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Amazon delivery vans and delivery trucks are everywhere, and their drivers are often racing tight delivery windows. When a rushed driver causes a crash, we find out who is really responsible.
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Delivery drivers make dozens of stops a day in neighborhoods, parking lots, and busy city streets. Quotas and route-tracking apps can push them to speed, roll through stop signs, and look at screens instead of the road.
These cases can be complicated because large retailers, including Amazon, often use outside delivery companies to deliver their packages. We identify the company that employed the driver, the company that owns the vehicle, and every insurance policy that may apply.
Common Causes
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Aggressive delivery targets lead to speeding, rushed turns, and skipped safety checks.
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Drivers check navigation, scanners, and delivery apps while moving.
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Box trucks and vans have large blind spots, especially when backing up.
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Double-parking and abrupt stops create hazards for drivers and cyclists.
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High turnover means many drivers have little training in larger vehicles.
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High-mileage fleet vehicles need regular brake and tire maintenance.
Who Is Responsible
Liability in a truck accident case can extend well beyond the driver.
Next Steps
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Call 911 and get checked even if you feel fine. Some injuries, like brain and spinal injuries, show symptoms hours or days later, and medical records connect your injuries to the crash.
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If it is safe, photograph the vehicles, the scene, the truck’s DOT number, and your injuries. Collect names and phone numbers of witnesses.
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The trucking company’s insurer may call quickly. Avoid recorded statements and do not sign anything until you have talked with a lawyer.
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We move to preserve driver logs, electronic data, and dash-cam footage before it is lost, and we handle the insurers so you can focus on your health.
FAQ
Companies sometimes classify drivers as contractors to avoid responsibility. Depending on the facts, the delivery company, the business that hired it, or its insurer may still be liable. We review the contracts to find out.
Every state sets its own deadline. In Georgia and Ohio, for example, you usually have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, deadlines can change depending on your situation, so talk to an attorney soon to protect your rights.
Many states use comparative negligence rules. In Georgia, for example, you can recover if you are less than 50% at fault. In Ohio, you can recover if your share of fault is not greater than that of the parties you are suing. In both states, any recovery is reduced by your share of fault, which is why insurers often try to blame the victim.
We follow a clear, step-by-step process so you always know where your case stands. Your first conversation is free, and there’s no obligation.
Free. Confidential. No obligation.
Black Trucking Lawyers serves truck accident victims nationwide through office locations across the United States.
Every state sets a deadline to file a personal injury claim, and evidence like black box and ELD data can disappear much sooner. Tell us what happened and we will explain your options.
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