Amazon Delivery Accident Lawyer
If you have been involved in an Amazon delivery truck accident, you should file a claim and seek representation for your property and bodily injuries. However, determining employer liability involving Amazon delivery trucks can be a complicated issue. Just because a law enforcement officer at the scene of the crash cites the amazon driver for negligence, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Amazon is legally liable to the victim for numerous reasons. Most of the delivery trucks delivering packages for Amazon are owned and operated by third-party delivery contractors that use third-party vans and trucks. Usually, these private companies work under exclusive contractual agreements for Amazon to deliver only their packages, boxes and parcel. Because if Amazon did not directly own the vehicle, and the driver was likely an employee of the privately-owned delivery company, it can be challenging to name Amazon as a defendant in a compensation claim or lawsuit.
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Common Causes of Amazon Delivery Accidents
- Blind Spots – The Amazon truck driver is unable to see other motorists and pedestrians due to the size and large shape of the truck.
- Distraction Technology – Distractions can occur when the driver uses GPS technology while attempting to identify and locate the next delivery address.
- Inclement Weather – Harsh weather conditions can create serious, life-threatening control issues where the driver loses control of the truck because it was loaded improperly to travel safely on slippery roads.
- Unrealistic Workload Schedules – The success and profitability of many large merchandise companies, like Amazon, depend on delivering the right product to the right customer on time. However, promising quick delivery can create unrealistic expectations and impracticable scheduling by employers resulting in the driver working long hours under extensive physical laborious conditions that could lead to serious accidents when they attempt to meet deadlines.
- Heavily Loaded Trucks – When fully loaded, a delivery truck can weigh more than 26,000 pounds. A heavily loaded truck striking a vehicle weighing up to 3000 pounds can be devastating. If the truck hits a pedestrian, the results can be catastrophic.
- Compensation Programs – If the driver is incentivized to cut corners and hurriedly deliver packages on time, the result can be disastrous if the truck causes an accident with a motorist or pedestrian.
Evidence for Your Claim After An Amazon Delivery Accident
- Photos of the scene of the accident and the damage to your car
- Pictures of your injuries
- Medical bills and receipts
- Eyewitness statements and testimonies
- Police report
Who Is at Fault After An Amazon Delivery Accident?
- The Delivery Vehicle Driver – Most accidents involving delivery vehicles are usually caused by driver mistakes that could include driving while impaired due to sleepiness, alcohol, or prescription/illegal/over-the-counter medicines that cause drowsiness. Other errors could consist of distraction caused by an electronic device like a GPS navigation system or smartphone. In some cases, the driver will have a recorded history of serious driving problems.
- The Delivery Vehicle – The accident might have been caused by improper maintenance of the delivery vehicle. If so, the owner of the vehicle can be held financially liable for the victims’ damages and injuries. Liability might extend to the company’s maintenance department or a third-party maintenance company in charge of ensuring that the vehicle runs appropriately and safely.
- The Loading Department – To ensure that the truck operates safely, employees must carefully load the vehicle to ensure it remains balanced at all times, especially under hazardous weather conditions. Improper loading of the cargo can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle that results in a rollover or other serious, life-threatening accident.
- The Vehicle Manufacturer – An experienced attorney working on behalf of the victim may be able to determine that it was a manufacturing defect, broken auto part, or defective tire that caused the accident that led to serious injuries or fatalities.
Proving Negligence of Amazon and Drivers
- You were owed a duty of care
- The duty of care was breached
- The breach resulted in an accident of some kind
- The accident caused physical harm
Attorney for Amazon Delivery Vehicle Accidents in Texas
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