Missouri UPS Truck Accident Attorney

How Our Attorneys Assist With Your UPS Truck Accident Claim

We take over your case immediately to protect your rights and build the strongest possible claim. Our team handles every detail while you focus on recovery.

Evidence preservation is our first priority. We send legal notices to UPS within hours to prevent them from destroying electronic data, driver logs, and maintenance records.

This information disappears quickly if we don’t act fast.

Medical connections help when you need doctors who understand truck accident injuries. We work with medical professionals who won’t demand immediate payment and know how to document your injuries properly.

Insurance battles become our responsibility. We handle all communication with UPS adjusters so they can’t pressure you or twist your words.

You never have to speak to them again once we’re involved.

Trial preparation starts immediately. While most cases settle, we prepare every case for court from day one. This approach forces UPS to take your claim seriously.

How We Preserve UPS Electronic Data and Driver Records

Modern UPS trucks contain sophisticated computers that record everything the vehicle and driver do. This electronic evidence can prove exactly what happened during your accident, but UPS only keeps it for a short time.

We immediately send preservation letters demanding UPS save all evidence related to your crash. Without these letters, critical proof disappears forever.

UPS Electronic Systems That Prove Fault

• Telematics data: Records vehicle speed, braking patterns, and GPS location at the moment of impact
• DIAD device records: Shows delivery times and driver activities from the handheld scanner
• Onboard camera footage: Captures video of the accident from inside and outside the truck
• ORION route data: Reveals if the driver was behind schedule and rushing deliveries
• Electronic logging device: Tracks driver hours and rest breaks required by federal law
• Maintenance records: Documents mechanical problems that might have caused the accident

What To Do Right After a UPS Delivery Truck Accident

Your actions in the first few minutes after a UPS truck hits you can make or break your case. Every step matters for both your health and your legal rights.

Call 911 and Accept Medical Care

Always call police and paramedics, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks serious injuries like concussions and internal bleeding. Paramedics create medical records that connect your injuries to the accident.

Document Everything at the Scene

Take photos of the UPS truck number, license plate, and all vehicle damage. Capture your visible injuries and any road conditions that contributed to the crash. Get witness names and phone numbers before they leave.

Never Give a Recorded Statement

UPS will contact you within hours asking for a recorded statement about the accident. Politely refuse until you speak with our experienced Missouri UPS truck accident lawyers. These statements are designed to limit your compensation.

Contact Us Before UPS Contacts You

Call our law firm immediately after the accident. We take over all communication with UPS and their adjusters. This protects you from their pressure tactics and ensures your rights are preserved.

Who Pays When a UPS Truck Causes an Accident in Missouri?

UPS is usually responsible when their drivers cause accidents through a legal principle called vicarious liability.

This means employers are liable for their workers’ actions during work hours. However, determining who pays can get complicated during busy seasons when UPS uses different types of drivers.

Missouri follows pure comparative fault rules. You can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the accident. If you’re 25% at fault for $100,000 in damages, you would still receive $75,000.

How Do Missouri’s Laws and Deadlines Affect Your UPS Claim?

Missouri gives you five-year filing deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit after a UPS truck accident. This seems like plenty of time, but evidence disappears much faster than that deadline suggests.

UPS deletes electronic data within days or weeks of an accident. Witnesses forget details, and surveillance footage gets overwritten. The sooner our award-winning Missouri truck accident attorneys start investigating, the stronger your case becomes.

Compensation You Can Recover After a UPS Delivery Truck Crash

Missouri law allows you to recover both economic and non-economic damages after a UPS truck accident. Economic damages cover your financial losses, while non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering.

Medical Bills and Future Care

You can recover all costs for emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, and ongoing therapy. If your injuries require future medical care, we calculate those costs and include them in your claim.

Lost Wages and Earning Capacity

We seek compensation for income you’ve lost due to your injuries. If you can’t return to your previous job or earn the same amount, we also pursue damages for reduced future earning capacity.

Vehicle Damage and Out-of-Pocket Expenses

This covers repairs or replacement of your vehicle plus related costs like rental cars and towing. We also recover money for travel to medical appointments and other accident-related expenses.

Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress

These non-economic damages compensate for physical pain, emotional trauma, and loss of life enjoyment. Permanent scarring or disfigurement increases the value of these damages significantly.

Punitive Damages in Extreme Cases

Courts may award punitive damages if the UPS driver’s conduct was extremely reckless.

What Causes UPS Delivery Truck Accidents in Missouri?

UPS drivers face intense pressure to meet delivery quotas, especially during holiday seasons. This pressure leads to dangerous shortcuts that cause preventable accidents.

Rushed deliveries happen when drivers speed or run red lights to stay on schedule. UPS tracks every minute of a driver’s day, creating pressure to cut corners on safety.

Illegal parking occurs when drivers block traffic lanes or bike paths for quick deliveries. This forces other vehicles to swerve around the stopped truck, often causing collisions.

Backing accidents are common in residential areas where drivers don’t use spotters. UPS trucks have large blind spots that hide cars and pedestrians.

Distracted driving results from using GPS devices, delivery scanners, or cell phones while driving. These distractions take the driver’s attention away from the road at critical moments.

Driver fatigue increases during peak seasons when drivers work excessive hours. Tired drivers have slower reaction times and make poor decisions.

Poor maintenance can cause brake failures, tire blowouts, or steering problems. UPS trucks cover thousands of miles per month, requiring constant upkeep.

Common Injuries in UPS Truck Collisions

Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries from head impacts, spinal cord damage that can cause paralysis, and multiple broken bones requiring surgery. Internal bleeding and organ damage are also frequent due to the violent forces involved.

Many victims suffer severe lacerations from broken glass and twisted metal. Burns can occur if fuel spills and ignites. Psychological trauma often accompanies physical injuries, leading to anxiety and depression.

How We Investigate and Prove a Missouri UPS Truck Case

Building a winning case against UPS requires immediate action and thorough investigation. We work with accident reconstruction experts who analyze crash data and physical evidence to determine exactly what happened.

Our team reviews federal trucking regulations to identify safety violations. UPS drivers must follow strict rules about driving hours, vehicle inspections, and cargo loading. When these rules are broken, it strengthens your case significantly.

We also consult medical experts who can explain your injuries to insurance companies and juries. These professionals help us calculate the full cost of your medical care, both current and future.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a UPS Truck Accident Lawyer?

We handle all UPS truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we win your case. Our fee comes from a percentage of your settlement or court award.

This arrangement makes quality legal representation available to everyone, regardless of financial situation. You never pay out of pocket for case expenses or legal fees.

Why You Need a Lawyer Against UPS Instead of Going Alone

UPS has unlimited resources and experienced legal teams protecting their interests. They have adjusters, investigators, and lawyers working on your case within hours of the accident.

Without legal representation, you face these professionals alone while dealing with injuries and medical treatment. UPS adjusters will offer quick, lowball settlements before you understand your injuries’ full impact.

We protect you from these tactics while building a compelling case for maximum compensation. Our experience with UPS cases gives you the best chance of a favorable outcome.

Assisting Truck Accident Injury Victims in Missouri Since 1990

Don’t face UPS’s corporate legal team alone after a serious truck accident. Beck & Beck Missouri Car Accident Lawyers has the experience and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve.

We’re the only firm in Missouri focusing exclusively on auto accident law. This specialization gives us advantages that general practice lawyers simply don’t have. 

Our family firm approach means you work directly with experienced attorneys, not paralegals or case managers. We’re available 24/7 to discuss your case and answer your questions. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.