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UPS drivers put in many hours of work each day behind the wheel, delivering consumer goods throughout New Orleans. These employees are also at risk of injury from vehicle collisions, dangerous premises, package shifts, and defective equipment. If you are a UPS driver who has been injured on the job, or were another driver in an accident with a UPS vehicle, an experienced New Orleans UPS driver injury lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
With the right injury attorney, you can obtain financial compensation for your medical bills and lost income, and other damages. At Murphy Law Firm, we have nearly 150 combined years of experience in personal injury cases and have secured millions in settlements for vehicle accidents and other types of claims.
An injured UPS driver may have multiple avenues for compensation depending on the circumstances of an accident or injury. Our firm can help you review these options, such as a workers’ compensation claim, a car insurance claim, or a homeowner’s insurance claim. We know how frustrating injuries can be, and we want to help you get the compensation you need to stay on your feet and move on with your life.
Louisiana is an important transportation route for state and national roadway transportation. In New Orleans, I-10 is one of these essential routes. As more delivery drives and commercial vehicles use interstates and highways for faster delivery demands, there is an increased risk of injury.
This is especially true when UPS drivers are overworked and fatigued. If drivers are encouraged by their employers to violate federal regulations for hours of service, this increases the risk of an accident. Accidents can also be caused by any other drivers on the road. In the past 24 months preceding September 2025, UPS reported 2,395 accidents to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This included:
In New Orleans, there were 166 commercial vehicles involved in 160 accidents in 2024, and in 2023, there were a total of 261 commercial motor vehicle crashes in the city and parish.
When fatigue or employer pressure contributes to a crash, victims may benefit from the guidance of a New Orleans truck accident lawyer to pursue the full scope of compensation.
UPS drivers who are employees and are injured on the job can recover compensation through workers’ compensation insurance. This can recover benefits like:
A workers’ compensation claim doesn’t recover as many benefits as a personal injury claim, but employees can get these benefits without having to prove that someone else was negligent. In many types of injuries and accidents, this is an employee’s only option for compensation. If a UPS driver is at fault for a UPS accident, is hurt from a fall, or develops a repetitive motion injury, they could recover through workers’ compensation. Still, many injured workers wonder about limitations, including whether benefits extend to emotional suffering. Exploring how workers’ comp addresses pain and suffering helps clarify what can and cannot be claimed.
There are many cases where a third party may be partially or fully responsible for your injury as a UPS driver. When this happens, you may be able to file an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s coverage to recover damages. If a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, the case could go to trial as a civil personal injury claim. If you are eligible to file a civil personal injury claim, you could recover benefits such as:
You may be able to file these claims against the following parties:
When you are injured because of the negligence of someone else, you are likely able to file this civil claim on top of a workers’ compensation claim. This makes it easier to recover full damages. It is beneficial to hire a UPS driver injury lawyer to maximize your compensation. In cases of severe loss, families may also rely on a skilled New Orleans wrongful death lawyer to seek justice on behalf of loved ones. Complex truck accident cases often take time to resolve, and understanding how federal regulations impact lawsuits is crucial in preparing for negotiations or trial.
Peyton Murphy, a Louisiana lawyer with 30+ years of experience, specializes in personal injury cases. He founded Murphy Law Firm in Baton Rouge in 1993 and fights for his clients’ compensation.
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In New Orleans, when a UPS driver gets into an accident while working, the UPS driver can recover financially through workers’ compensation, and other drivers could file claims with UPS’s commercial liability coverage.
Immediately after an accident, however, the involved drivers should report the accident to emergency responders, get medical treatment, and the UPS driver should report the crash to a supervisor. Protecting your health and well-being is the priority after a vehicle collision.
UPS accident claims are handled most often through UPS’s commercial insurance company. This commercial insurer provides coverage for other drivers who are injured because of the negligence of UPS or a UPS driver. This claim can recover damages like lost income, medical bills, and pain and suffering. However, that doesn’t mean it will be easy to recover compensation. These companies will try to limit the financial recovery you can get, so it’s crucial to hire a UPS accident lawyer.
You may be able to file an injury claim against UPS for negligence, but you likely cannot if you are a UPS driver and employee. In Louisiana, you can recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim instead. However, if you are another driver who was injured, and the accident happened because UPS failed to vet employees, did not ensure maintenance on their vehicles, or was otherwise negligent, you could hold the company liable in an insurance or civil claim.
You don’t have to navigate an injury alone. At Murphy Law Firm, we are proud to help UPS drivers navigate a claim after an accident or injury. We can also help those injured in a UPS accident navigate claims against the company. Contact our firm today.
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