Amazon ships and delivers over 1.6 million packages every day, many of which come from three warehouses located in Sacramento, California. As a result, there is an abundance of Amazon delivery vehicles - including tractor-trailers, vans, and cars - on Sacramento’s roads and highways.
Sharing the road with Amazon delivery vehicles isn’t always easy - or safe. The smallest mistakes can cause serious accidents - and many times, they do.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident with an Amazon delivery vehicle in Sacramento, don’t hesitate to call Singleton Schreiber. Our Sacramento accident attorneys are recognized leaders in personal injury disputes. Backed by decades of collective experience, we’ve helped crash victims and families win billions in compensation from corporations, insurance carriers, and government agencies.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve after getting hit by an Amazon delivery truck. Trust our local lawyers to use our law firm’s national resources to help you recover a life-changing monetary award. Our Sacramento law office offers a free consultation, so reach out to get started today.
Amazon Delivery Vehicles Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries in Sacramento Crashes
While Amazon has some of its own vehicles, most of its delivery operations are outsourced. Amazon hires large trucking services and smaller logistics companies to handle most of its deliveries. Amazon also hires Flex drivers to use their own vehicles to deliver packages around Sacramento.
While the large tractor-trailers hauling Amazon packages are most likely to cause catastrophic trauma in a motor vehicle accident, any Amazon delivery vehicle can cause severe injuries under the right circumstances.
At Singleton Schreiber, our Sacramento car accident attorneys advocate for crash victims who’ve suffered:
- Bruising and contusions
- Broken bones
- Nerve damage
- Crush injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Brain injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Chest injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Even low-impact collisions with Amazon delivery vehicles can cause serious injuries - some of which might be delayed injuries. So, always make it a point to seek prompt medical care as soon as you can after your collision with an Amazon van. A thorough medical evaluation will help to ensure that your injuries are properly diagnosed, treated, and documented for future litigation.
Who’s Liable For an Amazon Delivery Vehicle Accident?
While your first instinct might be to sue Amazon for an accident involving one of its delivery trucks, Amazon may not be liable for the wreck. Most Amazon drivers are independently contracted, which means Amazon sidesteps liability when a driver’s negligence causes a traffic accident.
However, you will be able to seek compensation from anyone whose negligence or wrongful actions directly or indirectly contribute to an Amazon delivery accident.
This could include a/an:
- Amazon Flex driver
- Amazon truck driver
- Amazon van driver
- Trucking company contracted to facilitate Amazon deliveries
- Driver of a passenger vehicle on the road
- Motorcyclist
- Pedestrian
- Bicyclist
- Negligent party’s employer
- Government agency
- Vehicle manufacturer
Since California has a fault-based insurance system, you’ll typically seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company first. The state has strict minimum insurance requirements, so there’s a good chance your damages will be covered in full. However, if your injuries are catastrophic, your costs might exceed what the insurance company is willing to pay. You can take additional legal action in these situations by suing a liable party directly.
Our Amazon delivery accident attorneys in Sacramento will conduct a thorough investigation of your crash and, with the help of expert witnesses, determine who should be held accountable for your injuries. Once liability is clear, we won’t hesitate to put the full force of our law firm’s national resources behind your fight for compensation.
What Causes Most Amazon Delivery Accidents?
Driving for Amazon is a demanding job. Drivers have to deliver hundreds of packages across the city of Sacramento every day, meeting strict deadlines in the process. Considering that most Amazon delivery drivers aren’t professionals, it’s easy for the stresses of the job to interfere with their ability to do it safely.
Minor mistakes and lapses in judgment can set the stage for serious motor vehicle accidents.
Some commonly cited causes of Amazon delivery accidents include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Failing to signal
- Unsafe lane changes
- Stopping illegally
- Braking errors
- Illegal turns
- Running red lights
- Shifts in cargo during transit
- Drowsy driving
- Vehicle defects and malfunctions
- Road defects
When we take your case, our Sacramento, CA personal injury lawyers will carefully investigate your crash to thoroughly understand why it happened and how it could have been avoided. Once we determine the cause, we’ll begin to develop a winning strategy to help you secure compensation for your losses.
What Compensation Can I Recover After an Amazon Delivery Accident in Sacramento, CA?
Whether you go through insurance or file a car accident lawsuit, you’ll typically be able to recover compensatory damages after an accident with an Amazon delivery van or truck.
Compensatory damages can help you handle crash-related costs and harder-to-value trauma, including:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Disability
- Property damage
- Rehabilitation
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Inconvenience
- PTSD
- Loss of consortium
- Reduced quality of life
California limits the amount of time you’ll have to initiate a claim for damages. Typically, a two-year statute of limitations applies to most auto accident cases. If you miss the filing deadline, you lose the right to recover compensation from a trucking company, a Flex driver, or an insurance company.
Crash Victims in Sacramento Trust Singleton Schreiber
Getting compensation from an insurance company after an accident with an Amazon delivery vehicle won’t be easy. When you’re going up against a tough adjuster or defense attorney, it will be important to have an experienced legal advocate in your corner.
Injury victims and families in Sacramento trust Singleton Schreiber because we’re fearless advocates who are dedicated to helping clients achieve the best possible results. Our Sacramento Amazon delivery accident attorneys are recognized as leaders in personal injury litigation by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Sacramento Magazine.
We’ve helped clients win over $2.5 Billion in damages. Now, we’re here to help you get the best results after an Amazon delivery accident, too.
Contact our Sacramento, CA, law office today to set a time for a free case evaluation. We’re here to take your call 24 hours a day.
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