Amazon’s delivery trucks are a fixture on St. Louis roads. When Amazon drivers are pressured to meet tight delivery deadlines, crashes can and do happen.
If you were the victim of an Amazon truck accident, you could be entitled to substantial compensation. The personal injury attorneys at Sumner Law Group, LLC, are ready to help you pursue your claim.
Our Amazon delivery truck accident lawyers fight to hold Amazon and its network of contractors accountable for injuring innocent victims in St. Louis. If you were hurt in a collision with an Amazon van, Prime semi-truck, or Amazon delivery driver, our team wants to be your tenacious advocates.
Call or contact us online today for a free consultation with our St. Louis truck accident lawyers.
How Can a Lawyer Help with an Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Case?
Amazon uses a fleet of vehicles, from independently owned vans to large tractor-trailers, and sorting out the chain of responsibility can be difficult. Our attorneys’ experience allows us to efficiently resolve cases that would otherwise cause our clients headaches and confusion.
Some of the methods we use to resolve truck accident cases include:
- Securing evidence that positions your case for success – Amazon delivery vans often contain GPS trackers and telematics systems that record speed, braking, and location data. That information is among the evidence that can establish negligence, along with witness statements and other assets we can collect to bolster your case.
- Keeping insurance companies honest and at a safe distance from you – Amazon’s logistics partners may have multiple insurance policies that apply to a single collision. Our St. Louis Amazon truck accident attorneys can evaluate and enforce the details of these policies, all while keeping insurance adjusters off your back.
- Documenting damages and calculating your case value – Most delivery truck accident victims face a devastating combination of economic and non-economic damages, from medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering. Your lawyer from Sumner Law Group, LLC, can document and calculate your damages while preparing for settlement negotiations.
- Fighting for your financial recovery – Our settlement demands will be fair, substantiated, and unflinching. If the liable parties do not meet our demands, we will be ready to fight for you in the courtroom.
Any case that involves a large corporation like Amazon comes with added complexity. Amazon truck accident cases require understanding not only Missouri tort law but also the intricate corporate structures Amazon uses to avoid liability.
Our attorneys are well-equipped to handle your case. Not only do we have a nuanced knowledge of the law, but we also have real-world experience that makes us confident in taking on insurance companies, Amazon, and any other party that owes you compensation.
Who Is Liable in an Amazon Truck Accident in Missouri?
Determining liability after an Amazon truck accident is not always straightforward. Amazon rarely owns its delivery vehicles. Instead, the e-commerce giant typically contracts with third-party “Delivery Service Partners” (DSPs). Each DSP hires and supervises its own drivers but operates under Amazon’s strict delivery schedule and branding.
With this in mind, we might seek compensation for your damages from:
- The Amazon delivery truck driver
- The delivery contractor (DSP) contracted by Amazon
- Amazon as a corporate entity
- Vehicle manufacturers or maintenance providers whose negligence contributed to the crash
- Other drivers at fault for the crash
An Amazon truck lawyer in St. Louis from our team can examine employment contracts, dispatch records, Amazon’s policies, and other important documentation to identify all potential defendants.
What Damages Can I Recover After an Amazon Delivery Truck Crash?
Compensation after an Amazon delivery vehicle accident depends on your specific injuries and related losses. Victims of Amazon delivery truck collisions often suffer devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Your recoverable compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Wrongful death benefits
An attorney from Sumner Law Group, LLC, can work with medical experts and economists to fully document your damages, which will be specific to you and your crash.
How Long Do I Have to File an Amazon Truck Accident Claim in St. Louis?
Under Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120, most personal injury claims must be filed within five years from the date of the crash. That includes Amazon Prime truck accident lawsuits.
Waiting too long to get an attorney could weaken your case as evidence disappears and witnesses’ memories fade. To preserve your right to recover compensation and have the strongest case possible after an Amazon delivery truck crash, it is vital to contact an attorney from our team as soon as possible.
Can I Sue Amazon Directly After a Truck Accident?
In some cases, Amazon is liable for crashes involving its employees or contracted drivers. However, the unique facts surrounding your collision determine liability.
Amazon often argues that it is not directly responsible for its drivers’ actions because they work for third-party delivery contractors. Yet some courts are skeptical of that defense when Amazon maintains control over:
- Delivery routes and times
- Training and performance metrics
- Vehicle branding and safety standards
- Monitoring through Amazon’s internal tracking apps
The lines defining Amazon and its contractors are increasingly blurred, which is an important consideration when determining liability for your crash.
What Evidence Do I Need to Prove an Amazon Truck Accident Claim?
The quality of a truck accident case can hinge largely on the quality of evidence in the accident victim’s favor. Some examples of critical evidence in your case may include:
- Police accident reports
- Information from vehicle event data recorders (EDRs), potentially including the Amazon vehicle’s onboard computer
- Amazon driver app records
- Eyewitness statements and video footage
- Employment and contractor agreements
- Maintenance and inspection records
Our experienced Amazon crash attorney can send preservation letters to Amazon and its contractors after the accident, when circumstances warrant, to prevent key data and other evidence from being destroyed or disposed of. The sooner you retain Sumner Law Firm, LLC, the sooner we can take protective actions.
Why Should I Choose a Local St. Louis Lawyer for My Amazon Truck Accident Case?
Amazon has vast legal resources. Insurance companies are also formidable institutions that fight aggressively against injured victims’ pursuit of fair compensation.
With an Amazon truck accident lawyer from Sumner Law Group, LLC, you too can have a powerful force at your disposal. Accident survivors trust our firm because:
- We have an office on Bonhomme Avenue in St. Louis, so we know the highways, Amazon distribution hubs, insurance providers, and court systems across St. Louis —each of which may be key features of your case.
- Our attorneys have secured life-changing verdicts and settlements, including in delivery truck accident cases like yours.
- Our clients receive the best service we can provide, and you will work directly with a lawyer who listens, communicates, and fights for the financial outcome you deserve.
- There is no out-of-pocket cost when you hire Sumner Law Group, LLC, as we handle Amazon accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
If you have been injured in an Amazon delivery truck accident, do not let corporate lawyers and insurance adjusters decide the fate of your financial future. Let our team advocate for you by handling the investigation, negotiations, and litigation for you.
Call Sumner Law Group, LLC, today or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.
