Austin FedEx Accident Lawyers

Common Causes of FedEx Accidents

FedEx vehicles come in many shapes and sizes. You probably have seen them traversing your neighborhood or have passed them on highways. Drivers of all kinds, including FedEx drivers, are prone to honest errors in judgment. Still, the reality is that a startling number of accidents involving FedEx trucks and vehicles are reported each year. Many of these accidents result from negligent driver behavior and company policy.

FedEx accidents are frequently caused by:

• Distracted driving. A FedEx driver may use their phone while behind the wheel for personal reasons or review the day’s route when they should be paying attention to the road. These distractions can cause drivers to make critical mistakes, including failing to see a pedestrian or another vehicle before a collision occurs. 
• Fatigued driving. Many FedEx drivers are expected to work long, grueling hours. The more tired they are, the more likely they will make a dangerous mistake. Commercial truck drivers must follow rules governing how many hours they can drive before resting. Still, these regulations are not always honored, especially if a driver is pressured to complete deliveries faster. 
• Reckless driving. When FedEx drivers must complete an arguably unrealistic volume of deliveries in a single day, they may be more likely to speed excessively and attempt risky, unsafe maneuvers, such as running stop signs and red lights, to get from place to place. This pressure can also consume a driver’s focus, increasing the likelihood of them forgetting to signal when turning or changing lanes. 
• Inadequately maintained vehicles. Not all accidents are caused by a driver’s conduct. In some cases, insufficient maintenance or a defective automobile component could result in a driver losing control through no fault of their own. FedEx is responsible for regularly maintaining and inspecting their vehicles.