For decades, the industry giant known as Amazon has been a significant force in the e-commerce world, delivering billions of packages each year and promising a speedy arrival to your doorstep. But in order to meet demanding deadlines and high delivery quotas, Amazon-contracted drivers may sometimes engage in unsafe driving practices that can harm not only themselves, but others on the road.
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to an Amazon truck accident, you can rely on The Fitch Law Firm to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Our Ohio truck accident lawyers have decades of experience helping personal injury victims pursue justice and hold companies like Amazon accountable.
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It can easily be overwhelming to try and navigate the legal field while you’re worried about paying for medical bills and recovering from your injuries. Our legal team can help you shoulder the burden and equip you with the knowledge and legal support you need to pursue justice and healing.
The Human Cost of Quick Delivery
In recent years, Amazon has come under scrutiny for their demanding working conditions and their high worker-injury rates. Though they keep the full numbers close to their chest, reports done throughout the past decade all reveal a disturbing fact: the convenience of Amazon deliveries sometimes may come at a human cost.
In 2019, a New York Times news story reported on multiple instances of harried Amazon drivers making fatal mistakes that cost the lives of pedestrians and others on the road. Despite these tragedies, Amazon claimed neither association nor liability, although it was their demands that drove employees to negligence and recklessness.
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According to Business Insider, Amazon drivers have between 170 and 350 deliveries per shift. On top of that, they often face an intense level of surveillance through technology. Their driving speed, their breaks, and whether or not they complete their deliveries might be tracked by Amazon or the third-party contractor that the driver works for. These circumstances can pressure drivers to participate in unsafe driving practices such as:
- Speeding
- Failure to Yield
- Distracted Driving
- Fatigued Driving
- Violation of traffic laws
How Amazon’s Policies Avoid Accountability
Amazon carries out a significant portion of their deliveries with the aid of contracted companies and workers. For example, they often use what are called Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), which are third-party companies who are paid for taking on some of the delivery burden. These practices allow them to cast a wider net so that they can make more deliveries while maintaining the same two-day shipping expectations.
For Amazon, utilizing contracted workers instead of hiring them officially as Amazon employees has an added benefit: it sometimes allows them to argue they’re not liable.
The Principle of Vicarious Liability
In Ohio law, the concept of vicarious liability (also known as imputed liability or respondeat superior) (ORC§2307.241) allows employers to sometimes be held legally responsible for the misconduct of those under their employ, even if they aren’t formally recognized as employees.
If an Amazon delivery truck driver’s negligence happened while they were carrying out their duties as an employee, you might be able to sue their employers even if Amazon refuses to claim accountability or acknowledge the part they play in delivery truck accidents or other motor vehicle incidents.
Who Can Be Sued for a Delivery Truck Accident?
If you are the victim of a delivery truck accident, there may be more than one party who is at fault. Because Amazon’s DSP system depends on third-party contractors, there can be multiple entities who might be held responsible for your injuries. The person behind the wheel is not, after all, the sole party person responsible for the delivery truck and its contents. Other affiliated entities can include:
- The company that employs the truck driver
- The company that owns or leases the truck
- A truck manufacturer
- A truck parts manufacturer
- The truck’s maintenance crew
It may be possible that the accident was not solely the result of driver negligence. The company may have erred in knowingly employing someone with a problematic driving record; the truck might not have received proper maintenance; its cargo may have been incorrectly loaded or balanced; or the manufacturer could have designed and produced faulty parts that played key roles in the accident.
At The Fitch Law Firm, we will conduct a comprehensive investigation on your behalf to determine which parties may be liable. We will also build a compelling evidence file to identify the at-fault party or parties and support your right to compensation.
What Can I Be Compensated For After an Amazon Truck Accident?
Depending on the details of your case, the following damages may be recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit:
- Current and future accident-related medical expenses
- Loss of income, benefits, etc.
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring or disfigurement
Depending on the nature of your loved one’s death and your relationship with them, the following damages may be recoverable in a wrongful death lawsuit:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of support and services
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of inheritance
- Mental anguish
Have an Experienced Ohio Truck Accident Attorney Handle Your Case
If you were a victim of an Amazon delivery truck collision, our experienced Ohio truck accident attorney can provide the legal representation you need to recover justice and focus on healing.
Our firm’s principal and founder, Mr. John Fitch, has spent decades navigating complex damages cases and has previously helped many Ohio motor vehicle accident victims and their families recover millions in settlements and damages. Mr. Fitch is rated to have the highest level of professional excellence (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been awarded a 10/10 Superb Rating by AVVO. His commitment to helping victims pursue justice and healing and healing is evident.
Like our founder, The Fitch Law Firms shares the same dedication to supporting our clients and helping them navigate the complexities of the legal field.
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You should not have to face the challenges of recovering from an auto accident alone. Our Ohio personal injury attorneys can take on the burden of your case so that you can focus on your health and return to daily life.
If you sustained serious injuries in an accident involving an Amazon driver in Ohio, don’t wait to act. The Fitch Law Firm is here to support you, and we’ll help you learn more about your legal rights and take the necessary steps to build a strong case for financial recovery.
Call us today at (614) 739-8931 for a free, no obligation consultation.