Were You Injured in a Delivery Truck Accident?
Two-day deliveries used to be few and far between for the average person due to the cost. However, these days everyone wants their package to arrive in just a few days after they order it. As deliveries become more popular, the vehicles used to transport our packages have become more prevalent. They also pose a risk to those driving near them as delivery truck accidents increase.
We at Premier Law Group know how devastating delivery truck accidents can be. Delivery drivers and their employers have a duty to operate responsibly and to keep those sharing the road with them safe. Unfortunately, to make larger profits, these companies cut corners which leads to serious injuries, intense property damage, and even death. If you or a loved one have been involved in a delivery truck accident you deserve justice.
What Is a Commercial Delivery Truck?
Delivery trucks typically fall under the category of commercial vehicle because commercial vehicles are used for business purposes. Vehicles that are designed to carry more than 15 passengers are also considered a commercial vehicle.
Vehicles that are commonly insured as “commercial” include:
- Company-owned automobile or fleet car
- Passenger vans
- Passenger buses
- Agricultural trucks & tractors
- Box trucks
- Cargo vans
- Dump trucks
- Taxis, Ubers, etc.
- Shuttle buses
- Concrete mixers
- Car carriers
- Flatbed trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Semi-trucks
If you feel that you may have been involved in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, it is important that you contact an attorney with experience handling those types of accident claims.
What Are the Liability Policies of Delivery Companies?
Liability policies will vary depending on the company and the services the delivery truck company is using to complete orders. Companies like FedEx and UPS use their own fleet of delivery drivers to handle orders.
However, Amazon contracts their network to companies across the state of Washington. Additionally, they use the Amazon Flex program to use local drivers. Each kind of driver operates under a different policy. This undoubtedly will impact how you pursue a claim. This is why it is important for you to have an experienced delivery truck accident attorney on your side.
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What Causes Delivery Truck Accidents?
Authorities at the federal and state levels have put in place measures to reduce delivery truck accident fatalities. These regulations, however, have not resulted in a large reduction in accidents.
Some of the most frequent causes of delivery truck accidents are:
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding
- Unsecured loads
- Blind spots
- Traveling too fast for conditions
- Maintenance issues
- Improper turns
- Parking illegally
Regardless of what caused your delivery truck accident, you deserve to get justice for the injuries and losses you may have suffered as a result.
What Are the Common Types of Delivery Truck Collisions?
Understanding the different types of collisions involving commercial trucks is important for victims of delivery truck accidents. Delivery truck accidents result in some of the most severe accidents. Some of the most common types of commercial truck collisions are:
- T-bone collisions: When a delivery truck runs a red light or similar, the front of one vehicle can impact the side of the other, causing a T-bone collision.
- Head-on collisions: If a delivery truck crosses the center line and collides with another vehicle, a serious injury or death may result.
- Underride/override: If a vehicle crashes underneath a delivery truck, or a delivery truck rear ends another car, the damage can be horrific.
- Rollover accidents: Delivery trucks that tip over on highways may crash down and hit other vehicles.
- Left-turn accidents: Delivery trucks must be sure to safely make a left turn and give plenty of space, otherwise vehicles may crash into them.
- Jackknife accidents: When a delivery truck driver brakes suddenly, the trailer then shifts outward at a 90-degree angle.
- Backing accidents: Delivery truck drivers that are careless while backing may cause injuries.
If you have been involved in an accident caused by a delivery truck driver, you may have suffered devastating injuries that will lead to a long road to recovery.
Common Injuries in Commercial Truck Collisions
At Premier Law Group, our delivery truck accident attorneys will aim to get you the most compensation. We’re good at what we do, and you deserve full and fair compensation, so your recovery is as comfortable as possible. We are proud of all of our 5-star client satisfaction reviews and will fight to give you the same experience.
Many victims of delivery truck accidents find themselves with a decreased quality of life. Our goal is to get them full and fair financial compensation. We want to help them recover and move on with their lives. Common injuries from truck accidents are:
- Burn Injuries
- Broken bones
- Respiratory Injuries
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Wrongful death
You’re not alone if you’ve suffered due to a delivery truck accident. Our skilled legal team will help you get the compensation you deserve.
Damages Recoverable after a Commercial Truck Accident
Your personal injury attorney should be knowledgeable about the potential damages recoverable in a delivery truck accident case. Only an experienced delivery truck accident attorney can help put the money you deserve back in your pocket. Damages in a truck accident case may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages/earning capacity
- Loss of essential services
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of affection/consortium/quality of life
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
If you are unsure of what damages you may be eligible to collect, our knowledgeable delivery truck accident lawyers may be able to help by going over the details of your claim.
Why Do I Need an Expert after a Delivery Truck Accident?
When involved in a delivery truck accident the company will refer to commercial liability policies to cover accident claims. In other words, filing a claim against such a company could get you enough compensation to comfortably recover. Nevertheless, these companies will not give up that money willingly.
Companies such as Amazon try to make sure they are never liable for delivery truck accidents. For one thing, Amazon delivery drivers are often not considered employees of the company. These delivery drivers are actually employees of third-party delivery companies. These companies then contract their workers to Amazon. If a driver working for Amazon causes your accident, you can’t actually file a claim against Amazon. Instead, you have to file a claim against the smaller company that the driver actually works for.
Having an expert delivery truck accident attorney will make a significant difference for you and your claim. Not all attorneys are the same, so you will need to have someone who is knowledgeable about all of the tricks delivery companies will use to fight your claim.
Contact a Dedicated Truck Accident Attorney in Washington
The best way we can help you right now is by speaking with you directly.
We’re accessible. When you contact us about your personal injury matter, you’ll speak directly with an attorney. At other law firms you may get stuck with an intake specialist. We’re straightforward. We want to help you towards your goals. We’ll be upfront about whether you even need an attorney to settle your claim. We’ll tell you what’s in your best interest, even if that means not hiring an attorney for your claim. If we believe you don’t need an attorney, we will give you our eBook on how to settle your own claim.
We care. We’re real people who help with real problems. You’ve been wronged and you deserve an experience and outcome that makes things as right as possible. We’ll fight for full and fair compensation while you focus on recovery. Our mission is to make sure everyone who contacts us is informed about their legal options. Complete a confidential web form or call (206) 880-7518 today to schedule a FREE delivery truck accident case review.
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