Amazon is the largest ecommerce retailer in the world. Every day, around 279,000 Amazon delivery drivers drop off 20 million packages, on average. Thousands of Amazon vehicles operate daily in Nevada alone. If you get involved in a crash with one of these delivery trucks, cargo vans or an Amazon Flex driver’s personal vehicle, learn your legal options by contacting Edward M Bernstein & Associates.
Our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers can help you protect your rights when going up against a conglomerate like Amazon. We will fight aggressively for justice and fair financial compensation while you focus on recovering from the crash. Call (702) 240-0000 today for a free consultation.
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Why Choose Our Amazon Delivery Accident Lawyer
- Our law firm has a 95 percent success rate and has recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients.
- We’ve been helping clients since 1977. We have always taken a client-centered approach to personal injury law.
- Our litigators are capable of going up against major corporations such as Amazon in and out of the courtroom for optimal case outcomes.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t pay our Amazon delivery accident lawyer anything unless we secure financial compensation for your claim.
How an Accident Lawyer Can Help
A car accident claim involving a vehicle driven by an Amazon delivery driver can be complicated. Every step of the way, Amazon will be fighting your claim and trying to minimize its liability, or financial responsibility, for your losses. Hiring an accident lawyer can be crucial while navigating the legal aspects of your case.
A lawyer can investigate the crash thoroughly to identify the liable party and determine whether Amazon itself can be held directly responsible. Your lawyer can gather evidence and handle the claims process, which can be confusing under Amazon’s insurance policy. You can count on your attorney to negotiate for maximum compensation and litigate, if necessary, while you spend your energy healing.
Common Causes of Amazon Delivery Accidents in Las Vegas
Amazon delivery drivers are under pressure to maintain tight delivery schedules. They are responsible for delivering many packages on a deadline, which can lead to speeding and unsafe driving practices.
Some of the most common issues behind Amazon delivery accidents include:
- Driver inattention or distraction
- Cell phone use while driving
- Failing to properly check before backing up
- Driver fatigue and broken hours of service laws
- Speeding or rushing to deliver packages
- Red light and stop sign running
- Failing to yield to pedestrians
- Improper stopping or parking
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
These crash risks can stem from careless and reckless drivers, but can also point to a deeper issue within the company. If Amazon did not properly train its drivers, hire qualified delivery staff or maintain its vehicles, Amazon itself could be held liable.
Who Pays for an Amazon Delivery Vehicle Accident?
An Amazon delivery accident can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. As a victim in Las Vegas, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your related medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage. The party responsible for paying for your losses depends on several factors.
Nevada is a fault-based car insurance state, meaning the driver most at fault for causing the collision pays. Unlike a standard car accident case, an Amazon delivery accident could invoke the liability of Amazon as a corporation. However, this is rare, as Amazon typically avoids direct liability by contracting with third parties and identifying its drivers as independent contractors.
You may qualify for insurance benefits under the delivery driver’s personal policy and Amazon’s contingent commercial auto insurance coverage, which will apply to fill in gaps left by the driver’s personal policy. If the company is directly responsible, such as from poor vehicle maintenance or inadequate driver training, the corporation itself could potentially be held liable.
What to Do After an Accident With an Amazon Delivery Driver In Las Vegas
If you get involved in a motor vehicle accident with an Amazon delivery driver, use this step-by-step guide to protect your safety and a potential legal claim:
- Pull over in a safe location out of the flow of traffic. Check yourself and others involved in the crash for injuries.
- Call 911 to report the crash. Request an ambulance if medical care is needed. If paramedics are not involved, seek medical attention from a nearby hospital right away.
- Get the Amazon delivery driver’s information, including the truck number, license plate numbers and the driver’s name. Ask for the driver’s employment status (Flex driver vs. corporate).
- Take pictures of both vehicles and the scene of the accident. Look around for any cameras that may have caught the crash on tape. Speak to eyewitnesses before you leave.
- Notify your own car insurance company that you have been in an accident. Consider filing a report regarding unsafe driver behavior with Amazon, as well.
- Your insurer will conduct an investigation and can pursue compensation for your losses from the delivery driver or Amazon on your behalf. You can also contact Amazon’s risk management or claims department directly.
- Do not rush into a fast settlement or give the insurance claims adjuster a recorded statement. Recognize that Amazon and its insurance company will want to convince you to settle for as little as possible.
- Consult with an Amazon delivery accident attorney if you suffered serious injuries or major damage, the insurance company has denied your claim or is not offering a reasonable settlement, or if you encounter any other challenges.
A lawyer can help you collect evidence, determine liability and file your claim. With a lawyer by your side, Amazon will be forced to respond and treat you fairly as a claimant. Hiring an attorney can improve your odds of success and increase the value of your payout.
Contact Our Amazon Delivery Accident Lawyer Today
You are going through a lot already as the victim of an Amazon delivery accident in Las Vegas. Don’t take on the legal process alone. Hire an experienced car accident attorney from Edward M Bernstein & Associates for personalized legal advice and tailored services to help you get the most from your claim without the stress.
Our attorneys and support staff will be with you every step of the way, helping you hold the driver or Amazon accountable and maximizing your payout in your time of need. To discuss your case in detail with one of our local Las Vegas attorneys, contact us online or call (702) 240-0000 anytime.