As more people rely on delivery services to bring products, groceries, and food right to their door, the number and frequency of delivery truck accidents have increased dramatically. Companies like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DoorDash, Instacart, and others may rely on regional providers and gig-economy drivers to deliver products, often with aggressive delivery schedules. Drivers work long hours navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods, often on tight timetables. This situation has created a serious risk of accidents involving delivery service drivers.
Determining who is responsible for a delivery service accident is not always straightforward. Injured people may find themselves facing a large, well-funded corporation with significant resources. Identifying the responsible party and holding them accountable for the harm they caused can be challenging.
The delivery truck accident attorneys at Robenalt Law have the experience and resources to investigate the crash, identify who was responsible, and hold them accountable for the harm they caused.
What Are Common Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents?
Delivery drivers face unique pressures that increase the risk of serious accidents. Tight delivery schedules, navigating repeated stops in unfamiliar neighborhoods, distraction caused by using a mapping app or the company’s delivery routing system, and fatigue from the constant unloading of cargo create a high-risk driving environment. Mistakes can happen quickly, and the cost of a momentary distraction or lapse in judgment can be devastating.
Common causes of delivery truck accidents include:
- Distracted driving, including the use of cell phones and routing apps
- Speeding
- Aggressive or reckless driving
- Driver fatigue
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Inadequate driver training
- Improper or unsafe cargo loading
- Adverse weather conditions
- Poor road conditions
- Company pressure to meet unrealistic delivery quotas
Delivery truck accidents are almost always preventable. When a delivery truck driver carelessly fails to avoid a collision, they should be held liable for the harm they cause.
Common Injuries Caused by Delivery Truck Accidents
A delivery truck accident can cause serious injuries. Most delivery trucks are larger than many passenger vehicles and generate greater force, increasing the potential for serious harm. Common injuries in delivery truck accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head, neck, and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts, lacerations, and severe bruising
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Severe burns
- Whiplash, torn ligaments, and other soft tissue injuries
- Catastrophic injuries paralysis
- Wrongful death
What Can I Recover After a Delivery Truck Accident?
If you were injured in a delivery truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
Robenalt Law Helps Clients Recover After a Delivery Truck Accident
Delivery trucks are common on Ohio roads. When one of these vehicles causes an accident, our attorneys have the resources and expertise to fight for the compensation you deserve.
The delivery truck accident lawyer team at Robenalt Law handles claims against delivery companies, including:
- FedEx
- UPS
- DHL
- Amazon
- DoorDash
- Walmart
- Local delivery service companies
Our delivery truck lawyer team can identify who was responsible, handle the insurance claim, negotiate a fair settlement, or, if necessary, take your case to court to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Contact Robenalt Law Today
Robenalt Law has offices in Cleveland and Columbus, and handles delivery truck accident injury claims throughout Ohio and nationwide. Call our Cleveland office at (216) 223-7535 or our Columbus office at (614) 695-3800 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation appointment to discuss your situation and how we can help.
