Boston FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in a FedEx truck accident in Boston, MA? Contact the top Boston FedEx truck accident lawyer to seek justice and compensation.
FedEx trucks are a constant fixture on Boston streets, from the narrow one-ways of Beacon Hill to the on-ramps of I-93 and the Mass Pike, and the days a delivery ends in a crash can change a family's life. When a FedEx driver runs a light, misjudges a turn, or fails to brake in time, the person in the other vehicle is the one who ends up in the emergency room. FedEx and its insurers know exactly what to do next. Adjusters call within hours. Recorded statements get requested. Settlement offers arrive before anyone understands the true cost of the injuries.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our truck accident attorneys specializing in FedEx vehicle collision claims have spent more than three decades holding negligent drivers, trucking operations, and their insurers accountable in Massachusetts courtrooms. We know how FedEx defends these cases, and we know what it takes to beat that defense.
Get a free case evaluation & consultation today and discover how our FedEx truck accident attorneys in Boston can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.
What to Do After a FedEx Truck Crash in Boston
The steps you take in the first 24 to 48 hours directly affect how much evidence survives and how strong your case becomes.
Call 911 and see a doctor the same day. A police report creates an official record of the crash before anyone can alter the facts. A medical evaluation that same day connects your injuries to the accident, without it, FedEx's insurer will argue your condition existed before the crash.
Document everything at the scene. Photograph the FedEx truck's unit number, DOT markings, damage to both vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, and any visible injuries. This evidence disappears within hours.
Do not give a recorded statement. FedEx's adjuster may call you the same day the crash occurs. These conversations are specifically designed to capture statements that reduce what you can recover. Do not speak to FedEx or its insurer before calling us.
Contact us so we can preserve critical evidence. Commercial trucks carry electronic logging devices (ELDs), digital recorders that capture speed, braking, and driver hours. We immediately send a legal preservation letter demanding FedEx hold this data before it is overwritten. Dashcam footage, GPS route history, and dispatch logs can all disappear without a formal legal hold in place.
Who Is Liable in a FedEx Truck Accident?
The driver may have caused the crash, but liability rarely stops there. We investigate every party who played a role in putting that truck on the road. Depending on the facts, responsible parties can include:
- FedEx corporate, for negligent hiring, training, or supervision of drivers
- An Independent Service Provider (ISP), the contractor company that employed the driver
- A third-party maintenance company that failed to properly service the vehicle
- A cargo loading company that improperly secured packages
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer if a defect contributed to the crash
Common causes our attorneys investigate include speeding to meet delivery quotas, distracted driving from GPS devices and handheld scanners, driver fatigue, and deferred truck maintenance. FedEx will often try to shift all blame onto the driver or the ISP, anticipating and defeating that strategy is central to how we build your case.
One pattern we consistently see in FedEx truck cases is that the company's Independent Service Provider structure looks airtight on paper until we start asking who actually dictated the route, the delivery quota, and the equipment the driver had to use. FedEx controlling those details, not just the ISP's name on the paycheck, is usually what brings FedEx's own much larger insurance policy into a case.
Can You Sue FedEx if the Driver Was an Independent Contractor?
Yes, and this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of these cases. FedEx Ground uses Independent Service Providers, separate businesses that hire and manage their own drivers, rather than employing drivers directly. FedEx Express, by contrast, uses direct employees.
This ISP structure can make it appear as though FedEx has no legal connection to the driver who hit you. Courts look past the labels on a contract and examine the actual relationship: how much control FedEx exercises over driver conduct, vehicle standards, and delivery procedures.
The driver, the ISP, and FedEx corporate can each face separate liability claims, with separate insurance policies potentially available to compensate you.
How We Build Your FedEx Truck Case
We begin investigating from day one, before FedEx has the chance to alter or destroy evidence. Every piece of data we gather serves a specific purpose, proving fault and establishing the full value of what you have lost.
- ELD and telematics data: Proves the truck's speed at impact and whether the driver violated federal hours-of-service limits.
- Driver history and CDL records: Reveals prior violations, license suspensions, or a pattern of dangerous conduct the company overlooked.
- Maintenance and inspection logs: Establishes whether known defects went uncorrected before your crash.
- Dashcam and surveillance footage: Documents the crash itself and the driver's behavior in the moments before impact.
- Cargo loading and securement records: Identifies whether improperly secured packages caused or contributed to the accident.
- Accident reconstruction: We work with leading experts who recreate the crash using computer reenactments and interactive digital evidence, the kind of courtroom presentation that helps juries understand exactly what happened.
A detail we watch closely in FedEx crashes is how quickly dashcam and ELD data gets overwritten once a vehicle goes back into rotation. We send a preservation demand within days of taking a case specifically because that window closes fast, and a driver's hours-of-service history is often the clearest evidence of what actually caused the crash.
