Goshen, IN Personal Injury Law Firm Represents Those Injured in Amazon Truck Accidents
Indiana Accident Attorneys Aggressively Pursue Compensation for Accident Victims
Since 2015, Amazon delivery drivers have been involved in 60 accident that led to serious injuries and 13 fatalities, including the death of a Chicago toddler that was struck and killed by a delivery driver while making a left turn. However, Amazon executives continually refuse to enact proposed measures that would increase safety measures for drivers, including a requirement to drug test drivers.
Why do Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents Happen?
There are many reasons why Amazon delivery drivers get into accidents. These are some of the most common causes:
- Failure to yield to other vehicles or pedestrians
- Speeding to make deliveries on time
- Following other vehicles too closely
- Improper load weight
- Illegal turns made when following Amazon’s internal GPS app, Rabbit
- Rollover accidents
- Brake failure
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Improper traffic maneuvers
- Drowsy driving
Common Injuries Resulting From Accidents with Amazon Delivery Trucks
Amazon delivery trucks are commercial vehicles that are larger than passenger cars and may be carrying several hundred pounds of additional weight. This combination of size and speed makes accidents involving them especially dangerous, and sometimes even deadly. Some types of injuries that may be sustained in accidents with commercial vehicles include:
- Fractures and contusions
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Back and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries, including concussions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD
Contact a Qualified Goshen, IN Injury Attorney
Did a collision with an Amazon delivery driver cause you to sustain critical injuries? Contact the Goshen, IN personal injury lawyers at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your no-charge initial consultation today.
