Amazon’s delivery network is growing. This has resulted in more commercial vans and trucks on Austin, Texas, roads. Sadly, these vehicles often get into accidents. This leads to serious injuries and financial struggles for victims. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an Amazon accident, McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers can help you obtain compensation.
Our firm has over 40 years of experience and has recovered over $500 million for clients. Contact McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers now for a free consultation about your case at (512) 474-0222.
Amazon delivery accidents can involve multiple parties, complex insurance policies, and liability issues. McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers can hold Amazon, delivery drivers, and others accountable.
Our skilled attorneys have been recognized by the Trucking Trial Lawyers division of the National Trial Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 in Texas, and Super Lawyers. At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, we are proud to have a 10.0 Avoo rating demonstrating our dedication to our clients.
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The legal complexities of Amazon truck accidents require skilled representation. Contact McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers today to learn how an Austin truck accident lawyer can help.
A CBS News analysis of U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data over a 72-month period found that Amazon contractors had average rates of unsafe driving violations, such as speeding and texting, that were at least 89% higher than other carriers. In most months, the average rate of unsafe driving for Amazon contractors was more than double that of other carriers.
If you’ve been injured by a negligent Amazon employee, then you deserve compensation from the responsible party. At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, we are ready to help you with your claim.
Amazon uses a combination of company-owned trucks, independent contractors, and third-party delivery services. Determining responsibility for an accident depends on the driver’s status and insurance coverage. Victims can seek compensation if they can prove Amazon hired, trained, or supervised the driver at fault.
Potentially liable parties include:
A full investigation is necessary to determine liability.
If you were injured in an accident involving an Amazon van or truck, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Each case is different. The compensation amount varies based on injury severity, insurance policies, and liability factors. Our firm is committed to securing the full amount you deserve.
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% bar. If you’re 50% or less at fault for the accident, you can still get compensation. However, your award will be reduced by your fault percentage. However, if you are 51% or more responsible, you are barred from recovering damages.
For example, if your damages total $100,000, but you are found 30% at fault, your compensation would be reduced to $70,000. Determining fault is key to your claim. Insurance companies might try to shift blame. McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers will defend your rights.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. This means that you must file a lawsuit within two years or risk losing your right to seek compensation.
Family members also have two years to file a claim for wrongful death after the accident. Waiting too long to take legal action can hurt your case. Evidence might vanish, and witnesses may forget important details. Quick action ensures that you protect your legal rights.
If you were hurt in an Amazon truck or van accident in Austin, TX, McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Our team has decades of experience and has secured over $500 million for injured clients. We’re ready to take on big corporations and insurance companies.
Don’t let Amazon or its contractors avoid accountability. Contact McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers today. Schedule your free consultation to explore your legal options.
