Delivery Truck Accidents

The nation relies on UPS, FedEx, Amazon U-Haul and all kinds of delivery trucks every single day. From delivering cargo to consumers to transporting belongings when people are moving, delivery trucks are an integral part of our society. However, despite the training drivers of these trucks receive wrecks are bound to happen.

Winding streets, treacherous weather, working over their mandated hours, distracted and careless driving are some of the reasons delivery truck accidents occur. These incidents can cause substantial property damage, not to mention serious and even life-threatening injuries.

If you or a loved one was involved in an accident with a delivery truck, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact 1-800-TruckWreck as soon as possible to speak to acclaimed personal injury lawyers who specialize in delivery truck wrecks.

Various industries use delivery trucks for their operations. From delivering mail to retail items, to transporting products to construction sites, these trucks are an integral part of many businesses. While they may work for different industries, all delivery truck drivers are on tight schedules and are pressured to ensure deliveries for the satisfaction of their clients to maximize profits for their companies.

Some of the biggest players in the delivery truck industry use a variety of vehicles to provide their delivery services, including commercial vans, box trucks, and flatbed trucks. Often, these trucks are overloaded, and in some cases, they don’t meet safety requirements.

The job of a delivery truck driver is highly stressful. They have to complete their routes in a timely manner, and they’re often given a short timeframe in which to do so. Add the fact that they make dozens of stops, work long hours, navigate complex roadways, contend with treacherous weather, and it’s no wonder why collisions happen.

Some of the most common causes of delivery truck accidents include:

• Exceeding the speed limit in order to make timely deliveries
• Failing to obey the rules of the road
• Failure to observe the traffic conditions and modify their driving as-needed
• Not seeing traffic lights, signs, and other signals intended to control the flow of traffic
• Neglecting to use their turn signals
• Looking at GPS devices and maps while driving
• Answering calls from dispatchers while driving
• Obstructed views as a result of overloading

Some truck wrecks are also the result of companies not providing their delivery drivers with adequate training, or failing to maintain their delivery trucks. These are just some of the reasons why delivery truck accidents occur, and the results of these accidents can be disastrous. A driver could forcefully rear-end, T-bone, or side-swipe another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian or bicyclist, causing tens of thousands of dollars in property damage and debilitating injuries.

If you or a loved one was involved in an accident with a delivery truck, you need to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer who specializes in delivery truck accidents. The team at 1-800-Truck-Wreck is the most experienced in the business and they’re ready to help you get the medical treatment and compensation you deserve.

If drivers are negligent they’re liable for any resulting accident. The company that employs the driver can also be held liable. However, it’s up to you, the victim, to contact a legal expert, so they can hold the driver and the company responsible for the accident. Unfortunately, the average person may not be able to produce the necessary evidence. It’s our job at 1-800-Truck-Wreck to take on the burden of proof so you don’t have to.

After being involved in an accident, you’re trying to keep your life moving. If you sustained injuries, you need time to heal; if your vehicle was totaled, you’re need to figure out how you’re going to replace it. On top of everything else, you’re coming to terms with the ordeal you experienced. We want you to focus on you and your family, while we fight for you.

All too often, delivery truck accident victims end up having to pay out of their own pockets for the damages, hospital bills, and pain and suffering they endure. We don’t want you to be victimized even further.

At 1-800-TruckWreck, our personal injury attorneys will assist you with your delivery truck accident. We have the skills and knowledge needed to collect the necessary evidence, work with drivers and the companies that employ them, and stand up for our clients in court if necessary.

After an accident with a delivery truck, the most important thing is to call 911. The second most important call, is to contact the 1-800-Truck-Wreck attorneys. We’ll start working on your case right away so you can get your life back.