Delivery truck drivers have a duty to operate their truck or vehicle with care. Motorists who cause accidents may be held responsible through an insurance claim or lawsuit. The company that owns the delivery vehicle or employs the motorist could be responsible as well. A Woodbridge delivery truck accident lawyer can advise you on how you may seek compensation after a delivery truck accident.
Call the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC today at (571) 229-1800 for additional details about how our team could assist you or a loved one after a delivery truck accident in Woodbridge.
Delivery Trucks Are an Imminent Hazard
As the world continues to shift towards one dominated by e-commerce rather than brick and mortar retail, the role that delivery vehicles fill will seemingly continue to increase. This could mean an escalation in the number of delivery drivers on the road, as more people order their goods rather than shop for them in person.
The New York Times notes how delivery drivers for companies are prone to be in accidents, noting that e-commerce giants often avoid responsibility for their drivers’ accidents.
The motor vehicle delivery landscape is vast and ever-evolving. Other services such as moving companies and food delivery services may be responsible for accidents caused by their employees and contractors. Delivery trucks, in particular, are hazardous to:
- Other motorists
- Passengers
- Bicyclists
- Motorcyclists
- Pedestrians
The Weight of Trucks Pose a Danger to Everyone on the Road
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) explains that large trucks, a category that may include a number of delivery trucks, may weigh as much as 30 times more than smaller vehicles they share the roads with. When a collision occurs, it is the occupants of other vehicles that generally sustain an injury. Sometimes, these injuries are fatal.
The size and weight of delivery trucks may generally be greater than other vehicles on the road, particularly when they are loaded with cargo. Such vehicles may present unique hazards to others, including:
- That their weight may result in longer stopping times
- That their size and weight may make them more difficult to control around turns
- That they may be susceptible to rollovers, which could affect the health outcomes of an accident
- That delivery drivers may work long, exhausting hours which could make fatigue virtually unavoidable
Drivers of delivery trucks and other delivery vehicles must keep in mind that the weight and mobility limitations of their vehicles may pose a great risk to others. If they drive without the proper care, then those drivers could cause injury or death (perhaps to you or your loved one).
If you or a loved one was the victim of an accident involving a delivery truck, then a Woodbridge delivery truck accident lawyer can handle your case for compensation. Call the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC today at (571) 229-1800 for more information about how we may serve you.
A Lawyer Will Document Your Losses
Being involved in an accident of any kind can cause you to suffer substantial losses, and a collision with a delivery truck may be no exception. You may be considering legal action because you personally have been injured, or your loved one was injured or killed as the result of a delivery truck accident.
Once you hire a lawyer to represent you, then they and their team will determine the losses that have come from your accident. Some of those losses may include:
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience
- Income that you lose because you are unable to work while injured
- The cost of emergency transportation and emergency room care
- The cost of hospitalization
- Any other healthcare costs stemming from your delivery truck accident
- Diminished earning power once you are able to return to work
- The cost of medication, therapy, and rehabilitation for physical or mental injury caused by your accident
You may suffer losses beyond these. If you have lost a loved one because of a delivery truck accident, then you could receive compensation related to their death.
Your Lawyer Will Aim to Prove Fault
There are several standards that may apply to the issue of liability for your accident. The American Bar Association (ABA) notes that, in the case of a motor vehicle accident, someone could be liable because:
- They acted negligently and caused your accident as a result
- They acted intentionally in causing your accident
- They are strictly liable for the actions of another person
Assuming that the motorist involved in your accident did not cause the collision on purpose, your lawyer may aim to prove that they were negligent in causing your accident. The person or entity that employs or contracts the motorist could be responsible for some portion of your losses through strict liability.
Your lawyer may take several steps in attempting to prove that you are owed compensation. They may collect and organize evidence, interview witnesses, calculate the value of your losses, file all necessary paperwork, and handle communications related to your suit or claim.
Ultimately, your lawyer will attempt to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. If they cannot do so, then they may take further steps—such as completing a trial to pursue the compensation that you deserve.
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Consider the value of hiring a Woodbridge delivery truck accident lawyer if you or a loved one has suffered because of a delivery truck accident. Call the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC today at (571) 229-1800 to learn how we will handle your insurance claim or lawsuit after a delivery truck accident.
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