Omaha Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer

Why Amazon Truck Accidents Happen

Amazon’s demanding delivery schedules create dangerous conditions on Omaha roads. Several factors contribute to these serious accidents.

Driver fatigue occurs from intense pressure to meet delivery quotas and tight schedules. This pressure leads to speeding, reckless driving, and exhausted drivers. Federal regulations limit driving hours for commercial truckers, but Amazon’s delivery model often pushes drivers beyond safe limits.

Many Amazon delivery drivers receive minimal training compared to traditional commercial truck drivers. They may lack experience handling large vehicles in traffic, backing up safely, or navigating residential areas with parked cars and pedestrians.

Amazon’s massive fleet requires constant maintenance. Delivery companies sometimes prioritize schedules over safety inspections, allowing trucks on the road with faulty brakes, worn tires, or mechanical problems.

Evidence in Amazon Truck Accident Cases

Amazon truck accident cases require preserving specific evidence before it disappears. Critical evidence includes:

• Event data recorders
• Engine Control Module
• Electronic Control Module
• Powertrain Control Module
• Body Control Module
• Airbag Control Module
• Dashcam footage and DOT logbooks
• Mechanical and repair records
• Medical documents including your records, bills, doctor’s notes, and test results
• Pay stubs and photos of the accident scene
• Witness statements and receipts related to repairs
• Police reports and pictures of your injuries
• Communication between you and other involved parties
• Insurance information for the truck company

This comprehensive evidence collection helps build a strong case against Amazon and establishes the full scope of damages from your accident.

What Steps Should You Take After an Amazon Truck Accident?

Document the scene immediately after your accident. Use your cellphone to capture video of the location of the cars after the collision, prior to moving them, the condition of the vehicles, and the condition of the parties, and obtain the name, phone, and address of any eyewitnesses. 

Get medical care right away if you are feeling injured. Go to an emergency room if you feel you are in immediate danger, or visit urgent care or your doctor the next day. Document your injuries and pain early to establish a clear connection between the accident and your injuries.

Who Can Be Held Responsible

Amazon truck accident cases involve multiple potentially liable parties. Determining responsibility requires a thorough investigation and legal experience.

Amazon may be liable for accidents caused by its drivers under respondeat superior. This holds employers responsible for employee actions performed within the scope of employment. Amazon has faced numerous lawsuits claiming it maintains inadequate safety protocols.

The driver who caused the accident bears primary responsibility. Drivers can be held liable for speeding, distracted driving, drunk or drugged driving, or violating traffic laws.

Amazon often contracts with independent contractors and delivery service partners. Contractors who cause accidents may share liability with Amazon depending on the contractual relationship and level of control exercised.

If mechanical defects contributed to the accident, the truck manufacturer or parts suppliers may be liable for producing defective equipment.

Insurance Complications

Amazon maintains substantial commercial insurance coverage, but accessing those benefits requires navigating complex corporate structures. Amazon’s insurance team includes experienced adjusters and attorneys whose job is to minimize payouts.

Insurance companies often dispute liability, claim pre-existing injuries, or argue damages are less severe than claimed. They may pressure victims to accept quick settlements falling far short of covering long-term needs.

Generally, we do not allow clients to speak with insurance entities, so you will not be getting phone calls or mail from the insurance company once we are representing you. This reduces the chances you will say something to the insurance company that could end up hurting your case. Insurance companies are in business to make money, and they make more money by paying you less.

Why You Need Legal Representation

Amazon truck accident cases differ from typical car accidents. These cases involve federal regulations, corporate liability issues, and insurance policies worth millions of dollars. Amazon employs teams of lawyers to defend against claims.

Successful outcomes require attorneys who understand commercial trucking regulations, corporate liability law, and complex insurance coverage. The lawyers at Knowles Law Firm have obtained multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts against large corporations.

Time limits apply to filing claims. Nebraska’s statute of limitations restricts your ability to file a lawsuit. Evidence disappears quickly, and witnesses’ memories fade. Contacting an attorney immediately protects your rights and preserves crucial evidence.

How Knowles Law Firm Handles Your Case

Knowles Law Firm immediately begins investigating your accident. We send preservation letters to Amazon and its insurers demanding that they preserve electronic data and maintenance records. The team documents the accident scene, interviews witnesses, and reviews police reports.

We work with accident reconstruction professionals, medical professionals, and economists to build a comprehensive case. These professionals help establish liability and calculate the full damages, including future medical care and lost earning capacity.

The attorneys at Knowles Law Firm handle communications with all relevant parties while you focus on recovery. We negotiate aggressively for fair settlements but remain prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.

About Knowles Law Firm

The best way we know to take care of our clients is to work hard and be honest. The attorneys answer the phones and return calls promptly. If something can be done today, then we do it. We won’t wait until tomorrow. The attorneys at Knowles Law Firm provide their personal cell numbers and email addresses so you can contact your attorney whenever you are in need.

Contact an Omaha Amazon Truck Accident Attorney

If you have been injured as a result of an Amazon truck accident, the personal injury attorney you choose is essential to the success of your claim. You need someone with the experience to handle your case with the dedication, time, and attention it deserves. 

Contact Knowles Law Firm today at (402) 431-9000 or through our contact form.