Miami Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer

For many Miami residents, Amazon has become synonymous with online shopping. Indeed, we have all seen fleets of Amazon-branded delivery trucks in our neighborhoods working all hours of the day to meet the seemingly insatiable demand for quick delivery of millions of consumer products. Unfortunately, with this increase in Amazon delivery trucks there has also been a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents caused by drivers in a rush to stay on schedule.

At first glance, you might assume that Amazon assumes legal and financial responsibility for accidents caused by their delivery drivers. But the reality is not so simple. Many victims come to quickly realize they are dealing with a much more complex set of issues than arise in the normal traffic accident. This is where our Miami Amazon delivery truck accident lawyers can help. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we are dedicated South Florida personal injury attorneys who can review the facts of your accident and advise you on the best course of action when seeking compensation for an accident caused by or otherwise involving an Amazon delivery vehicle.

Amazon and Its “Delivery Service Partners”

Normally, an employer is vicariously liable under Florida law for motor vehicle accidents caused by an employee acting within scope of their employment. To put it simply, if a company employs delivery drivers, they are liable for any personal injury claim filed by someone injured by that driver when making a delivery. The key here is that the driver must be classified as an “employee.”

Amazon’s delivery network actually consists of a number of third-party companies, which Amazon describes as “delivery service partners” or DSPs. Even though DSPs operate vehicles with Amazon branding, and their drivers often wear Amazon uniforms, these companies are legally independent contractors of Amazon. So in most cases, that “Amazon” delivery driver who delivers your package does not technically work for Amazon. They work for the DSP. This also means that it is the DSP–not Amazon–which typically assumes legal responsibility for a delivery truck accident involving its drivers.

In addition to Amazon and its DSPs, however, there may be other parties at-fault for a delivery truck accident. This can include the companies responsible for manufacturing the delivery truck itself or a defective part, any companies hired to maintain and inspect the vehicles, and even a third-party driver whose actions contributed to the crash. Additionally, your own Florida no-fault insurance provides Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits regardless of who caused the accident, although this coverage is not designed to provide full compensation in the event you sustained a serious injury.

Reach Out to Our Miami Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer

Under recent changes to Florida’s personal injury laws, you now have just two years from the date of a motor vehicle accident to sue the negligent parties. This deadline can come and go quicker than you realize, especially if you have to spend significant time trying to identify the potential defendants. So if you have recently been injured in an accident involving a delivery vehicle, do not delay. Contact the Miami Amazon delivery truck accident drivers at Pike & Lustig, LLP, today at 561-291-8298 to schedule a consultation.