A crash with a delivery truck can leave you dealing with injuries, property damage and uncertain next steps. You protect your health and preserve evidence when you act quickly after the impact.
Focus on immediate safety
Your first priority is your physical safety. Move to a secure location if you can and check for injuries. Call 911 so police and medical responders arrive and create an official record of what happened.
Once help is on the way, avoid discussing fault at the scene. Keep your statements short and factual.
Gather key information and evidence
The details you collect can support your insurance claim later. Before leaving the scene, document what you can:
- Driver details: Name, contact information, license, insurance.
- Truck identifiers: FedEx truck number and license plate.
- Scene photos: Vehicles, damage, road conditions, location markers, visible injuries.
- Witness contacts: Names and phone numbers.
- Police report: Request the incident number for later retrieval.
These details can help clarify how the crash occurred and may resolve disputes about liability.
Seek prompt medical care
You may feel fine at first yet collisions involving large trucks can cause delayed injuries. Get a medical evaluation as soon as possible and save all records, bills and receipts. This documentation can show how the crash affected your health and support your claim if symptoms appear later.
Report the accident to insurers
Notify your insurance company soon after the crash then report the incident to FedEx. Keep your statements brief and factual and avoid speculation about fault. This step matters because Minnesota follows comparative fault rules and has a six-year limit for most injury claims under Minnesota Statute § 541.05. Clear records help show how the crash caused your injuries and losses.
Next steps you can take
Commercial vehicle claims may involve multiple insurers, corporate policies and disputes about responsibility. An attorney familiar with truck accidents can review the evidence you gathered, explain how comparative fault may apply and help you understand the factors that influence compensation.