Amazon delivery drivers travel frequently on Richmond roads, and unfortunately, these drivers can sometimes cause accidents to occur because of their negligence or wrongdoing.
When this occurs, it becomes important to get legal help. There are many complexities raised by a crash with an Amazon delivery vehicle, including complicated questions about whether the driver should be held liable for the accident, whether the fault lies with Amazon itself, or whether anyone else is to blame.
Monge & Associates understands the laws surrounding these accidents and can help you to identify all defendants who could be held liable to you based on the specifics of your accident.
To find out more about how our firm can help you determine how to handle your claim, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with an Amazon delivery accident lawyer. You can also read on to see how the law treats these accidents and who you should make your claim with.
Is Amazon Or The Delivery Driver Responsible For The Accident?
Determining whether to make a claim with Amazon or with the delivery driver is not as straightforward as it may seem. That’s because it can depend on what kind of delivery driver was involved in the accident.
Amazon delivery drivers are generally not employed directly by Amazon, and the company generally structures its contracts carefully to ensure that Amazon is not responsible if a driver causes a crash. However, Amazon does provide some insurance coverage that can pay for losses in certain situations. And there may also be a third party who can be held liable.
Specifically:
- Some Amazon drivers are Delivery Service Partner (DSP) Drivers. These drivers work for an independent third party called a Delivery Service Partner. The DSP’s commercial auto insurance should cover losses in these scenarios. Typically, if the driver is in an Amazon van, there’s a good chance that they work for a DSP.
- Some drivers are Amazon Flex drivers who use their own vehicles. In this situation, Amazon Flex Insurance should provide coverage if the driver was active and making deliveries at the time of the incident.
- Personal auto insurance policies may not cover a driver who is using their own vehicle to make deliveries for Amazon, but you will still want to confirm whether the driver has insurance in place if they cause an incident to occur.
Because there are different defendants, and because it is not always immediately clear what Amazon’s relationship with the driver is, it becomes very important for delivery accident victims to get legal help from an attorney who can conduct an investigation.
You’ll want to identify all sources of insurance coverage and all defendants who may be to blame so you can maximize the chances of being fully compensated for economic and non-financial loss, including medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and wrongful death damages.
Contact Monge & Associates Today For Help With Your Amazon Delivery Accident Claim
Monge & Associates has been representing accident victims since 1993, and we have a deep understanding of the vicarious liability rules and insurance laws that apply to Amazon delivery accidents.
We’ll not only identify defendants but also negotiate with the appropriate insurers and gather evidence to do everything possible to maximize your chances of recovery. And we won’t charge legal fees unless we win.
To find out more about how we can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with an Amazon delivery accident lawyer.