How do you make a claim against FedEx?

How do you make a claim against FedEx?

Call customer service at 1.800. GoFedEx 1.800. 463.3339. Complete a claim form and e-mail, fax or mail it (see step 3).

Will FedEx reimburse for lost package?

You can file a claim for a missing FedEx package within nine months of its shipment date through the company’s Express, Ground, or Freight services. FedEx allows shippers or recipients to file a claim for any packages that are lost, damaged, or arrive with missing content.

How do I check on my FedEx claim?

How to check the status of a FedEx claim?

1. Log into your FedEx account. This is a mandatory step to view your claims, otherwise, you won’t be able to see the details.
2. Then go to Support > File a claim.
3. Click Start a Claim button.
4. Select View My Claims tab at the top. The claim tracking number will be necessary.

How long does it take for FedEx to pay a claim?

How long will the claim resolution process take? Most cases will normally be resolved within 1 to 2 weeks after we receive your claim form and additional claim documentation, unless additional time for research is needed.

Do FedEx claims work?

You can file a claim online for a FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, or FedEx Freight® shipment that’s damaged, lost, or missing contents. You’ll need your tracking/PRO number and any necessary supporting documentation, such as a photo of a damaged package, serial number of lost merchandise, or copy of a receipt.

What if I never received my FedEx package?

Select Manage Delivery, then Report Missing Package. (If you aren’t logged in to a FedEx account, you’ll be asked to enter the original delivery address of your package. Enter that info, then click Continue.) Confirm that you’ve checked everywhere the package might have been left by clicking Yes.

Who is responsible if FedEx loses a package?

Summary. FedEx allows either the shipper or the receiver to file the claim for a lost package. They say it should be whoever has the interest in the items shipped. While it is always a good idea to keep open lines of communication between the shipper and the recipient, FedEx is there to help you with claims.

Who is responsible for missing package?

As a general rule of thumb, if you don’t see any evidence to suggest otherwise, the seller or shipper is responsible. If a package is marked as delivered and you have not seen it, then the seller is responsible. The exception is that if a package is actually lost prior to being marked delivered.

Do lost packages ever get found?

The Postal Service has its own “lost and found” department in Atlanta called the Mail Recovery Center (MRC), which some may recognize by its older name, the “Dead Letter Office.” The staff at the Mail Recovery Center is dedicated to reuniting lost letters and packages with their recipient or sender.

How long does a FedEx investigation take?

FedEx is also pretty speedy. It normally takes just five to seven business days to resolve a claim. As the sender, recipient, or third-party, you’ll have 60 calendar days to file a claim for damaged or missing contents and up to nine months to file lost item reports.

Who files FedEx claim shipper or receiver?

The sender should file the claim, unless arrangements are made with the recipient.

How does FedEx find a lost package?

Another reason to call your local FedEx office is that they’ll be able to track your package to its last known location using internal tools. This allows them to figure out where your package “disappeared” and where it is most likely to be found.

When should I file a claim with FedEx?

If your shipment experiences concealed loss, damage, delay or collect-on-delivery (C.O.D.) payment, you should file a claim within 21 calendar days of the delivery date. For any non-delivery or misdelivery of your shipments, you should file a claim within nine months of the ship date.