Injured in a crash while driving for UPS? Package car drivers, feeder drivers, and seasonal helpers - you may be entitled to workers' compensation AND a third-party injury claim. We handle the workers' comp and work with Personal Injury colleagues on third-party cases.
(215) 206-9068 FREE CONSULTATION - NO FEE UNLESS WE WINAs a UPS driver, you're a direct employee of a Fortune 50 company with strong workers' compensation coverage. Unlike Amazon and FedEx Ground drivers who work for contractors, your path to workers' comp is typically clearer - but that doesn't mean maximizing your recovery is simple.
"UPS drivers often worry that if the accident was partly their fault, they can't file a claim. Here's what so many folks don't realize: fault isn't relevant in Workers' Compensation. If you were injured on the job, you have a Work Comp case—period. For the third-party personal injury claim against the other driver, we need to show their negligence. Two different standards, two potential recoveries."
Residential and commercial delivery drivers. High risk from constant stops, backing, and traffic exposure. Common accidents include rear-end collisions and intersection crashes.
Tractor-trailer drivers moving packages between hubs. Highway driving with higher speeds means potentially more serious accidents. CDL requirements add complexity.
Personal Vehicle Drivers and seasonal helpers. May have different coverage depending on employment classification. We can help clarify your options.
Most UPS drivers are Teamsters members. Your union contract provides important protections, but it doesn't cover everything after a work accident. Workers' compensation is separate from your union benefits, and third-party claims are entirely outside the union agreement. We work with union members regularly and understand how to coordinate your legal claims with your Teamsters protections.
We represent UPS drivers operating from hubs throughout the state:
No matter which UPS facility you work from, we can help with your workers' compensation claim and coordinate third-party claims with our Personal Injury colleagues.
As a UPS driver injured in a crash, you may be entitled to:
No. UPS cannot legally retaliate against you for filing a workers' comp claim. Your seniority and job protections under the Teamsters contract remain intact.
Initially, yes - Pennsylvania law allows employers to designate medical providers for the first 90 days. After that, you can choose your own doctor. We can help you navigate this process.
Seasonal employees are generally covered by workers' comp while working. Your classification and the specific circumstances of your accident matter - contact us to evaluate your situation.
It can be relevant. If extreme hours or fatigue contributed to the accident, this may factor into your claims. Document your hours and any safety concerns you raised.