Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys is an Amazon truck accident lawyer. We represent people who are injured in collisions involving Amazon trucks and delivery vehicles.
If you have been hurt, an Amazon delivery accident lawyer from Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys can represent you in the claims process. Contact us now.
Compensation for Amazon Truck Accidents
- Amazon delivers more than four billion packages each year in the United States.
- Delivery drivers spend long hours on the roads, on highways, and in residential areas.
- When accidents occur, victims may claim compensation.
- Because Amazon is a business, the claims process can be complex.
- There may be commercial insurance policies available that can provide compensation.
- Navigating the complex compensation process can be challenging. But you can have legal representation.
A lawyer for Amazon accidents can represent you. We’re taking new cases now.
How an Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
- Preserving evidence quickly after the accident
- Examining what parties are liable to pay compensation, proving fault
- Investigating what companies and insurance policies are involved
- Determining insurance coverages
- Understanding the steps of how to pursue a claim
- Valuing damages to make sure you receive the correct amount for your claim
- Interacting with the parties, insurance companies, and witnesses
- Negotiating on your behalf
- Explaining things to you
- Taking your case to court, if necessary
At Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys, our representation is full service. We invite you to meet with our legal team to learn how we help Amazon truck accident victims like you.
Understanding Liability in Amazon Truck Accidents
North Carolina is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. That means the party at fault for the accident is generally liable to pay compensation. The rule also applies to Amazon delivery companies. Generally, the same standards apply for Amazon truck accidents that apply to all motor vehicle claims.
If the Amazon delivery truck is at fault for the accident, you may qualify to receive compensation.
Amazon delivery companies are a business operation, so they are held to a high standard of care.
The delivery company is generally liable for the actions of their drivers. However, when it comes to Amazon deliveries, it can be complicated. Amazon uses its own fleet of trucks, but it also relies on a network of independent companies and individuals to make deliveries. These groups are generally required to have insurance, and several companies provide these policies.
You must determine what policies apply and what they cover. You must prove fault and the appropriate amount of compensation. A lawyer can represent you in all aspects of your claim.
Third-Party Companies and Insurers
There are several entities and parties that may be involved in an Amazon truck accident: Amazon Freight Partner, Delivery Service Partner (DSP), and Amazon Flex drivers.
Amazon Freight Partner
Trucking companies that operate as Amazon Freight Partners move freight between warehouses and delivery stations. The trucks are provided by Amazon. Partners must carry minimum auto liability and commercial general liability insurance.
Delivery Service Partners
Amazon relies on delivery service partners (DSPs) to deliver packages. That means the person delivering your packing isn’t an Amazon employee. They might be wearing an Amazon vest, but they don’t work directly for the company. Like freight partners, DSPs must have liability insurance.
Amazon Flex
In addition, Amazon Flex is a program where individuals can deliver packages using their personal vehicles. Amazon Flex drivers with personal auto insurance are covered by the Amazon Commercial Auto Insurance Policy, which provides liability coverage of up to $1,000,000, including uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (in all states except New York).
Insurance for delivery service partners
Independent contractors working with Amazon may have their insurance provided through commercial insurance companies like Marsh, Brookhurst Insurance, Intrepid, DSP Insurance Services, and other companies. You may receive a letter from one of these commercial insurance companies after an accident involving an Amazon truck.
Common Causes of Amazon Truck Accidents
- Stopping in a place with a lot of traffic
- Failing to set the parking brake
- Packages falling from trucks, uneven loads
- Defective equipment, taillights that aren’t working
- Rushing and careless driving
- Drivers who are not adequately trained or supervised
- Road conditions, delivering packages in bad weather
- Driver impairment
- Speeding, improper lane changes, stop light, and stop sign violations
Who Can Be Held Responsible in an Amazon Truck Accident?
- The delivery service partner or other delivery company
- Amazon, if its delivery trucks are involved
- An individual driver
- Maintenance companies
- Loading and cargo management operations
As your lawyers, we’ll pursue every opportunity for compensation.
Steps To Take Immediately After an Amazon Truck Accident
If you’re in an Amazon truck accident, stop your vehicle at the scene. Report the accident to 911 or through the non-emergency police reporting number. Seek medical attention for anyone injured.
Ask the driver for their license, vehicle registration, and insurance information. Ask them who their employer is.
You should also report the accident to Amazon.
Gather any other information that you can from the scene. Get names and contact information for those involved and witnesses. Take photos of the accident. Report the accident to your insurance company and the insurer provided by the driver. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Types of Compensation You Can Pursue After an Amazon Truck Accident
Compensation you can pursue for an Amazon truck accident may include:
- Medical bills
- Vehicle damage
- Lost income
- Other property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Future damages
- Disfigurement and lifestyle interruptions
Amazon delivery trucks come in all sizes— freight trucks, vans, and personal vehicles. Injuries are often serious. You may claim compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Consultation with an Experienced Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been in a collision involving an Amazon vehicle, we invite you for a consultation. Talk with an experienced Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys Amazon truck accident lawyer. See what your case might be worth, how to bring a case, and how our lawyers serve our clients. Call or message us now.
