Amazon delivery vehicles are everywhere on the roads across the United States.
Unfortunately, many of the drivers of these vehicles have limited training and, because they often operate in unfamiliar areas, they may be distracted as they focus on finding addresses rather than avoiding crashes. Amazon also places tremendous pressure on workers to be efficient, which can lead to cutting corners when it comes to safety.
Tragically, this means that there are a substantial number of accidents with Amazon delivery vehicles on the road each year. If you or someone you love was involved in an accident with an Amazon driver, you need an attorney familiar with these types of claims.
Our St. Louis truck accident lawyers have represented many clients harmed by Amazon delivery trucks, and we can provide the advocacy you need to determine who can be held accountable and to prove your claim to recover damages. Give us a call today to learn more.
Top Causes of Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents
Here are some of the most common causes of Amazon delivery vehicle accidents:
- Driver fatigue, as delivery drivers feel pressure to work longer than they should to meet Amazon’s requirements to deliver products with great speed and efficiency
- Distracted driving as drivers use their GPS to navigate unfamiliar areas and find addresses
- Speeding due to the pressure to complete a large number of deliveries in a short time
- Inadequate training, as Amazon doesn’t always confirm drivers have the appropriate background, skills, and qualifications to make deliveries.
- Unsafe loading, as drivers try to quickly load as many items as possible onto their vehicles to improve efficiency.
In many situations, these driver actions cause accidents that would have easily been preventable if more care had been taken to keep others safe on the roads.
Who is Responsible for Accidents With Amazon Delivery Vehicles?
If an Amazon delivery driver is negligent behind the wheel, that driver can be held liable for any losses that occur as a direct result of negligence.
A crash victim can prove negligence by showing the driver was not as careful as a hypothetical reasonable driver would have been. If the Amazon driver violated a safety rule, such as exceeding the posted speed limit, this can also create a presumption of negligence and make proving a claim easier.
In some cases, accident victims can also hold Amazon itself responsible when an accident occurs with a delivery driver. This can happen if Amazon was negligent. For example, if the company failed to follow reasonable practices for hiring and training its delivery drivers, it could be liable for any resulting damages linked to this negligent hiring.
Vicarious liability rules also make companies responsible for the actions of their employees who are negligent on the job. However, this can get complicated when Amazon delivery drivers cause accidents because many drivers are independent contractors and do not work for Amazon directly. You’ll need to work with an attorney to determine if the driver was an Amazon employee in these types of cases.
Getting Help from an Amazon Delivery Vehicle Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed by an Amazon delivery vehicle, you should reach out to Drafahl Law Firm today for help pursuing a claim for justice.
We’ll help you identify the crash cause, determine who should be liable for your losses, and put together a strong claim. We have successfully helped clients settle cases and recover multi-million dollar court verdicts are accidents with delivery truck drivers, and we want to bring our experience to your case.
Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with a St. Louis Amazon delivery vehicle accident lawyer to learn more.