigation and collection of evidence. This evidence can include black box data, witness statements, medical records, police reports and photos.
- The degree of negligence by FedEx or the driver is a big factor.
- The compensation which you will receive will often depend upon the insurance limits of the at-fault party’s policy. FedEx is self-insured. This means it’s responsible for paying for damages which are caused by the negligent actions of its drivers. Large commercial trucks such as FedEx trucks are required to have a minimum of $750,000 in insurance, but a lot of policies exceed $1 million.
- In states which have comparative negligence laws, plaintiffs’ settlement amounts can be reduced based upon their own percentage of fault for the accident.
- The skill and experience of your lawyer will play a big role.
- Ultimately, the value of your settlement will depend upon the specific damages you suffered.
Damages which our law firm can help you recover compensation for after a FedEx truck accident include:
- The biggest factor in determining average settlement amounts in these cases is the amount of medical expenses. We can help you recover compensation for medical bills you already owe as well as the costs of any treatment you can be reasonably expected to need in the future. This includes coverage of things like hospital stays, ER visits, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, doctor visits, medical treatments, imaging tests and more.
- FedEx ground delivery truck accident claims can involve compensation for lost wages, including future and past earnings which have been affected by your accident.
- We can help you recover compensation for the cost to repair or replace your vehicle after a FedEx crash.
- The accident’s emotional impact, which includes pain and suffering, will be taken into account when it comes time to calculate the payout in a FedEx truck accident claim. Pain and suffering compensation in settlements often gets calculated utilizing a multiplier method which ranges from 1.5 to 5 times your economic damages.
- Non-economic damages in claims involving FedEx trucks cover intangible losses like lost enjoyment of life, emotional distress and pain and suffering.
- Punitive damages could be awarded in a FedEx truck accident case if Fedex’s misconduct was extreme.
- If you lost a loved one to a FedEx accident, we can help you recover compensation for things like burial costs, funeral costs and the loss of your loved one’s income, companionship, love, spousal benefits and household services.
Examples of FedEx Truck Accident Settlements and Verdicts
$8 Million FedEx Rear-End Collision Verdict
- A woman suffered back injuries when a FedEx truck rear-ended her.
- She was eventually awarded $8 million by a Nevada jury.
- FedEx admitted liability regarding the accident, which involved its driver failing to properly apply the brakes.
- FedEx disputed the severity and extent of the woman’s back and neck injuries, arguing her injuries were largely the result of an accident she suffered months after the accident involved.
- FedEx had initially offered to settle this case for $1.8 million.
- FedEx rejected the $2 million initial settlement demand made by the woman’s lawyer.
- $5 million of the verdict got allocated to the woman’s future medical care. The woman’s lawyer credited this to persuasive testimony by the woman’s treating physicians.
- Rear-end car accidents involving delivery trucks often result in more compensation than standard car accidents.
$165 Million FedEx Wrongful Death Verdict
- A $165 million verdict got awarded regarding a fatal crash in New Mexico which involved a FedEx contract driver.
- A tractor-trailer operated by FedEx struck the back of a pickup truck, killing a woman and her daughter as well as injuring her son. The driver of the tractor-trailer also died in the crash.
- The tractor-trailer allegedly hit the pickup while going 65 miles per hour without braking prior to the crash.
$30 Million Fatal FedEx Injury Verdict
- A Texas court awarded $30 million after a FedEx freight truck weighing over 135,000 pounds veered into oncoming traffic, striking a man’s vehicle, killing him.
- The accident allegedly occurred while the driver of the FedEx truck was driving at an excessive speed at night in the pouring rain.
- According to the lawyer for the man’s family, a crash reconstructionist and a state trooper easily calculated the speed of the FedEx truck from the distance and time traveled shown by the truck’s outward-facing cameras.
What To Do After a FedEx Car Accident
Keep the following in mind if you have been injured in a car accident involving a FedEx truck:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible, as failure to do so and document your injuries immediately can weaken your claim, allowing insurers to argue that your injuries are pre-existing conditions.
- Call law enforcement at the accident scene and obtain a police report. This police report will become vital evidence during settlement negotiations.
- Immediate collection of evidence, including police reports, witness info, witness statements, the exact time/location and photos is crucial when seeking a settlement after a FedEx truck accident.
- Do not speak to FedEx or insurance representatives without legal counsel, as it is very easy to say the wrong thing and damage your case.
- Be sure to keep all medical bills and repair estimates.
- You may file a lawsuit after you receive a settlement offer, so long as you have not accepted the offer yet.
- Consult with a truck accident attorney as soon as possible, as they can help ensure a fair process and assessment.
Taking these steps can help protect your legal rights and strengthen your position when dealing with FedEx and its insurance carriers.
Deadline to File a FedEx Truck Accident Claim in California
There is a time limit to file your FedEx accident claim in California, known as the statute of limitations. In most auto accident injury cases, this deadline is two years from the date of the accident. If you fail to file your case within this timeframe, you may be permanently barred from recovering financial compensation for your injuries.
There are exceptions to this rule, with some situations shortening the deadline and others extending it. One notable example involves cases with government liability, such as accidents caused by dangerous roadway conditions, which are subject to a six-month time limit instead of two years.
Because of these strict deadlines, it is important to act quickly and speak with a lawyer so evidence can be preserved, a strong case can be built, and all required paperwork is filed on time.
FAQs
How Long Does a FedEx Injury Case Take to Settle?
Some things to keep in mind regarding how long it takes FedEx injury cases to settle:
- You can generally expect to receive a settlement in a FedEx lawsuit within anywhere from just a few weeks to one year, depending upon your case’s complexity.
- Most cases involving FedEx truck accidents get settled before they reach trial. This allows for lower legal costs and faster resolution.
