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If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident involving a USPS vehicle, it’s important to have proficient legal representation from a personal injury lawyer during settlement negotiations or while pursuing a lawsuit against the USPS under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Koenig Pierre will skillfully handle your case from start to finish. A knowledgeable attorney who is well-informed about federal court procedures and dedicated to securing the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
How to File a Claim with the USPS for a Car Accident?
If you have a personal injury claim against the USPS, keep in mind that there is a strict two-year deadline to file your claim. Therefore, it is important to move fast in gathering all important documents including the police report, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and other accident information to avoid waiving your rights.
To file your claim against the USPS, you must complete a Government Form 95 Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death. You will need the following information to complete this form:
What are the facts of your claim?
Were you a pedestrian and hit by a mail truck? Were you rear-ended by a mail truck while waiting for a red light? State the reason for your claim involving the circumstances of the accident. This section should detail the USPS driver’s negligence. Any admissions by the USPS driver should also be included. To submit a form that explains the facts in a light most favorable to you, seek the advice of a personal injury attorney before submitting your claim.
Provide the details of your property damage
Include a comprehensive description within the Form 95 about what caused of the accident. This can include the damage to your vehicle and any other property damaged in the incident.
Describe the injury
List of the physical injuries that you have endured as a result of the accident. Describe the medical treatment you have undergone and provide information about medical expenses incurred associated with the treatment. Additionally, include a detailed description of any financial loss incurred, such as, lost wages and medical expenses.
Eyewitness Information
Provide the contact information for any person who witness the accident.
Demand Damages
A Form 95 must include a demand for damages. If you have been seriously hurt, it is important to obtain adequate legal advice to ensure that your demand for damages is in direct proportion to the injuries sustained to adequately cover compensation for lost wages and medical expenses.
How to submit your claim
The USPS allows for a completed Form 95 to be filed at any local post office or postal facility.
How long will it take my claim to be processed
When the USPS receives a claim, it must submit a response within six months. If they accept responsibility, payment in full will be issued, as requested. However, if the claim is denied, a lawsuit must be commenced within six months against the USPS.
How to report a bad USPS Driver
If you witness negligent or reckless driving by a post office employee, you can report this unsafe driver to the USPS at their toll-free hotline, 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Additionally, you can also file a report at the USPS website.
Make sure you obtain the vehicle’s ID number and reference the date, time, and location of the incident.
Are USPS vehicles exempt from traffic laws
Mail trucks are not exempt from local traffic laws. USPS drivers must adhere to all traffic laws when driving USPS vehicles. The USPS driver handbook provides that “drivers must obey all federal, state, and local traffic laws and Postal Service policies, drive defensively and professionally, and extend courtesy in all situations.”
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Contact A New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Koenig Pierre is a dedicated advocate, who listens, empathizes, and works tirelessly for his clients. He will fight to hold those responsible accountable if you’ve been injured due to their negligence.
Koenig recognizes that each client has one chance to be compensated when they are injured therefore, he will work diligently to assist his clients receive fair compensation.
Regardless of whether the case is worth $10,000 or $1,000,000, they will be treated with the same care and attention to detail.
Koenig Pierre is a New York City personal injury attorney who is dedicated to vigorously protecting the rights and interests of those who have been hurt due to the negligent and reckless conduct of others. If you have a personal injury claim, contact Koenig Pierre today.
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