Orland Park Amazon Accidents Attorney

Maximizing Compensation After an Amazon Delivery Accident in Orland Park, IL

Amazon is one of the world's largest companies, and the Chicago area hosts multiple Amazon fulfillment and distribution centers. Many American consumers enjoy the convenience of online ordering and rapid delivery offered by the company, with around 20 million packages delivered worldwide daily. It is common to see blue trucks prominently displaying the Amazon Prime logo every day throughout Northern Illinois.

The growing number of Amazon trucks on the road increases your chances of being involved in a collision with one of these commercial vehicles. As with any kind of car accident or truck crash, you can sustain injuries that will cost you money and impact your life in other ways. Accident claims involving Amazon vehicles can be complicated, but you do not have to handle these issues alone. You can rely on the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. to stand by your side and advocate for your best interests during the entire process.

Amazon Employees Vs. Independent Contractors: A Complex Situation for Accident Claims

When you file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation, the party who is liable for your injuries may be held responsible for paying you compensation. Because Amazon performs so many daily deliveries, the company often uses third parties to meet the demand. This distinction should not affect you if you are waiting for your package to arrive, but it has the potential to complicate your claim if you are injured in an Amazon vehicle collision.

If the driver of the Amazon delivery truck that injures you is an Amazon employee, Amazon's liability insurance should address your damages. However, drivers who are independent contractors may not be covered by Amazon liability insurance. As you can imagine, it can sometimes be challenging to determine who is liable and hold them accountable.

Understanding Liability for Commercial Vehicles

Another complication with commercial vehicles is the possibility of multiple-party liability. In most passenger vehicle collisions, one driver is the at-fault party. However, when drivers of Amazon delivery vehicles cause a crash, liability may be attributed to one or more of the following:

• Delivery driver: Liability may be related to distracted driving, drowsy driving, speeding, or other traffic violations.
• Vehicle owner: A private company may be liable because they have provided unsafe delivery trucks for drivers.
• Parts manufacturers: These companies may be liable for faulty parts such as brakes or tires.
• Amazon or third-party employers: A company may be liable for accidents caused by inadequate training or requiring too many deliveries in a short time.
• Vehicle maintenance companies: Liability may be related to the failure to perform routine maintenance or the failure to replace worn tires or faulty parts.

These factors may apply to last-mile Amazon delivery vehicles or tractor-trailer trucks carrying Amazon products. Unless a tire blows out or another obvious mishap occurs, it may be unclear why an accident happened. To collect compensation, you need evidence that proves that another party's negligence led to the crash. The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can conduct an investigation to find that supporting evidence.

Damages in Amazon Accidents, Explained

Even if you are partly responsible for causing your collision in Illinois, you may be able to receive a settlement if your degree of fault is less than 51 percent. The amount you may be able to obtain will depend on specific factors. You may be eligible to collect reimbursement or compensation for damages such as:

• Medical expenses, both current and future
• Ongoing care
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Losing the ability to enjoy life
• Pain and suffering

Insurance companies lose money when they pay claims, and they often use various methods to avoid this. When you partner with the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we will not let insurers get away with treating you unfairly. We will evaluate and calculate your damages, and we will work diligently to help you collect the compensation you deserve.

Contact Our Orland Park Amazon Delivery Accidents Lawyer

At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we are dedicated to providing effective legal representation that makes a difference. That is why Attorney Barker handles every case personally instead of passing it off to an associate. Contact us 24/7 at 708-321-1223 for your free consultation with our skilled delivery truck accident attorney. We serve Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, and other parts of the Chicago area from our office in Orland Park. You will pay no fees unless we win compensation for you.