- It’s best not to be in a rush not to settle your case. You should reject FedEx settlement offers which fail to fully compensate you for your lost wages, hospital bills, pain, suffering and property damage.
- More severe injuries, like brain or spinal cord injuries, require longer calculation of damages and recovery, and this extends the process.
- Clear fault will lead to a faster settlement, especially if FedEx admitted liability. Multiple parties or disputed fault can slow things down significantly.
- FedEx truck crash cases with extensive medical records, complex accident reconstruction or multiple parties involved take longer.
- FedEx truck driver cases often involve FedEx conducting a thorough investigation, and this can add time.
- The willingness of each side in a FedEx accident case to negotiate and come to a fair agreement will impact the duration.
- Experienced personal injury lawyers can streamline the legal process when handling a FedEx accident lawsuit and counter any delays.
- Straightforward FedEx accident claims could settle from seven to 21 business days following the submission of documentation.
- The negotiation phase can last several months as evidence gets reviewed and offers get made.
- If a fair settlement can’t be reached, the filing of a lawsuit and the trial can extend the case’s timeline to one year or more.
How is Fault Determined in a FedEx Truck Accident?
Fault for FedEx truck accidents is determined by investigating whether the FedEx driver, FedEx itself, or another party caused the crash by acting negligently:
- Legal arguments’ strength, including the proving of negligence, is a very significant factor when determining liability for a FedEx truck accident.
- Federal regulations, like FMCSA rules regarding hours-of-service limits and safety, often play a vital role in determining outcomes in claims against FedEx.
- Liability in cases involving FedEx truck accidents can depend upon if drivers are employees or independent contractors, as this affects the responsibility of the company.
- FedEx drivers are commonly independent contractors, and this can complicate liability in cases involving accidents.
- Evidence is important for determining fault. Evidence in cases against big commercial trucking companies like FedEx can include police reports, dashcam or surveillance footage, black box data, driver logs, witness statements and more.
- Sometimes, multiple liable parties share fault when a FedEx truck hits your vehicle.
What If I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident?
You can still pursue compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more if you were partially at fault for your accident in California:
- California has comparative negligence laws.
- In California, if you’re found 20 percent at fault for an auto accident, the compensation you qualify to recover is simply reduced by 20 percent. If you’re found 40 percent at fault, your compensation is reduced by 40 percent.
- So, if you’re found 20 percent at fault for an accident and suffered $100,000 in damages, your compensation will be reduced by 20 percent, or $20,000, and you will qualify for $80,000 in compensation.
- An experienced attorney can reduce or eliminate the percentage of fault attributed to you after a FedEx crash.
Is FedEx Liable If the Driver Is an Independent Contractor?
Cases can be complicated by FedEx drivers being independent contractors:
- FedEx may possibly be liable if its independent contractor caused an accident that you were injured in.
- FedEx may be liable if negligence on their part contributed to your accident.
- This means that even if the driver was an independent contractor, FedEx could still be held liable for your injuries if your accident was caused by FedEx’s unsafe hiring practices, inadequate training, unrealistic delivery schedules, etc.
Why Do Accidents Involving a FedEx Truck Often Need a Lawyer?
Accidents which involve FedEx trucks often require lawyers because:
- It is essential to consult with a lawyer prior to accepting any settlement offer to make sure that the offer fully compensates for your losses and injuries.
- FedEx pays directly rather than using third-party insurance companies. This makes them highly motivated to minimize your payout.
- FedEx will aggressively defend against your claim, utilizing skilled adjusters to dispute it and offer tiny initial settlements.
- Adjusters commonly push for small, quick settlements prior to you fully understanding your injuries. A FedEx truck accident lawyer will prevent you from accepting a smaller settlement than you deserve.
- Legal help will ensure that all damages, including the cost of future medical care, pain, suffering and lost wages are calculated properly rather than just basic bills.
- FedEx is a huge company which uses over 200,000 vehicles to handle over 16 million packages every day. FedEx has self-insurance funds and will employ a team of lawyers, so you will need a strong advocate in order to counter their significant resources.
- Liability is often complex in these cases. It is not simple to determine fault. Liability may involve FedEx, the driver, or even a contractor. A deep investigation into schedules, maintenance and logs is required.
- Trucking is governed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, so these cases require specialized knowledge which most FedEx delivery truck accident victims lack.
- You can level the playing field against the legal team of FedEx by hiring an experienced truck accident lawyer.
- A lawyer can ensure you have thorough documentation for your claim by helping you gather evidence such as witness testimony by experts such as accident reconstruction experts.
- Key evidence such as electronic control module data and electronic logging device data needs to be immediately secured. This often requires intervention from experts.
- Jury verdicts often significantly exceed the first settlement offers, so a lawyer can file a lawsuit on your behalf and, if necessary, represent you in court to maximize your compensation.
- It’s dangerous for you to talk to FedEx or their insurers after an accident, as it’s very easy to accidentally say the wrong thing and damage your claim. A lawyer can handle all communication with FedEx as well as their insurers for you.
- A lawyer can investigate fault for you and collect crucial evidence like dispatch communications, driver logs and maintenance records.
- An attorney can manage complicated negotiations and legal procedures for you.
Contact a FedEx Accident Lawyer Today
Call us today for a FREE consultation at (800) 718-4658 or contact us if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident which involved a FedEx truck.
Truck accident victims choose us to handle their cases because:
- We’ve been handling truck accident cases since 1990.
- Our lawyers have recovered over $750,000,000 for those who have suffered injuries such as truck accident injuries.
- We get clients who can’t afford medical treatment to doctors who don’t charge a fee until the case is over.
- Our lawyers won’t charge you a fee until we win your case.
- We provide extremely reliable communication and 24/7 availability.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, our team is ready to protect your rights and pursue the fair compensation you deserve.
