For 250 years, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been delivering mail and packages to families, businesses, and customers. It’s one of the nation’s oldest public service institutions that dates back to 1775, connecting America’s cities, states, and rural towns. Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General. His contributions set the foundation for what eventually turns into the modern USPS. What began as a revolutionary act of communication has evolved into a symbol of trust and reliability for households and businesses.

Today, the USPS operates with a network of over 250,000 vehicles. These vehicles operate daily on tight schedules and different routes, navigating narrow streets, high-traffic zones, and long rural stretches. Everyone on the road is within moments from a possible USPS truck crash. When crashes happen, victims face serious injuries and confusing legal battles with government parties. You need a law firm who understands federal procedures or else you’re not going to recover any compensation. Deldar Legal is ready with the strategy and experience to handle these cases.

USPS Truck Crash Scenarios

A USPS truck crash can unfold in many different ways, depending on location, traffic, and delivery pressure. In neighborhoods, a driver may reverse into a parked car while rushing between stops or clip a cyclist while turning too sharply on a narrow street. On highways, larger postal trucks may sideswipe vehicles during lane changes. These moments can leave lasting damage to both people and property. Each crash starts differently but ends with someone hurt.

With so many vehicles on the road, the next USPS truck crash can happen anywhere. In city intersections, a mail truck might pull into traffic without checking blind spots, striking another driver with full force. On rural roads, the lack of visibility and long delivery hours can increase the risk of drifting or veering. Even quiet residential areas have their own dangers with stop signs and crosswalks everywhere. These crashes happen quickly but carry long-term effects for those caught in the impact.

Medical Bills & Treatment

Injuries from delivery truck crashes range from broken bones to spinal trauma, and treatment may stretch across several months or even years. Some clients need custom rehabilitation plans or surgery with lengthy recovery times. Rather than letting debt collectors harass victims, our firm steps in to coordinate with medical offices and arrange medical liens. These are payments made through your settlement once the case concludes. It helps keep medical providers and insurance adjusters from charging fees or pinning bills onto your treatment. Every gets handled together, costing you nothing.

Filing Claims Against the Government

Filing a claim against the USPS is not like dealing with a private insurance company. Because the Postal Service is a federal agency, any legal action must fall under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This law allows private citizens to sue the federal government for personal injuries. Anybody is allowed to file a claim, but to ensure your claim is valid and seen by the right people, it must meet the following four requirements:

  1. Person was injured or their property was damaged by a federal government employee.
  2. The employee was acting within the scope of their official duties at the time.
  3. The employee acted negligently or wrongfully.
  4. The negligent or wrongful act directly caused the injury or damage being claimed.

If any of those four items are missing, it’s probably not worth filing a claim for your USPS truck crash. The case will be dismissed immediately. This is where having an attorney who knows the law becomes a major asset. Also, this is the government, there are always more rules. Once your claim is valid, the FTCA has another set of procedures:

  • Completion of Standard Form 95
  • Designated Claim Review Period
  • Right to Sue

Standard Form 95

A Standard Form 95 (SF-95) is the official document used to file a claim for monetary damages against a federal agency. It requires detailed information about the incident, including when and where it occurred, the facts of the case, and the nature of injuries or damages. You also need the exact amount of compensation being sought. Submitting this form properly takes experience. Without a completed and timely SF-95, you cannot file a lawsuit for a USPS truck crash.

Claim Review Period

Once the agency receives your SF-95, it enters a formal review period that can last several months. During this time, government attorneys or adjusters evaluate the claim’s validity, liability, and supporting evidence. They may request additional information or conduct an internal investigation. At the end of the review, the agency may approve the claim, offer a settlement, or issue a formal denial. Until this process ends, you cannot file a lawsuit in federal court.

Right to Sue

If the agency denies your claim or fails to respond within a reasonable timeframe, you earn the right to file a lawsuit in federal district court. This legal step opens the door to a judge or jury reviewing your case and awarding damages if liability is proven. You have only six months to take this action. Waiting too long will end your case. That’s why it’s critical to work with an attorney who understands federal legal systems inside and out.

So, if you’re in a USPS truck crash, there are two main components: the medical side and the legal side. Our team at Deldar Legal will help you with both. We have proven track record handling complex government-related personal injury claims. From the paperwork to the legal proceedings, we know everything. For the medical side, we make sure you’re taken care of. You will have a dedicated case manager who helps document your emergency room visits, ambulance rides, imaging scans, surgeries, physical therapy, and follow-up care.

Our goal is to provide aggressive legal tactics while at the same time offering compassionate support. For many clients, the fear of medical debt creates stress that rivals the injury itself. The job of your USPS accident lawyer should be to take that stress away. Contact Deldar at (844) 335-3271 or fill out an online contact form. We’ll review your case, explain your rights, and fight to get you the justice you deserve. Call today and start your free consultation.