Were You Injured by a USPS Postal Truck in North Carolina? What to Do Next

Whether it’s 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, or the individually owned vehicles of many rural carriers, USPS postal trucks are all over North Carolina’s roads. What happens if you’re injured in a USPS truck accident?

The process for seeking compensation from the U.S. federal government is very different than for a typical collision or injury claim. Fortunately, you don’t have to become a postal truck accident lawsuit expert overnight. An experienced attorney can handle everything for you and significantly increase your odds of receiving maximum compensation.

For answers, help with your case, and a free case evaluation, call 1-866-900-7078 today.

Can I Sue for My USPS Truck Accident Injury?

Yes – but there is a specific process to do so. The U.S. Postal Service is part of the federal government, so bringing a personal injury lawsuit against them isn’t the same as suing a private individual or company (such as FedEx, DHL, or UPS). A lawsuit resulting from being injured by a USPS truck follows a law called the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

The FTCA is a complex law that allows specific types of lawsuits against federal government entities and employees who were acting within their scope of employment when they caused an injury. There are some very strict rules and guidelines that must be followed to successfully bring your case.

How Do I Get Compensation After a USPS Accident?

The first step in seeking compensation is to make a claim. In North Carolina, you must fill out a Standard Form 95 Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death.

There are a few facts about this form that you should know:

• The claim must be submitted within two years of the incident.
• USPS has six months to respond to the claim.
• The form must include a sum total of the damages, which can be tricky to calculate.

You have to submit a sum of damages, but if your USPS accident just occurred and you’re still injured, how do you know what your medical bills will add up to? How do you know how much work you’ll miss or what lost wages may amount to?

An experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney can help you determine a fair and accurate amount to demand for the harms and losses you may have suffered.

If USPS refuses your claim, you can then file a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Any lawsuit you file would be filed in federal court, so you would need an attorney who is admitted to bring cases in federal courts, which have different rules than NC state courts.

But there’s no need to worry about the cost of a skilled lawyer. At our firm, you pay nothing upfront, no hourly fees…and no attorney’s fee at all if we don’t recover compensation for you. Guaranteed.²

What Kind of Settlement Can I Expect From My USPS Accident?

If you file a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claim, your potential USPS car accident settlement if approved by the federal government could include compensation for the following types of expenses:

• Property damage-related expenses – such as repair bills or replacement costs if your car is destroyed
• Personal injury expenses – such as medical and any wrongful death-related bills

When you submit a Form 95, you must provide information related to the harm and damages you may have suffered from the accident. An experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney can help you complete your paperwork accurately and on time and fight for a maximum USPS car accident settlement amount.

For a free case evaluation, contact us today at 1-866-900-7078.

Does Who Owns the Vehicle That Injured Me Matter?

Who owns the vehicle and who’s driving it could matter for your personal injury case. Sometimes, it’s easy to tell who owns the vehicle, but sometimes it isn’t.

We’ve all seen the trademark delivery vehicles of USPS on neighborhood streets. But USPS operates many other vehicles, including larger delivery vans and 18-wheelers, to haul the mail. They’re not always easily identified.

Moreover, many rural postal carriers use their own private vehicles to deliver mail. These vehicles may not be adequately marked, and many of these rural postal carriers must drive on the wrong side of the road to make deliveries.

Regardless of what they’re driving, USPS drivers are like any other individual on the road. They can be negligent and cause injury to others if they are not careful.

But you don’t have to take them on alone. An experienced auto accident attorney knows how to help you.

How a Lawyer Helps With Your Mail Truck Personal Injury Claim

In North Carolina, there are many complexities to dealing with an injury caused by someone working for USPS.

An experienced USPS accident attorney can help you investigate key questions like:

• Was the person who injured you an employee of USPS or a contractor?
• Were they in a vehicle owned by the Postal Service, or was it their own vehicle?
• What were they doing when the collision happened?

Your injury attorney also helps you by:

• Managing your case details while keeping you in the loop
• Advising you and giving you peace of mind
• Handling the other side
• Building your case
• Calculating all the losses you may have suffered
• Fighting for everything you may be owed
• Taking your case to trial if needed

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We are passionate about fighting for those who’ve been injured due to the negligence of others and make it easy to seek out the help you need:

Our attorneys have won awards, written books, and taught legal education seminars for other attorneys. Every attorney, paralegal, and team member is committed to our You-First Policy, which puts you and your needs first. Always.

Since 1997, we have recovered over $2 billion in total compensation for more than 73,000 clients. And counting.¹

If you were injured by a USPS truck or postal employee, call 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online. A real person is available to help you right now.

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