Who Pays if You Get Hit by an Amazon Delivery Vehicle?
By using independent contractors, Amazon is attempting to take the liability for its off of their shoulders and onto someone else. This makes suing Amazon difficult. The contractors have insurance, but sometimes it’s not enough. Amazon’s current program is putting a lot of pressure on their Flex and Partner drivers to deliver a large number of packages in a short time. This is a recipe for accidents as the delivery drivers are given the incentive to take shortcuts, run red lights, and speed through parking lots.What Do I Do If I’m Hit by an Amazon Van or Flex Vehicle?
The likelihood of getting hit by an Amazon delivery driver increases almost every day with Amazon doubling its efforts to dominate the package delivery business. If you’ve been injured by an Amazon delivery driver, you need to speak to an attorney right away. Some victims didn’t even know it was an Amazon package delivery driver that hit them. Flex drivers have no markings on their car or their clothing, so. If you get hit by anyone, check to see where they work and if they were delivering packages for Amazon.Causes of Amazon Delivery Accidents
With Amazon touting its free 2-day shipping, which has not become 1-day shipping if ordered by a certain time of day, the pressure is high for the drivers is to go faster, deliver more and let the insurance companies fight over who pays the damages. Because of this, local communities are seeing Amazon delivery drivers causing all sorts of accidents, and some of the more common causes are:- Running Red Lights
- Speeding
- Cutting Through Parking Lots
- Blowing Through Stop Signs
- Aggressive Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Failure to Yield
