Los Angeles Amazon Delivery
Truck Accident Attorneys
Amazon represents one of the biggest names in online retail. As Amazon continues to grow, it has taken advantage of the gig economy as a new way to deliver goods to its customers. The program is known as Amazon Flex.
Through this program, more and more delivery vehicles and trucks delivering on behalf of Amazon are flooding roads across the country. Amazon employs thousands of delivery drivers who deliver Amazon products in and around Los Angeles at all hours of the day and night, seven days a week.
The sad truth is that many of these Amazon delivery truck drivers have caused many accidents on the streets of Los Angeles due to being hurried, reckless, and negligent. These Amazon drivers are independent contractors, and Amazon tries to avoid liability. However, Amazon Flex drivers are responsible for following specific rules, which means that Amazon may be held liable for damages or injuries caused by drivers involved in Amazon delivery truck accidents.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an Amazon delivery truck accident in Los Angeles, an experienced truck accident lawyer can help you collect the damages you deserve. The Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates have the knowledge and experience in handling a variety of personal injury claims, including accidents involving Amazon delivery trucks.
With multiple offices located in Los Angeles, El Segundo, Anaheim, Irvine, Riverside and San Diego, our truck crash attorneys represent injured victims across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with an expert Los Angeles Amazon delivery truck accident attorney, please call 888-848-5084.
What happens if an Amazon driver hits your car?
You should take specific steps when an Amazon driver hits your vehicle.
Those steps are as follows:
- Contact the police if you’ve been in an accident involving an Amazon delivery truck.
If you have been in an accident in Los Angeles that involves an Amazon delivery vehicle, you need to immediately contact the police and request that they come to the accident scene.
Upon arrival, officers will make a damage and injury assessment to be filed in their accident report. The accident report is a necessary component of any future claim that you may file. First responders should also be summoned to the scene to treat injuries and, if necessary, transport victims to a nearby hospital.
- Exchange pertinent information with the driver of the Amazon vehicle.
Before you leave the accident scene, be sure to exchange personal information with Amazon’s delivery driver.
The information you collect must include:
- The name and the contact information of the Amazon delivery driver
- The delivery truck’s license plate number
- The Amazon delivery vehicle driver’s insurance information
It is important to also try and determine if the Amazon delivery truck driver was actually on duty when the accident occurred. If the driver was on duty, Amazon could be held liable for injuries or damages the driver caused.
- Try and document the details of the Amazon delivery truck accident.
As soon as you are safe and any of your injuries are treated, begin collecting any evidence that might be useful in a claim. That includes taking photos of any vehicle damage or injuries you suffered. You should also attempt to collect statements from witnesses, along with their contact information.
Also, be sure to document the location, time, and date of the Amazon delivery truck accident and any initial thoughts about what may have caused the accident, such as if the driver was speeding or failed to yield.
- Address any necessary ongoing medical treatment for accident injuries you suffered.
Amazon delivery trucks, particularly large ones, can potentially cause severe bodily harm, including cuts, lacerations, broken bones, and even traumatic brain injury. Even if you think your injuries are minor, at first, some injuries can take time to manifest, so you must seek medical treatment following a delivery truck accident.
When you pursue medical treatment, you will receive documentation of any injuries you may have suffered, no matter how minor, that can help you when filing your claim against the Amazon delivery driver.
Contact an Experienced Los Angeles Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Attorney
It is best to consult an experienced Los Angeles truck accident attorney before filing a claim with the Amazon delivery driver’s insurance company.
By allowing an experienced personal injury lawyer to manage your accident claim directly with the Amazon driver’s insurance provider, you can rest assured that any claim will be taken seriously. You can also protect yourself from being taken advantage of by nefarious claims adjusters.
You can ensure that you get the compensation you deserve following an accident caused by a negligent Amazon delivery truck driver when you hire an experienced Los Angeles delivery truck accident attorney.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with an Amazon Prime truck or an Amazon Flex vehicle, contact the truck accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates. Our Los Angeles Amazon truck accident lawyers specialize in handling Amazon delivery accident claims and have the experience to help you get the compensation you deserve.
With multiple offices located in Los Angeles, El Segundo, Anaheim, Riverside, Irvine and San Diego, our personal injury attorneys represent victims of delivery truck accidents across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with an experienced Los Angeles Amazon delivery truck accident attorney, please call 888-848-5084.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Amazon drivers liable for accidents?
An Amazon driver’s liability in an accident will ultimately depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident. Often, Amazon employs independent contractors to deliver their packages. As a result, Amazon may claim they have no control over a driver’s actions.
If the Amazon driver that caused the accident was off-duty, Amazon might avoid liability. If that’s the case, you might be limited in pursuing compensation solely from the Amazon driver’s own auto policy.
What happens if a delivery truck hits your car?
In the case of a car accident, you can file your claim with the Amazon driver’s insurance carrier. You are also entitled to file a lawsuit against the vehicle driver personally. The same goes for a delivery driver.
Suing a delivery company will not prevent you from also bringing a lawsuit against the driver.
Does Amazon cover car accidents?
The Amazon Flex policy covers delivery drivers while working or making deliveries. However, when the driver is not working, their personal auto insurance coverage will apply.
Amazon offers its drivers an Amazon Flex Insurance Policy, which will cover them when they make deliveries. In this case, the driver needs to carry separate policies, one for their personal use and another for their commercial use.
Amazon Flex delivery drivers in California have up to and including $1 million in liability coverage per incident. This coverage will apply when the driver is at fault. The coverage applies to bodily injury and property damage.
That means that when an Amazon Flex delivery driver is at fault, you can file your claim against the Amazon Flex policy up to $1 million to cover accident damages, including medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering claims.
Regarding insurance policies covering standard Amazon delivery vans and trucks, the company uses third-party logistics and shipping firms for delivery. That means you would have to file your claim with the third-party company’s insurance provider. Thankfully, Amazon requires these third-party companies to carry insurance, so you should be covered in the event of an accident.
How do I report an accident to an Amazon driver?
Anyone that has been involved in an accident with an Amazon Flex delivery driver can contact Amazon directly by emailing them at amazonflex-support@amazon.com. If the Amazon delivery van or truck belongs to a third-party company, you should be able to get their insurance company’s contact information from the official accident report.
With both scenarios, never admit fault and never disclose too much information regarding the accident because insurance adjusters will often twist your words to minimize recovery.
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