West Palm Beach Delivery Truck Accident
Delivery trucks are visible all over West Palm Beach. Thanks to the rise of internet shopping, many of our neighbors get groceries, medicine, books, and clothing delivered straight to their doors. Although convenient, delivery vans increase congestion in West Palm Beach. Even worse, many delivery drivers are operating under tight deadlines and will drive recklessly to get to their destination in time. They cause too many wrecks because of speeding or other illegal maneuvers while working. Contact Pike & Lustig if you were hurt in any type of accident with a delivery truck. Our West Palm Beach delivery truck accident attorney can determine if you have a right to seek financial compensation.
Many Legal Questions
Accidents involving delivery vehicles pose many important legal questions:
- Is the delivery company liable for the accident? Some delivery drivers are independent contractors, and this means the company is not automatically liable for the crash. You might be limited in the amount of compensation you can receive, with the driver’s personal insurance setting the ceiling. We can review if you can hold the delivery company directly liable for the accident.
- Was the vehicle in need of repairs? We might hold the trucking company responsible if they own the truck but failed to have it properly serviced. They cannot put dangerous delivery vans or trucks on the road and avoid accountability. You should contact an attorney quickly so we can demand access to the vehicle.
- What evidence can we obtain? Some delivery trucks might have data downloaded which we can access. We might also want to see the driver’s cell phone records if we suspect they were on the phone.
- Who is at fault? The truck driver will probably try to blame accident victims for the crash, at least partially. That is how they reduce liability or possibly escape liability altogether. We must find evidence to reconstruct how the accident happened so we can assign liability to the driver or a different defendant.
Injured victims should call our firm for assistance. While you recover from painful injuries, we can get to work analyzing the police report and requesting documents from the delivery company. We might even ask the delivery driver to sit for a deposition and answer questions under oath.
Our Commitment to Our Clients
We are a dedicated team of legal professionals with decades of combined experience in personal injury law. If you are hurt by a delivery driver, we will leave no stone unturned as we search for evidence to reconstruct what happened. We are passionate about pursuing the maximum compensation our clients can receive for their injuries.
Reach out today. We have obtained generous settlements to cover medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. No injury is too “minor”; instead, let us analyze whether you can bring a legal claim for financial compensation. Our West Palm Beach delivery truck accident attorney will then advise you about what steps to take next to strengthen your legal claim. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
