Little Rock DHL Truck Accident Lawyers
Tough representation when DHL truck drivers cause injuries and deaths
DHL is a German delivery service that delivers packages and mail throughout the United States, including Little Rock, Arkansas. Like its largest competitors, FedEx and UPS, DHL offers express services that promise to make deliveries in just a few days. DHL’s delivery trucks are known for their yellow and red colors. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, our lawyers hold DHL truck drivers and the responsible DHL companies accountable when their drivers cause any type of accident that harms drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Our Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyers also file wrongful death claims when a DHL accident takes the life of your loved one. We’ve obtained numerous verdicts and settlements for six and seven figures, including $5 million for the victim of a truck accident who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
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- How does DHL operate?
- What types of DHL truck accidents do your lawyers handle?
- What causes a DHL truck accident in Little Rock?
- Who can file a DHL truck accident claim in Arkansas?
- Who is liable for my injuries after a Little Rock DHL truck accident?
- What types of truck accident injuries do you handle?
- What are the unique issues in DHL truck accident lawsuits?
- Do you have a Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyer near me?
How does DHL operate?
DHL is named after its three founders, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn. According to its website, DHL is the “world’s leading logistics company.” DHL employs more than 600,000 workers worldwide. Its divisions include:
- DHL Express. This company emphasizes that customers use this shipping company when “your shipment needs to be there fast.”
- DHL Global Forwarding. This business uses “domestic freight deliveries for the cargo of business customers worldwide.”
- DHL Supply Chain. This company handles shipping logistics.
- DHL eCommerce. This company provides “standard range- and day-definite shipping and returns.”
DHL has a partnership with USPS for the delivery of small packages.
What types of DHL truck accidents do your lawyers handle?
Our Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyers handle every type of truck accident, including rollovers, head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, multiple-vehicle accidents, and single-vehicle accidents which are common to every type of truck. Tractor-trailer accidents (the trucks that carry DHL shipments across states and to other states) can include jackknifes and underride/override crashes; our team handles those, too.
Accidents common to delivery trucks, including DHL minivans and box trucks, include:
- Blindspot accidents. DHL drivers can’t see through the back or sides of their trucks without the aid of mirrors and the latest digital technology. Drivers who fail to understand how to manage their driver spots should be held accountable for any Little Rock truck accidents they cause.
- Backing out accidents. Most residences in Little Rock have driveways. Any driver who pulls into your driveway needs to back out. We hold drivers liable when they back out into traffic improperly.
- Cargo accidents. The packages in the back of the truck need to be properly secured so they don’t move around during the truck’s journey. Moving cargo can cause a DHL driver to lose control of their truck.
- Visibility accidents. Most cars can’t see in front of a DHL truck, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Wide turn accidents. DHL tractor-trailers and box trucks need extra room to make turns. DHL truck drivers are responsible for not properly planning and executing their turns.
What causes a DHL truck accident in Little Rock?
At Bailey & Greer, we have the experience and professional relationships to show how DHL truck accidents occur. Some of the causes are the same as car accidents – drunk driving, driving too fast for weather conditions, improper passing, and violating the traffic laws of Arkansas.
Many DHL delivery truck accidents occur due to the following causes:
- Unknown terrain. Too many DHL drivers rely on their GPS to navigate their way around Little Rock. Delivery drivers can be easily distracted by their GPS.
- Improper training. DHL should train its drivers how to handle blind spots, turns, backouts, and every other driving problem that is likely to occur.
- Faulty truck maintenance. DHL and the driver should routinely inspect the brakes, tires, camera technology, and all other parts of the truck to ensure they are safe to drive.
- Tired drivers. Trucking companies need to monitor their drivers to ensure they are rested during every trip they take. Commercial truck drivers must comply with the FMCSA hours of service rules.
- DHL’s Express Service advertises they will get your shipment delivered “fast.” There’s a price for driving too fast. Drivers who speed are more likely to cause rear-end accidents, intersection accidents, rollovers, and other serious truck accidents.
- Poor route design. DHL and the driver should understand their truck routes and ensure that they avoid dangerous situations, such as backing out into traffic, where possible.
- The Arkansas traffic laws. In-state and out-of-state drivers are required to comply with all of Arkansas’ traffic laws.
