Richmond Amazon Delivery Accident Lawyer

Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the world, and in Richmond, many thousands of Amazon packages are delivered daily.

Unfortunately, sometimes the drivers who are delivering these packages behave in unsafe ways behind the wheel. 

When Amazon delivery drivers cause accidents, this can lead to very complex cases.

That’s because it can be confusing to untangle whose insurance should pay for losses. 

Victims of these accidents need a skilled and experienced legal professional to help them pursue a claim for damages.

Our Richmond personal injury lawyers at Monge & Associates are here to help.

We have represented many clients who were harmed by Amazon delivery drivers, and we can bring our knowledge, skill, and experience to your claim. 

To find out more about the many ways in which we can help you in the aftermath of your accident, give us a call or contact us online today. 

You can schedule a free consultation with a Richmond, VA Amazon delivery accident lawyer who will help in your fight for justice. 

Why Choose Monge & Associates

Monge & Associates is the right firm to trust when you are involved in a collision with a driver who was delivering packages for Amazon.

We bring to the table unique experience and skills that other firms don’t offer. 

You should place your trust in our legal team because:

• We have successfully represented many clients in claims arising from accidents with Amazon delivery drivers. We have practical, real-world experience handling these types of claims. We understand the unique issues these cases raise, and our knowledge of the law enables our firm to tackle the complexities head-on. 
• We understand the challenges associated with Amazon delivery accident cases. There are multiple potential defendants that could be liable for losses when a delivery driver causes a crash, including the driver and any companies that employ the driver. We know how to determine the defendants who are to blame and to maximize the number of parties who are responsible for compensating you for harm. 
• We have a network of expert witnesses ready to help with your case. You have to prove the extent of your damage as well as the cause of your crash. We can help connect you with the right expert witnesses who can help to present a compelling case to maximize the chances of success. 
• We are ready to negotiate with big companies and big insurers: Our firm is not afraid to stand up to big insurance companies on your behalf, or even to take on big companies like Amazon. We know the law, have solid negotiating skills, and will go the distance to fight for our clients, so insurers know that we won’t accept anything less than a fair settlement offer that provides you with full compensation. This helps you maximize the chances of a successful settlement. 
• We have courtroom experience. We’ve been recognized for our litigation skills and have helped countless clients during court proceedings since 1993. We can make a compelling claim to help you maximize your chances of a verdict that fully compensates you for your loss. 

These are just some of the many benefits of working with our Richmond Amazon accident attorneys.

Our many past client reviews are a testament to both our legal skills and the compassionate legal services we offer.

With our long history of successes and our many satisfied clients, you can feel confident that your case is in the best of hands. 

Common Causes of Richmond Amazon Accidents

There are many different reasons why Amazon accidents happen. Here are some of the most common causes of these crash types:

• Driver distraction: Amazon drivers often become distracted when they are trying to find different destinations to deliver packages. Drivers who are looking at their GPS or otherwise not paying attention to the road have a significantly increased risk of causing a motor vehicle accident to occur. 
• Driver fatigue: Amazon delivery drivers often work long hours to try to meet quotas. Many take limited breaks. This can result in drivers becoming tired behind the wheel, which significantly increases the risk of a motor vehicle accident happening. 
• Speeding drivers: With pressure to meet quotas, drivers may also operate their vehicles too quickly. Speeding makes crashes more likely and increases the severity of accidents by magnifying the force and impact when cars collide. 
• Driving while impaired: Drivers may sometimes use drugs or alcohol while behind the wheel, sometimes to try to help them cope with the stress of a demanding job. Driver impairment slows reaction time and affects judgment, resulting in an increased collision risk

These are just some of the many top causes of crashes involving Amazon delivery drivers. Reckless driving, unsafe lane changes, bad weather, and road conditions also play a role as well. 

Identifying the crash cause is important to determine if you can pursue a claim to get compensated for your collision-related losses.

Common Amazon Accident Injuries 

Like all car accidents, crashes with Amazon delivery drivers can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries.

This is especially likely when drivers are operating large vehicles, such as delivery vans or trucks, because the larger size means there is greater force when a collision occurs.

Some common injuries that arise from Amazon delivery driver accidents include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord damage
• Broken bones / bone fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
• Cuts and bruises
• Concussion
• Internal injuries
• Amputations or crushing injuries

The more severe your injuries, the greater the compensation you should be entitled to collect when you pursue a claim after a crash. 

Understanding Amazon’s Liability 

Amazon delivery accident cases can be complicated because of the complex relationship between Amazon and its delivery drivers.

Typically, companies are held legally liable for negligent actions their employees do while they are working.

Vicarious liability rules classify workers as agents of their employers, thus employers become responsible for the worker behavior even if the company itself does nothing wrong. 

However, Amazon delivery drivers typically are not Amazon employees.

These drivers may work for separate Amazon delivery service partners (DSPs) that manage operations. Further, drivers may be classified as independent contractors, rather than being classified as employees.

This leads to complicated situations where you must determine if the driver was employed, and by whom, to identify all potential defendants. 

You’ll also want a careful review of your case to determine if Amazon or the delivery service partner did anything negligent independently of the actions of the driver that led to the accident so they could potentially be held liable under other grounds beyond vicarious liability.

Monge & Associates knows the ins-and-outs of the laws on independent contractors versus employees as well as on company liability.

We will work hard to identify all parties who may be liable for compensating you for losses with the goal of making sure you maximize your chances of being paid fairly for the damage done.

Compensation Available In Amazon Accident Lawsuit 

When you make a claim in the aftermath of an Amazon accident, you have the right to be “made whole.”

This means that the defendant(s) who caused the incident to occur should pay you the money needed to put you back into the position you were in before the accident or to get you as close as possible to that state when they can’t undo the damage done.

You should be fully repaid for all economic damages, which are actual damages that you endure. These damages include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages when any worktime was missed, even if you took paid sick leave or paid vacation time
• Future lost income when you have suffered injuries that make it impossible for you to do the work needed to earn the income you made before the accident
• Property damage if items that belonged to you were damaged 
• Funeral costs in wrongful death cases

You should also be compensated for non-economic damages, which are not financial losses but which are still devastating losses.

Non-economic damages can include payment for pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost companionship of a loved one, and diminished quality of life.  These damages can be harder to prove, but Monge & Associates will help. 

Finally, in rare cases, when there was intentional wrongful act or an egregious disregard for life, it could be possible to get punitive damages.

Those aren’t meant to compensate but instead to punish defendants and they are rare. 

Contact Our Richmond Amazon Delivery Accident Lawyers Today

Do not hesitate to reach out to a Richmond Amazon delivery accident lawyer in the aftermath of your accident. Our legal team is here for you and we will treat your case with the true importance and compassion that it deserves.  

Our firm won’t charge fees for legal representation unless and until we prevail and get compensation for you, and when you schedule your consultation to talk with a member of our legal team, there is no charge to you.

To find out more about the services our firm can offer and the ways we can help you after an accident with a delivery driver from Amazon, give us a call or contact us online today.