Delivery drivers accept a serious responsibility every time they get behind the wheel. While delivering products is their job, their greater duty is to get that job done safely.
These heavy vehicles can cause significant damage when involved in a collision. Connect with a Sparks truck accident lawyer for help if you have been hurt in a delivery truck crash.
Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers has represented over 30,000 clients in our decades of service. We understand that each case comes with its own set of complexities, and with our 150 years of combined experience, a Sparks delivery truck accident lawyer from our team is ready to work through any challenges your situation presents. Â
Trust Your Case to a Sparks Delivery Truck Accident Attorney from Shook & Stone
Our Sparks personal injury lawyers operate by a code of ethics and standards and with a client-first mindset. You are not just a case number or “job” to us. We see your pain and the injustice you have suffered, and we are here to offer you support and hope as we fight to make things right. We have taken cases other firms would not touch and have secured favorable verdicts.
One of the most important tips to help maximize your personal injury settlement is getting medical care after your accident. Having your injuries documented, diagnosed, and treated supports your health and chances for recovery and strengthens your claim. After seeing a doctor, connect with a delivery truck accident lawyer in Sparks right away.
Post-accident investigations are more productive when the time closes after the incident, as evidence is typically more available. Our team will handle every legal detail of your claim and take on all communication with insurance companies and other involved parties so you can focus on recovery.
How Delivery Truck Accidents Happen
Delivery truck accidents can result from driver error and many other reasons. Drivers are under pressure to complete deliveries fast. In the rush to get the job done, a driver may pull over or re-enter traffic unsafely, failing to see pedestrians or other vehicles nearby.
Fatigue is another danger. The intense demands Amazon puts on drivers were exposed in the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) report, The Worst Mile.
Drivers have to make deliveries every one to one-to-two minutes, without taking breaks, to meet quotas, and are often driven to exhaustion. The legal implications of truck driver fatigue in Nevada are significant.
Drivers may also be distracted. They are constantly checking delivery locations and looking for faster routes. They may make sudden stops upon recognizing an address or run a red light to avoid losing precious time between deliveries.Â
Unique Considerations for Delivery Truck Accidents
Identifying the party responsible for paying your damages can be more challenging in a delivery truck accident, and is a job best left to an experienced delivery truck accident attorney in Sparks. Though there may be a company logo on the truck and the driver may wear company clothes, the company itself may not be liable.
Many delivery drivers are not actual employees of the delivery company, but work as independent contractors. FedEx drivers may work through the FedEx Custom Critical platform, and Amazon delivery drivers may be an Amazon delivery service partner driver.
In these situations, the truck operator’s insurance, not the company’s insurance, may be responsible for paying you compensation.
Commercial truck operators, companies, and inspectors must also abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Shook & Stone knows these regulations and is prepared to expose any incidents of non-compliance that could support your claim.Â
Possible Liable Parties in a Delivery Truck Accident
Drivers are not the only potentially liable parties in a delivery truck accident. If the driver is an actual company employee, the company may be culpable. This may also be the case if company negligence contributed to the accident. The company may have failed to train or complete background checks on the driver, or failed to keep their trucks in safe condition.
Third-party drivers could also be liable if their careless or reckless actions caused the crash. When government agencies responsible for maintaining roads and traffic signals fail to fulfill these duties, the respective office may bear fault.
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Getting Compensation for Your Truck Accident Losses
An important aspect of understanding average settlements in personal injury cases is recognizing that there really is no average amount. The compensation available depends on the specifics of your situation. These factors include:
- How serious your injuries are
- The extent of your physical and emotional pain and suffering
- The amount of pay you lost while recovering, and potential lost earnings if you cannot return to work
- Your medical expenses, including future care needs
- The value of property repairs or replacement
- The effects of your injuries on your independence and enjoyment of life
- The amount of fault, if any, you bear for the accident
Your Sparks delivery truck accident attorney will consider every detail of your situation and calculate an amount to cover your losses and restore a sense of justice. We may not be able to offer an average settlement amount, but we can promise to fight for the highest compensation possible.
Why Fault Matters
By understanding modified comparative fault in Nevada, you can see how your level of fault can affect your compensation. Nevada allows accident victims to sue for damages as long as the victims are not more than 50% to blame. If you meet this eligibility standard, you can still see a compensation reduction proportionate to your percentage of blame.
If you are found 10% at fault, you can collect 90% of the total calculated compensation amount. A skilled attorney can fight back against unfair accusations that the other side may present to lower their payout and deny you justice.
We will work diligently to compile convincing evidence supporting your claim and proving the at-fault party’s negligence.Â
We Champion the Rights of Injury Victims
At Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers, our mission is to champion your rights and secure the financial justice you deserve. We are guided by principles of respect, integrity, innovation, compassion, and success.
Count on your Sparks delivery truck accident lawyer for top-notch representation and a personal connection.Â
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