Oklahoma City Amazon Delivery Truck Attorney

Delivery services are the country’s fastest-growing industry. While the number of delivery trucks on the roads has steadily increased since the online market boom began, increased demand during the pandemic caused an explosion in the number of delivery trucks online companies use — and Amazon is by far the most popular online marketplace. Today, Amazon reports shipping an average of 19 orders per second.

The growing number of Amazon delivery trucks in neighborhoods, city streets, and highways in Oklahoma means a steadily increasing number of motor vehicle accidents involving large, heavy Amazon delivery trucks with consequences that can be devastating for victims.

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Oklahoma City involving an Amazon delivery truck, you need an attorney with decades of experience navigating the claims system for commercial carrier accidents. The lawyers at the Dan Davis Law Firm in Oklahoma City have over 25 years of experience advocating aggressively for compensation and damages for accident victims who’ve suffered injuries from delivery vehicles like Amazon trucks. Contact our injury lawyers in Oklahoma City for an evaluation of your case so we can quickly develop a strategy to secure your financial compensation.

Common Causes of Accidents Involving Amazon Delivery Trucks

Amazon delivery truck drivers describe the number of deliveries required within a shift as often overwhelming as well as requiring long hours and weekend work. This contributes to a growing number of accidents involving Amazon delivery trucks. Some common causes of these accidents include:

  • Speeding in order to make deliveries on time
  • Reckless driving 
  • Distracted driving while reading GPS directions
  • Impeded visibility due to packages in the windshield area
  • Exhausted drivers
  • Poor truck maintenance, including bad tires and brakes
  • Tailgating
  • Failure to yield

Most regulations for commercial carrier vehicles don’t apply to Amazon drivers, most of whom are independent contractors. This means they operate outside of the guidelines limiting the number of driving hours and mandating rest periods which help to minimize accidents for most commercial truck drivers.

Amazon Delivery Partner Services operates as part of Amazon Logistics to hire independent contractors for delivery routes. Understanding what party to file a claim or lawsuit against after an accident involving an Amazon delivery truck can be complex due to the many variations in hiring and contract methods. That’s why you need an attorney with experience handling claims against Amazon delivery trucks in order to gain the compensation and damages you deserve for your injuries.

What Role Does Amazon Take in a Collision Claim?

Amazon delivery trucks are large and heavy. A collision with an Amazon truck can have devastating and life-changing consequences, causing serious injuries and even death. Many people want to know if they can sue Amazon after they’ve experienced an accident with an Amazon delivery truck. In most cases, the answer depends on the status of the truck and driver making the deliveries and it greatly impacts how you gain compensation after an accident. 

Most Amazon trucks are independent contractors, but Amazon requires their carriers to have coverage through Amazon Flex Insurance with policies allowing for up to a million dollars in damages to seriously injured victims or to families of deceased victims. In some cases, victims have to sue the individual driver, for instance, if the driver was driving the truck while off-duty.

The attorneys at Dan Davis Law in Oklahoma City have the knowledge, experience, and resources to investigate your accident and determine the correct party to file a claim against while you focus on your recovery.

What to Do After an Accident With an Amazon Delivery Truck

If you’ve had an accident with an Amazon delivery truck in Oklahoma City or anywhere in Oklahoma, it’s important to know what to do. Even during the traumatic aftermath of a collision, it’s essential to keep a cool head and prepare for your future recovery as much as possible. If you are physically able, take the following steps to maximize your chance of gaining fair compensation and damages for your injuries:

  • Call 911 and report your accident
  • If you are well enough, use your phone to take photos of the Amazon truck, your vehicle, and the immediate surroundings
  • Collect the contact information of all involved drivers and any nearby witnesses 
  • Allow the paramedics and first responders to transport you to the hospital or seek medical help as soon as possible. Ask your medical team to carefully document your injuries and be as thorough as possible when describing your injuries and symptoms
  • Avoid posting on social media and avoid talking to insurance carriers until you contact the attorneys at Dan Davis Law

Large, heavily loaded Amazon delivery trucks pose significant dangers to smaller vehicles on the road and can cause devastating injuries. It’s important for you to do everything you can to ensure compensation so you can focus on your recovery. Speak to our Oklahoma City truck accident lawyers to learn more. 

Common Compensation and Damage Recovery After an Accident With an Amazon Delivery Truck

In most cases, insurance carriers settle claims out of court after the attorney issues a demand letter with medical reports, the accident report, and evidence of liability on the part of the Amazon truck driver. Common compensation and damages included in a settlement or court verdict include the following:

  • Medical expenses and future medical expenses
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages and future lost wages for any ongoing treatment, surgeries, physical therapy, and rehabilitation services
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium (the ability to enjoy a physical relationship with a loved one)
  • Mental anguish
  • Punitive damages for egregious violations or extremely reckless behavior

The attorneys at Dan Davis Law in Oklahoma City have an experienced staff with the resources to investigate your accident, collect reports, interview witnesses, manage communications with insurance carriers and court, and determine the size of your claim. Let our team of dedicated and compassionate Oklahoma City accident attorneys fight hard for your right to compensation after the life-changing devastation of an accident with an Amazon delivery truck. Our focus is on advocating on your behalf to maximize your claim for the highest possible payout.