Q: If a USPS truck pulls out crossing lanes without looking causing someone to drive off the road, can you sue for damages
I hit the guardrails to avoid the usps from hitting my vehicle. Driver stopped admitted she never looked. When cops came she denied being at fault
A: The USPS driver owed you a duty of care. If they failed to meet that duty, it does not matter that there was no contact between your vehicles. (There are exceptions to this, such as in a hit and run scenario).
Jonathan R. Ratchik agrees with this answer
A: Yes, you can certainly sue for property damage. With regard to suing for personal injuries, only if you've suffered a "serious injury" within the meaning of the law. Of course, if you have collision insurance, it might be easier to just file a claim with your insurance company and let them sort it out.
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