“I knew that Ron had my best interests at heart, and that I could trust him to help me make the right decision.” – Katelyn Ludwig
We also use this evidence to document the full scope of your damages, every medical expense, every lost paycheck, and every long-term consequence of your injuries.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
A FedEx truck crash can generate medical bills in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, income losses lasting months or years, and lasting physical and emotional consequences. We pursue every category of compensation available to you under Massachusetts law. FedEx carries combined single liability limits of up to $5 million per vehicle, and identifying which policy and which corporate entity applies is central to reaching the full amount available.
| Damage Type | What It Covers |
| Medical Bills | Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and rehabilitation |
| Future Medical Care | Ongoing treatment, therapy, and assistive devices |
| Lost Wages | Income lost while you were unable to work |
| Future Earning Capacity | Reduced ability to earn due to permanent injury |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life |
| Property Damage | Vehicle repair or total replacement |
| Wrongful Death | Lost income and support, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses |
How Massachusetts Law Affects Your Claim
Comparative Negligence
Under M.G.L. c. 231, § 85, you can recover damages even if you share some fault for the crash, as long as you are found 50% or less responsible. Your total award is then reduced by your percentage of blame. FedEx's insurer will look for every opportunity to inflate your share of fault, and we fight back against that effort from the start.
Statute of Limitations
You have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts. For wrongful death claims, the same three-year deadline runs from the date of your loved one's death. Missing this window almost always means losing your right to any recovery.
FMCSA Regulations and ELD Requirements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that sets mandatory safety rules for commercial trucking companies nationwide. It requires strict limits on driver hours and mandates electronic logging to track compliance. When a FedEx driver has exceeded their permitted hours, that federal violation is direct evidence of negligence in your case.
Why Choose Breakstone, White & Gluck?
We have long represented victims of negligence in Massachusetts. Our results include substantial recoveries and verdicts in catastrophic injury cases, pediatric brain injury cases, and a settlement for a pedestrian who suffered an above-knee amputation.
Every client is represented personally by one of our three founding partners, Marc Breakstone, David White, or Ronald Gluck. All three are founding partners with extensive experience and recognized standing within the Massachusetts legal community. David White served as President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Marc Breakstone and Ronald Gluck serve as Governors of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.
“Marc is a skilled professional…When my case required attention Marc kept me focused and informed. When my case required tough negotiating, Marc delivered.” – Bob Powell
We do not run a settlement mill. We prepare every case as if it will go before a jury, because that is what forces corporations and their insurers to pay our clients what they are actually owed, not what they hope they can get away with.
Talk to a Boston FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer Today
You should not be in this fight alone. Your job is to get better. Our job is everything else, the investigation, the insurance companies, and the courtroom when it comes to that. Call Breakstone, White & Gluck at (866) 313-3138 or 866-313-3138, or contact us online. Our office is at 2 Center Plaza, Suite 530, Boston, MA. The consultation is free, and we charge no fee unless we recover for you.
FedEx Truck Accident FAQs
Do I Have to Use My PIP Coverage Before Suing FedEx?
Massachusetts law requires you to first use your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, up to $8,000 in medical and lost wage benefits, before pursuing a bodily injury claim against FedEx. We manage the PIP process on your behalf so nothing is delayed or missed.
Can I Still Recover Compensation if I Was Partially at Fault for the Crash?
Yes, as long as you were 50% or less responsible. Massachusetts reduces your total recovery by your share of fault but does not bar your claim unless you are more than half to blame.
How Long Does a FedEx Truck Accident Case Typically Take to Resolve?
The time it takes to resolve a FedEx truck accident case varies with the facts, cases involving catastrophic injuries or heavily disputed liability typically take longer. Our willingness to try cases in front of a jury gives FedEx's insurers a strong reason to settle fairly rather than risk a verdict.
What if Unsecured Cargo from a FedEx Truck Caused My Crash?
If improperly loaded packages fell from the truck and triggered the accident, both the driver and the party responsible for loading can be held liable. We trace the full chain of responsibility, from the warehouse floor to the moment cargo came loose, to identify every party at fault.
Do I Have to Repay My Health Insurer or MassHealth from My Settlement?
Yes. Under a legal process called subrogation, health insurers and MassHealth have the right to be reimbursed from your settlement for any crash-related care they covered. We negotiate these reimbursement claims to reduce what you owe and maximize what you keep.
What if I Was Working When a FedEx Truck Hit Me?
If the crash happened while you were on the job, you may have both a workers' compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim against FedEx. Both can provide compensation, and we will explain exactly how each applies to your case.