UPS Truck Accident Lawyer

If you were hurt in a crash with a UPS truck or delivery vehicle in Illinois, a UPS truck accident lawyer at Mixan Mahony, LLC can review your claim for free and help you sort out who may be responsible. Large delivery networks often involve several companies, contractors, and insurance policies, which can make these claims more complicated than an ordinary car crash. We serve injured people across Illinois from our Chicago office, with phone and video meetings available.

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Who May Be Responsible After a UPS Crash

In UPS crashes, the parties may include the driver, UPS or an affiliated company, any contracted carrier hauling freight, the owner of the trailer, and any maintenance provider. Many UPS package drivers are company employees, while some freight moves through contracted carriers. Who employed the driver and who controlled the vehicle affects which company and insurance policy may respond, and we confirm those facts from the records.

How a UPS truck accident lawyer Investigates the Crash

Delivery and freight crashes leave a detailed electronic record. We may request or seek to preserve:

• The police crash report and photos from the scene.
• Telematics and GPS data from the vehicle.
• Dashcam or onboard camera video.
• Electronic logging device (ELD) and hours-of-service records for commercial drivers who must keep them.
• Driver qualification, training, and drug and alcohol testing records.
• Inspection, maintenance, and repair records.
• Delivery route and dispatch data that shows schedule pressure.

Common Causes of Delivery Truck Crashes

Delivery schedules can push drivers to hurry. Crashes we review often involve:

• Distracted driving, including handheld device use or reading navigation screens.
• Speeding to meet delivery windows.
• Fatigue from long shifts.
• Unsafe backing, turning, or double-parking in neighborhoods.
• Poorly maintained brakes, tires, or lights.
• Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo.

Federal Safety Rules and Illinois Law

Many commercial trucks operating in interstate commerce must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on driver qualifications, hours of service, inspections, and maintenance. Which rules apply depends on the vehicle’s size and use. Violations do not automatically prove fault, but they can help show that a company or driver did not act with reasonable care.

Illinois Deadlines and Fault Rules for a UPS Truck Accident Lawyer Claim

• Most injury claims: 2 years under 735 ILCS 5/13-202.
• Shared fault: under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, an injured person is barred only if their fault is more than 50 percent of the cause; otherwise damages are reduced by their share.
• More than one defendant: under 735 ILCS 5/2-1117, all defendants found liable are jointly and severally liable for medical expenses, and for other damages a defendant less than 25 percent at fault is severally liable while one 25 percent or more at fault is jointly and severally liable.
• Wrongful death: under 740 ILCS 180/2, an action is generally filed within 2 years after the death, with exceptions in the statute.
• Public entities: claims against a local public entity generally must be filed within 1 year under 745 ILCS 10/8-101(a), and personal injury claims against the State generally require a notice within 1 year under 705 ILCS 505/22-1 unless the claim is filed within that year.

These are general rules with exceptions. Ask a lawyer to confirm the deadline that applies to your situation.

Compensation Families and Injured People May Seek

Truck and delivery crashes often cause serious injuries. A claim may seek compensation for medical care, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, disability, and loss of a normal life. Families who lose a loved one may have wrongful death and survival claims.

Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result. Our role is to gather the evidence, explain your options honestly, and pursue the claim you choose.

What to Do Next

• Get medical care right away, even if you feel okay.
• Call police and get the crash report number.
• Photograph the vehicles, truck and trailer numbers, and the scene.
• Get witness names and contact information.
• Avoid recorded statements to any insurer before talking with a lawyer, and call us for a free review.

Related Practice Areas

You may also find these pages helpful:

• Illinois truck accident claims
• car accident claims
• pedestrian accidents
• motorcycle accidents
• wrongful death claims

We also serve clients in communities such as Joliet and Will County, Romeoville, Plainfield, Rockford.

We serve clients throughout Illinois from our Chicago office. See our Illinois service areas, our Chicago personal injury practice, and our Illinois personal injury representation.

What to Expect When You Call Our Firm

When you contact a UPS truck accident lawyer at Mixan Mahony, LLC, the first conversation is about listening. We ask what happened, who was involved, what injuries resulted, and what records you already have. You do not need to have everything organized before you call.

After that first call, a UPS truck accident lawyer on our team will explain which deadlines may apply, which records we plan to request, and what an investigation is likely to involve. If we are not the right fit for your situation, we will tell you that as well.

Throughout the case, you can expect plain-English updates. Working with a UPS truck accident lawyer does not mean giving up control of your decisions. You decide whether to accept a settlement offer or move forward with a lawsuit.

Many people wait to call a UPS truck accident lawyer because they worry about cost or are unsure whether they have a claim. The consultation is free, and an early review can help protect evidence that might otherwise be lost or overwritten.

Talk With a UPS Truck Accident Lawyer at Mixan Mahony, LLC

Whether you live in Chicago, the suburbs, or downstate, you can speak with our team by phone or video. A UPS truck accident lawyer at our firm will listen, explain the law that applies, and outline the next steps without pressure.

• A free first conversation by phone or video.
• Records requests sent directly to providers, agencies, and insurers.
• Electronic signatures for paperwork.
• Updates by phone, email, or text.

Meet the Partners

Mixan Mahony, LLC was founded by Colleen Mixan Mikaitis and Mackenzie J. Mahony. Both partners are personally involved in the cases the firm handles for clients across Illinois, and you can reach them through our Chicago office by phone or video.

No attorney fee unless we recover for you. Your first consultation is free. How case costs and expenses are handled is explained in writing in the fee agreement before any work begins.

Contact Mixan Mahony, LLC

Mixan Mahony, LLC
444 W. Lake St., Suite 1707
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 262-3971
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We serve clients in communities outside Chicago from our Chicago office. We do not have offices outside Chicago. Phone and video meetings are available. You can also reach us through our contact page.

Mixan Mahony, LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by UPS. UPS and related names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to identify the type of claim discussed.

This page provides general information about Illinois law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.