An Amazon Truck Caused a Multi-Vehicle Crash: Can I Sue?

 Posted on October 15, 2024 in Amazon Accidents

In 2023, Amazon Logistics processed 186 orders in the U.S. every second, accounting for 27.3 percent of all package shipments nationwide. The retail giant owns more than 30,000 branded delivery vans, 40,000 tractor-trailers, and 110 aircraft. Still, Amazon’s daily volume is so high that it often utilizes contractors to meet expected delivery deadlines.

Determining liability when an Amazon last-mile delivery vehicle causes a crash is challenging, especially if multiple vehicles are involved. However, you must overcome these challenges if you hope to obtain compensation for your injuries and other related losses. When you choose Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., our experienced lawyer will investigate your crash, establish liability, and help you collect the highest possible amount of compensation.

Who Is At Fault in Multiple-Vehicle Collisions?

Pileups involving several cars do not happen all at once. Instead, a series of individual collisions occur as a chain reaction. While the vehicle causing the first crash is sometimes liable for all subsequent collisions, it is not always the case. An investigation of the pileup needs to determine the order in which each impact occurred, who was responsible for each, and whether drivers could have avoided becoming involved.

Suppose an Amazon delivery truck initially hits an SUV. The SUV is pushed into your car while a speeding pickup truck tries and fails to avoid the pileup, crashing into your car instead. In this scenario, your car was hit twice by two different vehicles. The Amazon truck is likely at fault for causing the initial impact. The pickup truck driver may have been able to avoid hitting you had he not been speeding, so he may bear a portion of the blame.

As convoluted as that sounds, liability for multi-vehicle crashes is often even more complicated. An accident reconstruction may be necessary. While most injured victims do not know how to establish fault, Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. does. We cannot tell you who is at fault for your accidents until we investigate the pileup, but we will work diligently to hold each at-fault party accountable for your damages.

Who Is Liable When Amazon Trucks Cause Crashes?

You need to determine why the crash happened to identify who is liable. Common causes include distracted driving, speeding, fatigue, improperly maintained vehicles, and insufficient driver training.

Commercial vehicles, like Amazon delivery trucks, have several potentially liable parties, including:

• The driver
• Amazon
• A third-party delivery company
• The truck’s owner or leasing company
• Truck maintenance company
• Parts manufacturers

While delivery drivers may be employed directly by Amazon and drive Amazon-owned trucks, that is not always true. Employment status, vehicle ownership, and other factors help determine who is liable for paying your damages. Your damages may include compensation or reimbursement for specific losses, such as:

• Property damage
• Medical care
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Other detrimental effects on your quality of life

You can trust Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. to pursue every available dollar.

Call Our Determined Dallas, TX Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer Today

You need to choose an effective lawyer to help you win challenging accident claims. At Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we will help you hold the at-fault parties accountable. Call 469-461-4870 for your free consultation with our dedicated Dallas, TX commercial vehicle accident attorney.