Atlanta Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers
Delivery companies such as Amazon, FedEx and UPS, can be held accountable for the accidents and injuries they cause. While the driver may be one negligent party, the company may also be liable for your losses. You will need experienced lawyers to handle these complex claims.
At The Ransom Firm, our legacy of service began in 1910. Today, with attorneys Philip F. Ransom and Damany F. Ransom, we carry on that tradition of helping people in the Atlanta area. If you have been injured or lost a family member in a delivery vehicle accident, let our personal injury lawyers help.
Common Causes Of Delivery Truck Accidents
Delivery drivers are on a tight schedule, which can lead to driving too fast in residential areas. Other dangerous behaviors include:
- Making sudden stops
- Parking in heavily traveled areas
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Not seeing other motorists, cyclists or pedestrians
Any of these issues can result in dangerous accidents that cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Unique Challenges Of UPS Truck Accident Injury Claims
Delivery truck accidents are more complicated than a regular passenger vehicle accident. There may be multiple liable parties, such as the driver, the delivery company, the trucking maintenance company, the truck’s manufacturer and independent contractors. Determining liability in these situations is challenging, and you will need experienced Amazon delivery truck accident attorneys to ensure that each negligent party is held accountable.
Maximizing Compensation Against Large Companies
Commercial insurance policies that cover delivery trucks have large payouts. The negligent parties will push back on any injury claim to avoid having to pay compensation. As your attorneys, we will stand up to insurance defense tactics so you can recover the damages you need for:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income and benefits
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
In wrongful death cases, you may also recover damages for funeral and burial costs, loss of consortium (the loss of a loved one) and emotional distress.
It is important to understand that serious injuries and wrongful death will have long-term consequences. You do not want to take a quick settlement offer that will not cover your expenses and related losses. With our help, you can seek the full and fair damages that you need today and in the future.
Contact An Atlanta Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured, our FedEx truck accident lawyers in Georgia can help. Please call us at CALL or contact us online. Your consultation is free.