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Dallas Commercial Truck Injury Attorneys – FedEx
FedEx handles about 16 million packages and 20 million pounds of freight daily worldwide. With so much freight moving, a FedEx truck collision can cause catastrophic injuries, lost wages, or worse.
If you’re injured in a FedEx truck collision in Dallas, don’t wait. Speak to an experienced attorney. At Chandler Ross PLLC, we know how to hold FedEx and its drivers accountable for the harm their negligence causes. We’re dedicated to thorough investigation, prompt effort, and tough negotiation for the full, fair compensation our clients deserve.
What Makes FedEx Truck Collisions in Dallas So Dangerous
FedEx operates one of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in the United States. In 2024, FedEx had over 138,000 vehicles and over 129,000 drivers registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the company’s USDOT number. FMCSA says that FedEx logged over 4.3 billion commercial miles driven in 2024.
Between November 2023 and November 2025, FedEx vehicles were involved in 53 fatal crashes and 793 injury-causing collisions nationwide.
FedEx trucks log thousands of vehicle miles in Texas each day. These vehicles serve homes and businesses throughout the Dallas metro area. Dallas is also a major delivery hub for FedEx, with service centers located in Irving, Sunnyvale, and Lewisville. These service centers are connected to the Dallas area and other parts of Texas and the US via I-30, I-35E, I-20, US 175, US 80W, and roads such as the President George Bush Turnpike, Waters Ridge Drive, TX 352/Collins Road, and Beltline Road.
Common Types of FedEx Vehicles Involved in Collisions
FedEx utilizes a variety of vehicle types to deliver packages to their destinations. Each vehicle type poses unique safety risks on Dallas roads. The team at Chandler Ross, PLLC, moves quickly to identify the specific vehicle type involved in your crash, so we can pinpoint key details that affect your case.
Box Trucks
FedEx box trucks combine cargo space with a size sufficient to fit down most city and residential streets. Combining these features, however, forces box trucks to sacrifice other details. Box trucks often have limited rear visibility. They tend to make wide turns and frequent stops. In tight spaces, they can overlap bike lanes, sidewalks, the ends of driveways, disabled parking spaces, and school drop-off zones. Collisions with box trucks often involve pedestrians, parked cars, and bicyclists.
Sprinter Vans
Sprinter vans are replacing the ubiquitous FedEx box truck in many areas of Dallas. These vehicles sacrifice some cargo space for more maneuverability, especially in residential areas. However, they often share a box truck’s lack of rear visibility. Since sprinter vans require only a regular driver’s license to drive, many drivers lack additional training. They assume the van handles like a passenger vehicle – but sprinter vans often make wider turns and need a longer stopping distance than a car or SUV. Drivers under pressure to make deliveries in a sprinter van may roll through stops, rush turns without checking mirrors, or make illegal U-turns, which can cause collisions.
FedEx Freight Semi Trucks
FedEx moves much of its long-distance ground freight by semi truck. Some trucks pull multiple cargo trailers, especially on Texas freeways. These trucks require specialized training and experience to handle safely, especially in heavy traffic. They may need over 500 feet to come to a complete stop when traveling at highway speeds. Collisions are more likely to occur where FedEx trucks frequently enter or leave freeways, such as on I-35E, I-30, and I-20 near FedEx’s Dallas service centers.
Rented or Leased Delivery Vehicles
High-volume shipping seasons like the winter holidays stretch FedEx’s fleet to its limits. To keep up with demand, FedEx may rent or lease delivery vehicles from outside companies. These vehicles may be driven by temporary workers or by drivers hired by third-party companies. They may lack the safety and tracking tools installed in FedEx vehicles. Identifying these vehicles and their owners becomes an essential part of obtaining compensation.
How Chandler Ross, PLLC, Handles FedEx Truck Crash Injury Cases
Every truck crash has unique features: place, time, the facts of the crash, the injuries caused and their impact on an individual and family. Each truck crash injury case, however, must follow rules laid out in Texas law and court procedures.
The rules are consistent – but how they apply to each set of facts is unique. Chandler Ross, PLLC, attorneys provide personalized representation to help our clients understand these unique outcomes – and so we can fight for full, fair compensation in each case.
