USPS Mail Truck Accident Attorneys | Pennsylvania & Tri-State Area

Accidents involving United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicles present unique legal challenges because claims against federal government agencies are governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Unlike private company claims, you cannot simply file a lawsuit against USPS — you must first file an administrative claim with the USPS, and strict deadlines apply. At Siddons Law Firm, our attorneys understand the FTCA process and fight to recover maximum compensation from the federal government. Call 610-255-7500 for a free consultation.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Process

Before you can sue USPS for a mail truck accident, you must file an administrative claim using Standard Form 95 (SF-95) with the USPS within two years of the accident date. USPS then has six months to respond. If USPS denies your claim or fails to respond within six months, you may then file a lawsuit in federal court. Missing the two-year administrative deadline permanently bars your claim, so it is critical to contact an attorney immediately after a USPS vehicle accident.

Types of USPS Vehicle Accidents

Our firm handles all types of USPS vehicle accidents, including Grumman LLV (Long Life Vehicle) delivery trucks, newer USPS delivery vehicles including the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV), USPS contract mail carrier vehicles, USPS tractor-trailers carrying bulk mail, and USPS personal vehicle accidents (Rural Route carriers using their own vehicles).

Common Causes of USPS Accidents

USPS carriers make frequent stops and operate in all weather conditions, leading to accidents caused by unsafe backing maneuvers (USPS vehicles are often driven from the right side, reducing visibility), distracted driving while sorting mail, failure to yield when pulling away from mailboxes, driving on the wrong side of the road to reach mailboxes, fatigue during long rural delivery routes, and poor vehicle maintenance (many USPS vehicles are decades old).

USPS Contract Carriers

USPS also uses contracted carriers — private trucking companies hired to transport mail between distribution centers. When a contract carrier causes an accident, liability may extend to both the private carrier and USPS depending on the level of control USPS exercised over the operation.

Contact Our USPS Accident Lawyers

Contact Siddons Law Firm at 610-255-7500 for a free consultation about your USPS mail truck accident case. The FTCA deadline is strict — do not delay.

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