3 Steps to Take After a UPS Delivery Truck Accident | Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers (2024)

UPS Trucks Weigh Tons.UPS trucks operate all across the country delivering products. UPS is a massive corporation. So, when a consumer hits the “buy” button on their mobile device there is a good chance that UPS will be involved in the delivery of those goods.

It isestimatedthat a UPS delivery truck can weigh between 16,000-24,000 pounds. While a UPS-18 wheeler with a loaded trailer may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.GVWRstands for gross vehicle weight rating. In other words, the GVWR is the “maximum allowable weight of the fully-loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo).”

1. Contact law enforcement immediately. A state-issued crash report is a vital step to ensuring the details of the accident are recorded. Do your best to clearly articulate your version of the accident so the reporting officer(s) understand theaccident details. One extra savvy move is to have the police officer record in your statement that you are making a formal request to preserve any and all technological evidence that UPS utilized on the truck, including video evidence.
2. Take pictures and video of the vehicles and accident scene. Pictures and video can beinvaluable to a potential jury or aninsurance company evaluating your case. If there is a liability argument, pictures and video can often make or break the case.
3. Obtain identifying information of the UPS driver. Often, the police will obtain this information, but do not rely on law enforcement. They are busy and subject to human errors just like anyone else. At a minimum

• Get the name and phone number of the driver;
• Get insurance information;
• Get the license plate number

There’s no need to suffer alone due to someone else’s negligence. The experienced legal team atfocus on providing the best possible representation to victims of comercial truck accidents.Contact us onlineor call our office directly at615.220.4180to schedule your free consultation. We’ll arrange a time to meet with you at one of our offices inSmyrna,Nashville,MurfreesboroorChattanooga—whichever location is most convenient for you.