How Much Time Do You Have To File a Texas Personal Injury Claim?
In Texas, an injured person has two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some factors can limit the time you have to file, however. For instance, if the crash involved a defect in a public road or the vehicle that hit you was operating under a government contract, the Texas Tort Claims Act gives you only six months to file a formal notice of claim.
Contacting an attorney as soon as possible after a crash does more than protect your right to file. It also improves your chances of preserving key evidence, like video footage and vehicle records.
Proving Fault in a FedEx Truck Crash
Our team begins by securing the crash report, camera footage, and eyewitness statements from the crash. We request FedEx driver logs, dispatch records, maintenance reports, and onboard telematics information. These records provide a clearer understanding of what happened in a crash. They can also reveal driver or company negligence in the form of skipped breaks, delayed repairs, or overloaded cargo.
In some cases, drivers work for subcontractors rather than for FedEx directly. We trace the employment relationship of these drivers and identify all companies involved. Many last-mile FedEx routes in and near Dallas are handled by third-party vendors seeking to meet tight delivery windows. Such pressure creates incentives to speed, skip cargo checks, or ignore vehicle blind spots.
Our team also documents the scene, using measurements, diagrams, and digital modeling to help us reconstruct the accident scene. Human factors experts analyze what the driver did – and what a reasonable driver would do in the same situation.
We combine legal insight, technical investigation, and clear presentation. Armed with this knowledge and analysis, we can show what happened and why you deserve full, fair compensation.
Compensation After Injuries Caused by a FedEx Truck
After any vehicle accident, an insurance company might offer you a settlement amount. This amount usually focuses on your medical bills to date – but it likely overlooks other losses that can and should be compensated in a personal injury case.
Compensation you can seek may include losses like:
- Both past and expected future medical bills,
- Lost wages, including loss of earning capacity if your injuries reduce or eliminate your ability to work,
- Damaged and destroyed vehicles and personal property,
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain, suffering, and distress.
Documentation and narrative help support your claim for damages in each area. Your attorney’s role is to connect these records to the reality of your daily life.
What to Expect When Dealing With FedEx and Its Insurers
FedEx is a massive multinational corporation with over 138,000 registered vehicles in the United States alone. The company’s legal teams and insurers focus on protecting FedEx’s bottom line by resolving claims for as little money as possible. Often, this means disputing fault, downplaying injuries, and delaying payments.
These insurance companies and legal teams are skilled at making an accident seem like your fault – even when it’s not. At Chandler Ross, PLLC, we know how they play the game. We shut down improper requests, protect the value of your claim, and prepare every case as if we may need to fight for you in court. Our efforts level the playing field, often leading to a more fair offer than the company would give you otherwise. And if the company refuses to play fair, we’re willing to take the case to a judge and jury.
Speak With a Dallas FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Package delivery is a vital service – but FedEx doesn’t get to do business at your expense. At Chandler Ross, PLLC, we know how significantly your life can change after a crash. We’re here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call (940) 800-2500 now for a free consultation with a Dallas commercial truck injury lawyer who understands how FedEx and its insurers operate.
FAQs About FedEx Truck Injuries in Dallas
How soon should I call a lawyer after a FedEx truck collision?
As soon as possible. While FedEx trucks have onboard crash data collectors and dashboard cameras, data is often erased or overwritten within a short time after an event. The faster you move, the easier it is to protect information about the collision – and your legal rights.
Can I sue FedEx directly or just the driver?
You may have a case against both. If the driver is a FedEx employee, FedEx can be held responsible for the driver’s negligence. If the driver is a contractor, the contracting employer may be partly or wholly responsible for any driver negligence causing a crash.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
Driving is a complex activity, and sometimes drivers share fault for a collision. Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule for these cases. If you are 50 percent or less at fault, your compensation is reduced by the percentage of your fault. If you’re 51 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. An attorney can help you determine and argue for the correct percentage of fault.
How long does a truck accident case take to resolve?
Each case is unique, and so is its timeline. Some cases can settle in just a few months. If your case involves serious injuries or disputed liability, however, it may take a year or more to settle.
