Idaho Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer

Wherever you live in Idaho, whether it’s Pocatello, Rexburg, Twin Falls, Grangeville, Sandpoint, or anywhere in between, you likely see your fair share of Amazon trucks or delivery vans on the roadway, delivering goods to area warehouses or homes. That is especially true during the holiday shopping season when the Amazon truck drivers work overtime and are often in a rush to make their deliveries.

With that many rigs on the road, there’s always a risk of becoming involved in a crash with one of these vehicles.

Our Idaho Amazon truck accident lawyer can provide the right support and guidance you need. Reach out to Trucking Injury Law Group if you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one in a trucking crash.

Crashes Involving Amazon Trucks Are on the Rise

FedEx, who used to deliver air shipments for Amazon, terminated their contract in 2019.

By late 2021, Amazon executives announced that they anticipated Amazon would exceed both FedEx and UPS in terms of parcels delivered by the end of 2022, meaning you would see more of their trucks and vans on the road.

Furthermore, Amazon Prime has soared in popularity in recent years, especially since it allows customers within the contiguous U.S. to receive all eligible items for free. CNBC recently reported that Amazon passed a “major milestone,” when they “delivered 1.8 billion units to U.S. Prime members the same or next day, roughly four times what it delivered at those speeds in 2019.” This offer has led to an uptick in sales, especially in some of the most rural parts of Idaho, where it’s often quicker and more cost-effective to get what you need online as opposed to traveling elsewhere.

Increases in purchases mean more Amazon trucks traveling between distribution centers and customers’ homes, which also means a higher risk of accidents involving other motorists.

Why Amazon Delivery Driver Accidents Occur in Idaho

Some of Amazon’s business practices, including the following, leave Idahoans vulnerable to having a crash with its trucks:

• Distractions: From using GPS for directions or handheld devices to scan packages and then their smartphones, there are lots of electronic devices that can potentially distract Amazon truckers, taking their eyes, ears, and minds off the road and removing their hands off the steering wheel. While data from the Idaho Transportation Department from 2021 doesn’t specify the types of vehicles involved, 18.2% of all crashes that year were attributable to distracted driving. It’s not uncommon for rear-end trucking collisions to happen when delivery truck drivers are distracted.
• External pressures to deliver: Truckers can find themselves in a hurry as they may have more than 100 packages to deliver daily (plus whatever couldn’t be delivered the day before). Amazon drivers may feel overwhelmed trying to meet unrealistic performance requirements (such as unreasonable deadlines), leading them to engage in reckless driving that results in accidents.
• Unfamiliarity with directions: Amazon’s expansion of operations into unchartered territory has brought an influx of new residents into the area seeking employment. These are workers who may not be familiar with directions, our roadways, and typical driving behaviors, which can lead to mistakes that result in crashes.
• Braking concerns: Idaho has notoriously long and brutal winters, and icy roadways are common. Amazon workers who are inexperienced with driving delivery vans or trucks may not realize how a load’s weight or balance affects braking distances—especially if there’s ice on the road.

Can I Collect Compensation for My Injuries and Losses?

If you’re in a collision involving a delivery truck, you’ll want to discuss a remedy with an experienced Idaho Amazon truck collision lawyer. You may be entitled to the following types of compensation, such as:

• Medical reimbursement to cover expenses linked to your injuries, such as physician visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation.
• Lost wage compensation includes both the current income you’ve lost and potential future income.
• Vehicle repairs reimbursement may be available if your vehicle sustains damage in the collision.
• Pain and suffering awards allow you to collect for both economic and noneconomic losses resulting from the accident.

Also, surviving loved ones of those whose lives were lost in an Idaho Amazon truck accident can file a wrongful death suit demanding compensation for things like funeral or burial costs and losses of consortium or companionship in addition to many of the damages described above.

If you’ve suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you undoubtedly have extensive bills already and will likely incur others in the future. You’ll need to secure a maximum settlement to cover all these expenses. This is the type of negotiations that an Idaho Amazon truck accident lawyer can handle from the first demand letter to the final settlement offer.

Understanding Liability for Amazon Truck Accidents in Idaho

As for liability, while Idaho is an at-fault state that allows you to pursue damages from the person who struck you, you may also be eligible to take legal action against additional parties such as:

• Amazon as a company: This may be an option if the truck or van’s driver was a bona fide employee of the retailer
• The contract carrier: The private individual contractor or company that makes deliveries on behalf of Amazon
• An automaker or auto parts manufacturer: This could be the case if a defective vehicle or its components caused the crash

While your crash report may list insurance information for a driver, there may be a whole host of parties who may be liable for your accident.

Also, in terms of liability, Idaho is a modified comparative fault state and subscribes to a 50% rule, meaning that you can only recover compensation if you were less than half at fault for what occurred.

How an Idaho Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help

At Trucking Injury Law Group, we specialize in truck accidents nationwide, and we understand the complexity of trucking industry claims and litigation.

Some of the reasons why you should choose an experienced Idaho Amazon truck accident lawyer include:

• We know the regulations: Our lawyers understand all state and federal laws relevant to your trucking case.
• We will accurately value your damages: We assess your damages and losses to determine the true value of your claim.
• We are fearless negotiators: We stand up to insurance companies and will advocate for the fullest possible settlement.
• We will represent your interests in court: If necessary, we take your claim to court when insurers refuse fair compensation.
• We always provide clear answers: We answer all your questions and explain these complicated legal matters in the clearest way possible.
• We can handle everything: Let us manage all aspects of your legal claim or lawsuit, allowing you to focus on recovery.

As skilled Idaho Amazon truck crash attorneys, we have a track record of success handling these types of cases and would like to support you with yours.

An initial consultation with an attorney is completely free, so reach out today to discuss your crash and your rights.

Act fast, though, because there’s a two-year deadline that applies for filing claims or lawsuits against negligent parties.