A Million Miles Accident Free

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A Million Miles Accident-Free

I’m Ed Smith, a Car Accident Lawyer in Citrus Heights. A Citrus Heights postal driver has been inducted into the Million Mile Club with the National Safety Council. The driver, Keith Harris, has served his community for over thirty years and has logged over one million miles without leaving the city limits or being involved in an auto accident.

Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom of Night

After three decades on the roads of Citrus Heights, United States Postal Service driver Keith Harris has earned membership with the prestigious Million Mile Club. His routes have never taken him beyond the city, but he has managed to log enough miles to have circled the globe 40 times. Harris has accomplished this feat without even one auto accident.

Postal Service Motor Vehicle Safety

Like buses, commercial aircraft, trains, and other delivery trucks, the postal service is considered a common carrier bound by regulations designed to protect the public. USPS has detailed procedures and safety policies, including an employee manual with a chapter on Motor Vehicle and Industrial Safety and a handbook on their Safe Driver Program. These materials comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulations and help promote safety and reduce the risk of an accident while maintaining efficient mail delivery. Vehicle maintenance, driver training, the duties of supervisors, and accident analysis are covered in these documents.

Safe Driver Awards

The USPS has many incentives for safe drivers. The Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award, expert driver certificates, plaques, pins, and other items, can be earned through consistent accident-free performance by drivers. For his million miles without an accident, Keith Harris will receive a plaque commemorating his achievement. Undoubtedly, he will also have earned indisputable bragging rights.

Going Postal

While the caricature of a disgruntled postal employee has long been part of the popular consciousness, postal workers (like other employees who spend significant time on the road) are at a much greater risk of injury in an auto accident than in other kinds of accidents. Slip and fall accidents, machine-related injuries, and falling merchandise/packages also account for a significant risk to the safety and well-being of postal workers. In an accident with a postal service vehicle resulting in personal injury, claims must be filed promptly, as the USPS is a government entity and regulated by more stringent rules than claims against others. You may have as little as six months to file a claim. In such a case, do not hesitate to contact an experienced Citrus Heights injury attorney before it’s too late.

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Car Accident Lawyer in Citrus Heights

I’m Ed Smith, a Citrus Heights Car Accident Lawyer. Recovering from an accident is hard enough without stressing about medical bills and offensive claims adjusters. If you or your loved one was injured or even killed due to an auto accident, I can help. Please phone me at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400, or contact me online by visiting AutoAccident.com for free and friendly advice.

I have served the Sacramento and Citrus Heights community since 1982, helping many families recover after car crashes and other accidents caused by negligence. See some of my reviews on Avvo, Yelp, and Google.

My casework and results have earned me the recognition of the Million Dollar Forum. Trial attorneys in this group have settled or won cases of over one million dollars. Visit my site to browse summaries of some of my past Settlements and Verdicts.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, USPS Van by Joseph Barillari. CC BY-SA 3.0
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