Parkville, MO — A report from KMBC in Kansas City, Missouri, says that the FedEx truck accident that killed Charles Sims may have been caused by a defect in the truck’s brake system.
Sims was killed when his FedEx delivery vehicle pinned him against a house. He was taken to a local hospital and passed away a short time later. Not many details on the investigation into Sims’ death have been released, but authorities say a default in the truck’s brake system may have played a role.
Sims was 52-years old when he passed away. Police are continuing to investigate.
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Commentary
Reports say that this accident took place while the victim was making a delivery. So it took place on the job. Typically, employers will have a workers’ comp policy — or rather, an insurance policy — that will cover on-the-job accidents and lost wages and those sorts of issues. It’s not a good system, and in many cases does not give the employees anywhere near the level of care they need when an accident occurs, but it’s the system we’ve got. However, investigators are now saying that there may have been a defect in the truck’s braking system that may have contributed to the accident. “May have been a defect” is a broad term and can mean a few different things. But if it’s found out that there was something mechanically wrong with the truck, it’s possible that the truck’s manufacturer could be found partially liable for the accident. The investigators will need to complete their investigation before anyone can know for sure.
— Grossman Law Offices
