Little Rock Amazon Truck Accident Lawyers
Helping victims of crashes involving Amazon trucks and delivery vehicles
Amazon vehicles can be found on almost any road and any neighborhood in Little Rock. While it’s wonderful to be able to order whatever you want from the comfort of your home, Amazon and its drivers do need to prioritize the safety of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. No product is worth causing serious injuries or fatalities. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, our Little Rock truck accident lawyers have been strong advocates for personal injury victims for 35 years. We’ve obtained hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements. In one illustrative case, we obtained $5 million for a truck accident victim who suffered a traumatic brain injury. Our Amazon vehicle accident lawyers are ready to hold negligent drivers, trucking companies, and Amazon accountable. Call us today to assert your right to compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and property damage.
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- How does Amazon’s delivery van service operate?
- What types of accidents do Amazon truck drivers cause?
- Why do Amazon delivery van accidents happen in Little Rock?
- Who can file a personal injury claim after a crash with an Amazon vehicle?
- Who is liable for an Amazon delivery van accident in Little Rock?
- What injuries do Little Rock truck accidents cause?
- What are some of the challenges your lawyers handle when Amazon truck accidents happen?
- Do you have a Little Rock Amazon accident lawyer near me?
How does Amazon’s delivery van service operate?
Amazon has numerous fulfillment centers where drivers deliver and pick up the goods that consumers purchase. One of these fulfillment centers is located in Little Rock. The center employs 2,000 people.
These drivers then make deliveries throughout Little Rock, Arkansas, and the country. Some of Amazon’s transportation subsidiaries include Amazon Flex, Amazon Logistics, and Amazon Air. Amazon’s Delivery Partner Services hires contractors to deliver their products. Amazon Prime promises that deliveries will be made quickly -- even overnight.
The people who deliver Amazon products can use their own vehicles. Many drivers use Amazon’s fleet of delivery vans, which have fewer windows and therefore, decreased visibility.
What types of accidents do Amazon truck drivers cause?
Our Little Rock Amazon truck accident lawyers represent people who have been injured in:
- Blind spot accidents
- Back-up collisions
- Intersection crashes
- Cargo spills and shifts
- Jackknives
- Rollovers
- Head-to-head crashes
- Swinging trailer accidents
- Broadsides/T-bone accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- Multi-vehicle crashes
- Underride accidents
- Overpass accidents/ bridge strikes
Why do Amazon delivery van accidents happen in Little Rock?
At Bailey & Greer, we’re skilled at showing that your Amazon delivery van accident was due to one of the following causes:
- Over-reliance on GPS. Most Amazon delivery van drivers rely on GPS to find their destinations. When drivers look at a GPS instead of listening to it, the driver isn’t focused on the road.
- Not being trained properly. Amazon or the trucking company that hires an Amazon delivery driver should train the driver how to handle blind spots, avoid backing out, and every other driving problem they are likely to experience.
- Faulty fleet maintenance. The companies that own the Amazon truck (whether they’re an Amazon company or an independent company) must regularly inspect, maintain, and repair their trucks – every year and before each trip. For example, tires need to have the correct amount of pressure.
- The owners and drivers of Amazon delivery vans need to ensure that the drivers have enough rest. Some drivers push the limits on how long they drive to make more money. Many drivers drive late at night.
- Amazon and Amazon Prime in particular promise speedy deliveries – pressuring drivers to exceed the speed limit. Speeding is a common cause of rear-end crashes, intersection accidents, rollovers, and other Little Rock truck accidents.
Other causes of Amazon truck accidents include driver intoxication, driver distraction (such as texting while driving), tailgating, a failure to yield the right of way, improper passing, improper merging, and violations of any Arkansas traffic law.
Who can file a personal injury claim after a crash with an Amazon vehicle?
Our Little Rock Amazon delivery van accident lawyers file personal injury claims on behalf of any victim, including:
- Drivers and passengers in other cars
- Pedestrians
- Bicycle riders
- Motorcycle riders
We also file claims for parents if their child is injured during a neighborhood delivery, or for the driver of the Amazon truck if a third party (such as a manufacturer) caused their injuries.
Bailey & Greer also files wrongful death claims if your loved one is killed in a Little Rock vehicle accident.
$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 an Amazon delivery van accident in Little Rock?
We file claims against all responsible defendants (depending on how the accident happened and the delivery arrangements) including:
- The driver of the Amazon delivery van
- The owner of the Amazon delivery van
- Amazon or one of its subsidiaries
- A manufacturer of defective delivery van parts
- A maintenance or repair company
- An alcohol vendor who sold alcohol to a visibly intoxicated driver
- The Arkansas Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies
We may also file claims against other drivers, a loading company, or a company that arranged the delivery.
What injuries do Little Rock truck accidents cause?
At Bailey & Greer, our personal injury lawyers file claims on behalf of any Amazon delivery van accident victims who suffer a serious or catastrophic injury, including:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Simple, complex, compound, or other types of fractures
- Traumatic amputation/loss of any body part
- Burn injuries
- Internal bleeding and internal organ injuries
- Tissue, nerve, muscle, tendon, or ligament damage
- Back, shoulder, and neck
- Scarring and disfigurement
We file wrongful death lawsuits if a close family member was killed in a Little Rock Amazon delivery van accident.
We demand compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and property damages.
What are some of the challenges of Amazon truck accident cases?
Our lawyers understand the specific challenges of handling an Amazon truck accident claim, including:
- Determining which companies, including Amazon companies, are responsible.
- Showing that a truck driver or company (including Amazon) violated the FMCSA hours of service rules, failed to keep electronic driving logs, or failed to load the van properly.
- Understanding how common carrier laws affect your claim.
Do you have a Little Rock Amazon accident lawyer near me?
Bailey & Greer meets truck accident victims and families at our Little Rock office located at 415 N McKinley Suite #250-J. We’re near Park Plaza Mall and the Little Rock Zoo. We do make alternate arrangements when necessary. We also speak with clients by phone and through online conferences.
We understand how anxious and upset you are. We’ll answer all your questions and guide you through the claims process.
Speak with our Little Rock Amazon accident lawyers today
Whether someone is driving to the Little Rock Amazon fulfillment center or making a delivery in a Little Rock neighborhood, there’s a constant risk of a serious accident. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we work aggressively to hold drivers and trucking companies liable when accidents send victims to the hospital and cause long-term pain and suffering. Our Little Rock Amazon accident lawyers have helped many accident victims like you obtain strong recoveries – some for millions of dollars. To schedule a free consultation, please call us or complete our contact form. We handle truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid until you get paid.
Little Rock Office
415 N McKinley Suite #250-J, Little Rock, AR 72205
Call: 501-213-1512