San Antonio Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon’s popularity has only increased in recent years, with the company processing 5.9 billion deliveries in the United States alone, and its sales increased by 15.6% from 2022 to 2023. These deliveries put tremendous pressure on drivers who operate 40,000 semi trucks and 30,000 vans to try to get packages to their customers, as indicated by the rate of truck-related fatalities corresponding to the increased demand for online orders.

If you were injured in an accident involving an Amazon delivery truck, it’s crucial that you understand your legal rights. An experienced San Antonio truck accident lawyer can guide you through the process of filing a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Contact us today to learn more during a free case review.

Common Causes of Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents

Estimates indicate that the average Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) driver delivers 250 to 300 packages a day. To stay on schedule, drivers must make a stop every two minutes and fifteen seconds. These demands increase the likelihood that other motorists will be injured or killed due to factors such as:

• Speeding – Drivers may speed to get to their destinations faster and keep tight delivery deadlines.
• Driving too fast for weather, road, or traffic conditions – Drivers may fail to adjust their driving behaviors during inclement weather or heavy traffic.
• Failing to use turn signals – Drivers might fail to indicate their turns because they come upon them unexpectedly.
• Backing up – After missing a stop, drivers may put their vehicle in reverse, which other motorists might not expect.
• Making unsafe stops – Drivers may stop in places that are not unloading zones, putting other motorists and pedestrians in danger.
• Driver fatigue – Drivers often work long hours, leading to drowsy driving.
• Changing lanes without checking blind spots – Drivers may be in a hurry and fail to check blind spots when out on deliveries.
• Tailgating – Some drivers may follow other vehicles too closely, rushing deliveries or trying to intimidate other motorists to move over.
• Distractions – Delivery drivers may receive frequent updates from the app, dispatch, and GPS instructions.
• Improperly loaded cargo – In a rush to load the vehicle, drivers may improperly load packages that shift during transit.
• Mechanical problems – Delivery drivers may use their own personal vehicles or DSP vehicles that log a lot of miles making deliveries. They can have mechanical issues that endanger other motorists.

An experienced lawyer can investigate your case and determine how it happened and who was at fault for it.

Who Is Responsible for an Amazon Delivery Accident?

Most Amazon packages are delivered by Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers. These individuals are not directly employed by Amazon, so the company can often insulate itself from liability due to this distinction. You might not be able to sue Amazon after a wreck with one of these drivers.

However, Amazon does provide Amazon Flex Insurance to these drivers, covering up to $1 million in third-party damages. To make a claim under this policy, you would need to be able to show the driver was working at the time of the accident and was at fault for it. An experienced lawyer can help you navigate this process.

Contact Our San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If you were injured in an Amazon delivery accident, The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help. A San Antonio injury lawyer from our firm can review your case during a free consultation you can arrange by calling us today.