You can file a truck accident claim against Amazon by reporting your accident to their customer service department to start the process. You should also get medical attention first and consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Our attorneys can help you collect necessary evidence, properly document the incident, and identify who is liable for your damages. We’ll file your claim, handle the insurance companies, and fight to recover the maximum compensation.
Our Team has recovered billions of dollars for people injured in accidents. Call today to schedule your free consultation and find out how our Charlotte truck accident lawyers can help with your case.
Is Amazon Liable for Truck Accidents?
Whether or not Amazon is liable for your accident depends on its relationship with the driver. Amazon truck drivers typically fall into one of several categories:
- Amazon employees: If the driver is directly employed by Amazon and acted negligently while on duty, you can typically hold Amazon liable for their employee’s actions.
- Delivery Service Partner drivers: These drivers work for third parties contracted by Amazon. Liability usually rests with their employer.
- Amazon Flex drivers: Flex drivers are contractors working directly with Amazon. Liability depends on whether the driver was actively delivering packages using Amazon’s app at the time of the accident.
Even if a contracted driver caused your crash, Amazon can be liable under certain circumstances. Our attorneys will file claims with all at-fault parties. Taking the right steps in the hours and days after your accident can increase your chances of recovering compensation.
Get Medical Attention
If you didn’t receive medical care after the crash, see a doctor as soon as possible. Some conditions, like whiplash or internal trauma, may not appear until hours or days later. Your health and safety are your top concerns after an accident.
Seeking and following treatment shows you take your injuries seriously. It also creates medical documentation that may serve as important evidence in your legal case.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Amazon may reach out to you with a settlement offer not long after your accident. It can be tempting to take it if you need money, but it may be less than what your case is worth. Don’t accept a settlement or discuss your case with insurers before speaking with our Team.
We’ll manage your claim and ensure you are treated fairly by insurance companies that may try to underpay or deny your claim. We will negotiate for a fair settlement and take your case to court if necessary.
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Report the Accident to Amazon
Contact Amazon and report the accident as soon as possible so there’s an official record of what happened. This confirms their driver was involved and can affect discussions about responsibility.
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Inform Your Auto Insurance Company
You’ll likely need to inform your own insurance company as well, even if you are not at fault. Most insurance policies require this after an accident. Our attorney can review your policy and make sure you comply with its requirements.
Collect Evidence
Gathering evidence immediately after the crash can assist our Team with its investigation. Witness statements, video footage, and photos that show the accident scene, vehicle damage, and road conditions capture details while they are still fresh.
Our Team can help by collecting more complex pieces of evidence, such as Electronic Logging Devices mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for most large commercial trucks.
Document Your Damages
Your records, invoices, and receipts demonstrate the full impact of your accident. This documentation allows our lawyers to calculate maximum compensation for both economic and non–economic losses.
In an Amazon truck accident case, we can often seek compensation for:
- Emergency care
- Current and future medical needs
- Lost wages and benefits
- Property damages
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Pain and suffering
In rare cases, a court may award punitive damages if it believes Amazon acted in an illegal or excessively reckless manner.
Protect Your Information
You’ll want to keep close friends and family in the loop, but it’s smart to avoid sharing personal details or opinions about the accident on social media. Insurance companies can and will investigate your activities to look for reasons to deny your claim.
Even casually telling a friend you are feeling better so they don’t worry about you can be used against you. Keep most conversations about your case between you and your lawyer.
Get Help With Your Amazon Truck Accident Claim
You can file a truck accident claim against Amazon by contacting them through their customer service department. Consult with our attorneys to help with your claim, but first make sure you get medical attention to address and document your injuries.
If Amazon is not directly liable for your damages, our Team will file claims with the appropriate Delivery Service Partners or independent contractors. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation that makes a difference in your life and helps you move on.
At CR Legal Team, We Stand Up For You®. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience helping injured accident victims who were injured through no fault of their own. Call today for your free consultation and tell us about your Amazon truck accident.
