Knoxville FedEx Truck Accident Lawyers

Holding delivery companies accountable for favoring profits over safety

FedEx promises speed. Speed is right there in their slogan: “When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.” Even when drivers operate their trucks without speeding, there are many other reasons FedEx accidents are likely to happen and likely to cause severe injuries or deaths. At Banks & Jones, we hold FedEx drivers and trucking companies (including FedEx) accountable for all your financial and personal damages due to driver negligence. Our Knoxville FedEx truck accident lawyers have 35 years of experience and have working relationships with liability and medical professionals to obtain justice for our clients. Call us now to assert your rights.

How can we help?

How does the FedEx delivery process work?

According to FedEx, more than 500,000 employees help customers across the world receive the products they order. The shipping services that FedEx provides include:

  • FedEx Ground
  • FedEx Freight
  • FedEx Services
  • FedEx Logistics
  • FedEx Office

Many of the truck drivers for these companies drive across state lines or long distances. Most local deliveries in Knoxville happen because local companies buy a FedEx Route. These route owners normally use their own vehicles to deliver products to Knoxville residents and businesses. FedEx helps route owners with marketing and other delivery features.

FedEx competes with Amazon and other companies. Part of this competition includes promising to get their products delivered faster than the competitors – which may encourage sales but is dangerous for anyone near the FedEx truck or van.

What types of FedEx truck accidents do you handle?

At Banks & Jones, we handle every type of accident involving a FedEx truck that injures or takes the life of a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or bicyclist. Our Knoxville FedEx truck accident attorneys handle the following:

  • Overload/improper load accidents. If FedEx and its agents fail to properly load their trucks and vans, the cargo can move around in the truck, causing the driver to lose control. Truck overloads can make the truck too heavy, which makes it harder to stop and maneuver.
  • Blindspot accidents. FedEx box trucks and vans have very poor sightlines. We represent accident victims when drivers fail to understand where their blind spots are and take appropriate precautions. The truck employers and owners may be liable for not having the latest mirrors, cameras, and technology.
  • Backing out accidents. FedEx drivers who park in driveways or parking lots need to be careful when they back out into traffic.
  • Common types of truck accidents. Our lawyers handle truck rollovers, jackknife accidents, wide-turn accidents, and other types of accidents common to all types of trucks.
  • Common types of vehicle accidents. Our attorneys handle rear-end accidents, head-on crashes, broadsides, sideswipes, single-vehicle accidents, and multiple-vehicle accidents.

What are the causes of FedEx truck accidents in Knoxville?

In order to hold a defendant liable for an accident, we need to show how the accident happened and why the defendant is responsible. For 35 years, our team of lawyers has been doing just that. We have the experience and working relationships to show why truck accidents happen.

Some of the common causes of FedEx truck accidents are the following:

  • Driver distraction, including looking at a GPS for navigation assistance, using a mobile phone, texting, eating, or drinking
  • Speeding, driving through red lights, and other reckless or careless traffic violations to deliver more packages faster
  • Blind spots
  • Driver intoxication
  • Driver fatigue
  • Driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions
    Failing to make routine truck safety inspections
  • Other causes, depending on how accidents happen

Who do you hold accountable for FedEx delivery truck accidents?

At Banks & Jones, we review the entire shipping arrangement and how the accident happened to determine who is responsible. The defendants in Knoxville FedEx truck accidents generally include one or more of the following:

  • The driver of a FedEx truck
  • The FedEx route owner
  • FedEx
  • Any other companies involved in the loading, shipping, or maintenance of the FedEx truck
  • Manufacturers of defective truck parts

What types of injuries do you handle when truck accidents happen?

At Banks & Jones, we represent accident victims who have any type of serious, permanent, or catastrophic injury, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
  • Fractures/Broken bones
  • Organ damage
  • Muscle and nerve damage
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Burns
  • Back, shoulder, and neck pain
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Emotional trauma
  • Heart failure
  • Loss of hearing or vision
  • Death

What’s the value of my Knoxville FedEx truck accident claim in Tennessee?

At Banks & Jones, we demand compensation for every way your accident has changed your life. Our lawyers demand that the responsible drivers and companies pay for all your current and future damages, including the following:

  • Medical bills, including emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, visits with physicians, rehabilitative care, and all other medical costs
  • Loss of income, including wages, benefits, and all other forms of compensation
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Property damage, including damage to your vehicle
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of bodily function
  • Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
  • Loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations)

Our Knoxville truck accident lawyers file wrongful death claims on behalf of family members if a FedEx truck accident is fatal.

What are the challenges in handling a FedEx truck accident case?

At Banks & Jones, we understand the unique challenges involved in FedEx truck accident cases. These challenges include:

  • Determining who is responsible for each phase of the shipment. Often, multiple defendants are responsible
  • Reviewing when FedEx is liable
  • Understanding the applicable trucking laws such as OSHA requirements, FMCSA hours of service regulations, OSHA requirements, common carrier laws, weight limits, inspection requirements, and other laws.
  • Reviewing the insurance policies of each defendant
  • Handling claims involving more than one plaintiff or defendant

Do you have a Knoxville FedEx truck accident lawyer near me?

Yes. Banks & Jones meets clients at our office located at 2125 Middlebrook Pike. We make home and hospital visits if your injuries prevent you from traveling. Our lawyers are also happy to talk with you by phone or through online video forums such as Zoom and FaceTime.

We’re here to guide you step by step through this difficult time. Our office is easy to find.

Contact our Knoxville FedEx attorneys today

At Banks & Jones, clients recommend us, and insurance companies respect us because we have 35 years of experience and a record of success that includes many verdicts and settlements for millions and hundreds of thousands of dollars. To schedule a free consultation, call us or fill out our contact form. We handle truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive compensation if you do.