Oklahoma Amazon Truck Accident Attorney

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Did you get hurt in an accident with an Amazon truck?

Was it caused by the driver or another negligent party’s actions?

If so, contact Cain Law today to learn about your available options. You might be entitled to compensation for your injury.

Amazon vans and trucks are familiar sights in Oklahoma. Drivers spend hours on the roads delivering packages to customers. Although having products delivered to your front door is convenient, these delivery vehicles pose a risk to public safety.

A negligent truck driver can cause an accident, resulting in severe injuries to the occupants of other vehicles. Pursuing compensation might be challenging because cases involving Amazon drivers are complex. Cain Law can help. Our rapid-response team will start investigating your case while you’re recovering.

Call us today for a free consultation with an Amazon truck accident lawyer to learn more about how we can help.

Causes of Amazon Truck Accidents

Collisions with Amazon vehicles can occur for various reasons. The most common causes include the following:

  • Fatigue from driving long hours without taking breaks
  • Drivers without the necessary training or experience to operate Amazon trucks safely
  • Tailgating another driver in an effort to make faster deliveries
  • Backing out of a driveway without looking behind them
  • Stopping or swerving suddenly to avoid passing their destination
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Allowing distractions to take their focus away from the road ahead
  • Improperly maintaining the vehicle
  • Speeding to stay on schedule
  • Loading cargo onto the truck incorrectly
  • Changing lanes without checking blind spots

Injuries Caused by Amazon Truck Accidents

An Amazon truck accident can cause debilitating injuries and fatalities. Trucks and vans are large and heavy. The chance of a driver or passenger in a car walking away unscathed is slim. The violent force of the impact can crush a smaller vehicle, eject occupants without seatbelts, and send packages and other debris flying into the roadway, posing a hazard to other motorists.

The most common injuries in Amazon crashes include:

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Concussions or other traumatic brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Lacerations
  • Burn injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Loss of limb
  • Internal bleeding and organ damage
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Whiplash

You should seek immediate medical care for any injury after an accident. Even if it’s minor, a doctor should examine you to determine the appropriate treatment plan.

Who Is Responsible for Amazon Truck Accidents?

Multiple parties can be at fault for an accident with an Amazon truck or van. Although it seems like the driver should be liable, other individuals and companies are responsible for the safety of others on the road.

Parties who may be partly or fully responsible for the accident may include:

The Delivery Company

Most Amazon delivery trucks are not, technically, Amazon delivery trucks. Instead, Amazon contracts with independent delivery companies it calls Delivery Service Partners (DSP) to limit its liability in the event of a collision caused by a driver delivering its packages. These DSPs are responsible for hiring and training their drivers and providing them with commercial auto insurance.

Amazon requires its drivers to maintain the following types of insurance in the following amounts:

  • Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate
  • Auto liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, including trailer replacement coverage of $50,000
  • Cargo coverage of at least $100,000
  • Workers’ compensation insurance in all jurisdictions where the company operates

If the Amazon truck driver was responsible for the accident in which you were injured, you would likely file an insurance claim against the insurance policy provided by the DSP they work for. The DSP could be further liable if it was negligent in its hiring or training practices.

Delivery Driver

In most cases, employers are responsible for accidents their employees cause while on the job. The exception may be when the employee’s behavior rises to the level of gross negligence – that is, when they act with extreme recklessness or indifference to the well-being of others. For example, the driver could be liable if they were drunk or driving aggressively, although you would likely turn to their employer-provided insurance coverage as your first resort. Furthermore, their employer could still be liable if they tolerated this behavior or actively promoted it in some way, such as by enforcing unreasonable productivity quotas that compelled the driver to speed.

Amazon

Amazon aggressively limits its liability by working primarily with contractors. However, there are times when a claim may be made directly against the company. For example, we can explore the option of making a claim against Amazon for safety issues or negligent entrustment of their vehicle. An experienced attorney can investigate the circumstances of your case and determine if you could hold Amazon liable for the injuries you suffered in an Amazon truck accident.

Compensation Available for an Amazon Truck Accident

Many people encounter roadblocks while handling Amazon accident claims. Amazon and its subcontractors don’t want to accept liability for injuries. The insurance company also wants to avoid liability by looking for evidence to prove someone else is at fault, such as the injured victim.

Cain Law can help you with your insurance claim or lawsuit against the negligent party. We know how to locate valuable evidence to prove what happened and secure the money owed to our clients.

Whether you file a claim or lawsuit, you can recover compensation for your:

  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Ambulance services, emergency room visits, prescriptions, and other medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Mental anguish
  • Property damage

Punitive damages might also be available in a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or company. This financial award punishes the defendant for their actions and deters similar behavior in the future. You must show clear and convincing evidence of the defendant’s reckless disregard for others’ rights to be awarded these types of damages.

Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Oklahoma City

Cain Law has secured over $60 million for injured clients in Oklahoma. We are ready to represent you in your case and demand the money you deserve.

If you sustained injuries in an Amazon truck accident due to someone else’s misconduct, contact us right away for your free consultation with a dedicated Oklahoma City truck accident lawyer. We’re available 24/7, so you can reach us when you need us most. If you can’t come to us, no problem. We’re happy to meet you at your home, hospital, or another convenient location.