Amazon has changed logistics by delivering packages quicker and more efficiently to its customers. To do this, they have put an ever-growing fleet of Amazon delivery trucks, vans, and vehicles on the roads we all drive on.
Amazon’s convenience has, in turn, revolutionized American life. However, the sheer number of Amazon vehicles on the road and the time pressure Amazon puts on its drivers have created risks around every corner for everyday drivers.
If you are injured in an accident with an Amazon delivery van, you need the most experienced Las Vegas Amazon Accident Attorney to ensure you get the maximum compensation and best medical treatment possible.
Who is Responsible for an Amazon Delivery Van Accident?
Responsibility for an Amazon delivery van accident can vary depending on several factors, including the specific circumstances of the accident and the legal relationships of the parties involved. At Cohan PLLC, we’ll pursue every avenue to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Here are some key parties who may be legally responsible for an Amazon delivery van accident:
Amazon: Amazon may be held responsible in some instances, particularly if the accident occurred due to factors related to the company's policies, such as delivery quotas that encourage speeding, reckless driving, constantly looking at the delivery app, or failure to maintain the delivery vehicles Amazon owns.
The Amazon Delivery Service Partner (“DSP”): Amazon typically contracts with third-party companies known as “Delivery Service Partners” to handle Amazon Prime package deliveries. If the accident involves a van operated by a DSP, the DSP may share responsibility for the accident, depending on the specific contractual agreements and the circumstances of the accident.
The Delivery Driver: The individual driving the Amazon delivery van may also be responsible if their negligence, such as distracted driving from looking at the Amazon Flex App, speeding, or running a red light, directly caused the accident. If the driver is an independent contractor, their insurance could be the primary source of compensation for accident victims.
What Should You Do After an Accident with an Amazon Delivery Van?
If you're involved in an accident with an Amazon delivery van, it's essential to follow specific steps to ensure your safety, gather necessary information, and protect your legal rights. Here's what you should do:
Check for Injuries: First and foremost, check yourself and others for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately to request medical assistance.
Ensure Safety: If safe, move your vehicle out of traffic to prevent further accidents or hazards. Use hazard lights or flares, if available, to alert other drivers.
Call the Police: Contact the police to report the accident. Also, be sure to request an accident report. This helps ensure no facts about the accident go misreported. Some habitually bad drivers may change their story after the accident.
Exchange Information: Exchange contact and insurance information with the Amazon delivery van driver and any other parties involved in the accident. Collect their names, addresses, phone numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance details.
Document the Scene: Take photographs of the accident scene, including vehicle damage, road conditions, and any relevant road signs or signals. These photos can serve as crucial evidence later.
Contact an Attorney: There is no better way to protect your rights if you were injured in an accident with an Amazon Delivery Van than to contact Cohan PLLC to act as your advocate. Our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring you receive the compensation and support you deserve during this challenging time.
Accidents involving commercial vehicles like Amazon delivery vans can be complex, and liability may only sometimes be straightforward. Consulting with attorneys like Cohan PLLC, who are experienced in handling Amazon cases, can be invaluable in protecting your rights and ensuring you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
Getting the Compensation You Deserve Requires Significant Resources
Amazon and its Delivery Service Providers have significant money and manpower, which they use to pressure accident victims into walking away or accepting settlements for far less than they deserve. In order to fight for the jury award you are entitled to as a victim of an Amazon delivery van accident, you will need to match their resources. Hiring Cohan PLLC will allow you to hire experts to consult with and testify at trial and will allow you to use cutting-edge technologies to prove your case to a jury. The attorneys at Cohan PLLC have the experience and dedication to seek the maximum compensation available under Nevada law.
Our initial consultation is always 100% free. You will not owe us any money unless we win. Our Amazon accident attorneys are always waiting to help.
We’ve committed ourselves to represent the victims of every kind of accident—so they can get everything they need to recover. Whatever it takes.
Our firm will do whatever it takes to help you recover.
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Chasen Cohan, Esq. is the founder of Cohan PLLC. Mr. Cohan is a licensed attorney who also possesses FINRA Series 7 (Registered Representative) and Series 63 (Uniform State Representative) licenses, state insurance licenses, and State Securities Registrations in Nevada, Missouri, and North Carolina. Mr. Cohan is admitted to practice law before the Nevada Bar, all Nevada State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Cohan’s representative clients have included: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam’s West, Inc., MGM Grand Resorts International, New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Corp., The Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Mirage Casino-Hotel, South Point Hotel & Casino, American Express, Barclays, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and various life insurance companies and service providers.
Mr. Cohan is a Las Vegas native who graduated with honors from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Mr. Cohan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Mr. Cohan served as a clerk for the Office of the Texas Attorney General and a Judicial Extern for United States District Court Judge James R. Nowlin.
Clients from global brands and middle-market companies to innovative startups and individuals trust Cohan PLLC to resolve their trickiest legal disputes. Whether that’s litigation in state or federal trial and appellate courts in Nevada; investigations and enforcement actions before government agencies; or mediation, arbitration, and regulatory agency proceedings. Cohan PLLC has litigated hundreds of millions in dollars of claims on behalf of corporate litigants. As a result of this experience, Cohan PLLC has been afforded the opportunity to selectively act as Plaintiff’s counsel on complex, personal injury matters.