- Driver distraction. Driving is no time to text message, eat, drink, read, or do anything that takes a driver’s eyes and minds off the road and hands off the steering wheel.
Who can file a DHL truck accident claim in Arkansas?
Any injured victim of a DHL truck accident can file a personal injury claim. Our Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyers file claims on behalf of:
If your child is injured, you can file an accident claim on your child’s behalf. The family of any person killed in a DHL truck accident can file a wrongful death action.
$1.7 Million Settlement in a Truck Accident Case
Our client was operating an 18-wheeler and was stopped in a construction zone on a rural, two-lane highway. Another 18-wheeler behind our client failed to slow down in the construction zone and slammed into the back of our client at over 50 miles per hour. The at-fault driver died in the crash. The defendant trucking company who employed the at-fault driver defended the case by saying it simply did not know how the crash occurred. Furthermore, the defendant trucking company said the crash was so bad that any technology, like the truck’s on-board camera, was completely destroyed in the crash. After conducting extensive discovery, we were able to determine that the defendant trucking company actually destroyed the on-board camera and destroyed the digital file that contained the video footage of the wreck. Soon after we made this discovery, the defendant trucking company settled for their insurance limits.
Who is liable for my injuries after a Little Rock DHL truck accident?
Our Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyers are skilled at holding the following defendants liable for the injuries and deaths they cause:
- The DHL truck driver. Every driver is liable if they cause injuries or death due to their negligence.
- DHL or one of its companies. The company that hires the DHL truck driver is generally liable for any accidents their employee causes. DHL may also be liable for its own negligence, which may include failing to:
- Examine their driver’s driving credentials and monitor their performance
- Educate the drivers about the dangers they may encounter while driving
- Maintain their truck fleet and make necessary repairs
- Ensure the truck is properly loaded
- A manufacturer of defective truck parts. DHL trucks must be safe to drive. We hold manufacturers liable when defective tires, brakes, electrical systems, or other parts of a DHL truck fail, and that failure causes a Little Rock accident.
- Maintenance and repair companies. Maintenance companies are often hired to ensure that DHL trucks have the correct equipment and that the truck is in good working condition. Repair companies fix any known problems. We hold these companies accountable when they fail to comply with their obligations.
At Bailey & Greer, we also file DHL truck accident claims against loading companies, sellers of alcohol, and Arkansas agencies or entities that are responsible for your DHL truck accident in Little Rock.
What types of truck accident injuries do you handle?
Bailey & Greer demands full compensation when a DHL truck accident happens in Little Rock. We seek damages for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. We represent victims who have any type of serious injury, including:
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractures/broken bones
- Loss of limb/traumatic amputation
- Severe burns
- Internal bleeding and organ injuries
- Nerve and muscle injuries
- Ligament, tendon, and tissue damage
- Crush injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Shoulder, neck, and back injuries
Our Little Rock truck accident lawyers also file wrongful death actions if a loved one dies in a truck crash.
What are the unique issues in DHL truck accident lawsuits?
At Bailey & Greer, we handle the complex issues for you. These issues include:
- Determining who is responsible. DHL has many different companies. We file the claims against the correct DHL companies.
- Understanding which federal laws regulate the trucking industry and delivery drivers. There are specific inspection requirements, electronic log requirements, loading requirements, and hours of service requirements that may affect your claim.
- Understanding how common carrier laws apply to DHL trucking accidents.
- Working with the local police who investigated your accident.
- Working with private investigators and traffic reconstruction experts.
- Working with your doctors and our own network of doctors.
Do you have a Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyer near me?
Bailey & Greer meets clients at our Little Rock office located at 415 N McKinley Suite #250-J. Our office is near Little Rock Zoo and Park Plaza Mall. We will travel to visit you if necessary. We also hold consultations by phone and through video.
We understand your anxiety. We’ll prepare you for each phase of your claim.
Talk with our Little Rock DHL truck accident lawyers today
DHL truck drivers are a common sight across Little Rock. It’s nice when they deliver the package you want. It’s not nice when they crash into your car. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we’ve been fighting for injury victims and families for 35 years. We’re respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal industry for our strong advocacy and our impressive record of results. To schedule an appointment, please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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415 N McKinley Suite #250-J, Little Rock, AR 72205
Call: 501-213-1512