Pascoe Law Firm
Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
Principal office located in Friendswood, Texas.
Available to service League City, Webster, Pearland, Galveston, and the surrounding areas within Texas.
Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
The consequences of a collision between a delivery truck and another vehicle or pedestrian are terrible and the cases involving delivery trucks and vans are not only real but very common. The fact of the matter is that thousands of packages are delivered to homes and businesses every day in Texas. Nearly all of those packages are transported by a delivery truck or van of different makes, models and sizes. Delivery drivers are often under pressure to make deliveries on time and consequently push themselves and their delivery vehicles too far.
In 2010 the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that over 1.2 million people worked as delivery truck drivers. While much smaller vehicles than other commercial trucks such as semi-trailers or dump trucks, these delivery vehicles can be up to 26,000 pounds of gross vehicle weight and still can cause severe damage when they are in an accident. These drivers have pressure to deliver their loads quickly, and many have little or no additional training on driving safety.
Common Types of Delivery Truck Accidents
Delivery Vehicle Types
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Friendswood, TX 77546
Phone: 713-829-4317
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For 2005, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that delivery trucks, regarded as those under 26,000 pounds, attributed to over 10% of all truck fatality accidents and over 8,000 injury accidents. While less deadly than their larger counterparts, these trucks still are dangerous for many of the same reasons. Delivery truck drivers also work long hours, are expected to drive in inclement weather and must deliver their loads within a set amount of time. Furthermore, these drivers have other factors that may lead to accidents:
- Lack of Training – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most delivery drivers receive less than a month of training, unlike large truck drivers.
- Delivery Areas- These smaller trucks deliver goods on busy city streets and in residential areas, having more exposure to pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Parking – Many delivery trucks are forced to park in the street or double-park to reach their destinations. This action can mean quick stops and starts, putting other people around them at risk.
