When you’re involved in a crash with a delivery driver, you face a greater risk of serious injuries because delivery vehicles are often larger than standard passenger cars or SUVs. You also face additional complexities in determining who the appropriate defendants are.
Monge & Associates has been fighting for delivery accident victims for decades, and we know the laws that apply to these claims in Washington state. Our Spokane personal injury attorneys can help you understand your rights, build a solid claim, and fight for justice.
To learn more about how our legal team can advocate for you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a Spokane delivery accident lawyer.
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How Monge & Associates Can Help in Your Delivery Accident Claim
Monge & Associates will guide you through the delivery accident claims process, bringing decades of experience to your case.
Our firm has helped victims since 1993, and we have consistently offered compassionate representation to those who are coping with accidents involving delivery drivers. We can:
- Investigate your claim: We have the necessary resources to conduct a thorough investigation into the delivery driver’s role with the company, the cause of the crash, and the extent of your losses. We can also connect with accident reconstruction specialists and other experts in our network to build the strongest possible claim.
- Negotiate with the insurance company: Over more than 30 years, we’ve honed our negotiation skills and have stood up to some of the biggest auto insurers and delivery companies in the Spokane area. Insurers know we won’t back down, so we can maximize the chances of negotiating a fair settlement.
- Represent you in court: Our team has recovered over $1 billion for clients. We understand how to present compelling claims that help you maximize the chances of getting fully paid for all of your losses and damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or the wrongful death of a loved one.
We also keep you informed throughout your claim so you know what to expect and can get your questions answered.
Common Delivery Companies in Spokane
Both national and local delivery companies serve the Spokane area. Drivers of any of these companies could become involved in a collision that puts you at risk of harm. Some of the different types of delivery vehicles in the area include:
- FedEx
- UPS
- DHL
- SCS Delivery
- DeVries Business Services
- Spokane Delivery Service
- Courier & Hot Shot
- Shipt
- Uber Direct
- Estes Express
- XPO
- Local storefronts with delivery vehicles
These delivery services use a wide variety of different kinds of vehicles to transport goods and services, including:
- Box trucks
- Cargo vans
- Step vans/walk-in vans
- Refrigerated trucks or reefers
- Semi-trucks
- Flatbeds
There are also bicycle messengers who make deliveries, as well as individuals who drive their own passenger car and offer delivery services through an app or last-mile delivery service provider.
How Do Delivery Accidents Happen?
Delivery drivers regularly travel the roads of Spokane, and sometimes they make dangerous decisions behind the wheel that put themselves and others at risk. Some of the most common causes of delivery accidents can include:
- Fatigued drivers who face pressure to work long hours for economic reasons
- Drivers who are distracted by using an app, navigating unfamiliar areas while using a GPS, or who otherwise fail to pay careful attention to the road
- Drivers who operate their vehicles recklessly under pressure to make many deliveries in a short time
- Drivers who don’t have the proper training, especially for the operation of large vehicles
- Delivery vehicles that are not properly maintained
- Improperly loaded delivery vehicles
- Defects in the vehicle or its parts
It’s important to identify how the accident happened because this can help you determine who is to blame and what types of legal arguments you should be making.
For example, you will pursue a claim under product liability laws if a problem with the delivery vehicle caused the accident, while you’d pursue a negligence claim if the issue was a fatigued driver.
Monge & Associates will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident, including obtaining records from apps, driver cell phone records, delivery company maintenance logs, driver credentials, and witness statements. We can also connect with accident reconstruction specialists and other experts who can identify how the incident happened and the extent of the loss.
The goal is to ensure you identify all defendants who could be held liable, so you can maximize your chances of getting justice.
Who is Responsible When a Delivery Driver Hurts You
When a delivery driver hurts you, a number of different parties could potentially be responsible depending on the situation. This could include:
- A driver who was negligent (behaved more carelessly than a reasonable driver would have, or violated a safety rule)
- The company employing the driver (based on its own negligence or because it employs a negligent driver and vicarious liability rules make the company liable for the employee’s on-the-job actions)
- The manufacturer of a defective vehicle or its parts
- The delivery vehicle maintenance company based on negligence
- Road designers and those responsible for road maintenance when an issue with the road itself caused the accident.
The responsible party, or parties, can be held accountable when you pursue a damage claim. You can seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. This includes future losses, such as when you have ongoing medical bills to pay or if your earning power was impacted over the long-term by the injuries you suffered.
The more defendants who could potentially be held responsible, the greater the chances that there will be enough insurance coverage to fully pay for your damages. Monge & Associates takes a big picture view of your case and all of the parties who could be held liable based on contributing to causing you harm.
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Contact a Spokane Delivery Accident Lawyer Today
A collision with a massive delivery vehicle can cause catastrophic injuries, and you should not have to fight national logistics corporations or their insurance adjusters on your own while you are trying to heal. Since 1993, Monge & Associates has stood up to aggressive commercial defense teams, recovering over $1 Billion for injured victims.
Our experienced delivery driver accident lawyers will investigate your crash, secure the necessary app data or dispatch logs, and build a case designed to recover maximum compensation for your medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We believe in compassionate, client-first advocacy, and because we operate on a contingency fee basis, you owe us no legal fees unless we win your case.
Give our Spokane office a call or contact us online today to schedule a 100% free, no-obligation case evaluation.