Injured by an Amazon Delivery Driver in Boston? Lionhart Injury Law Can Help.

If you were walking, biking, or riding a scooter in the Boston area and were hit by an Amazon delivery van or truck or an Amazon Flex driver, you face serious challenges. Unlike those inside a car or truck (Amazon-involved auto accident injuries are common, too), you have no steel frame, no airbags, and no seatbelts to protect you. This inherent vulnerability means your injuries can easily be catastrophic, and your path to recovery can be long and painful. 

You may have been crossing the street or in a bike lane, in which case the Amazon driver theoretically was looking out for pedestrians or riders, and you definitely were on alert.  Just as likely, though, you were on a sidewalk, in a driveway, in a parking lot, or in another location where you don’t expect to be clipped and shouldn’t need eyes in the back of your head.

In any event, the Amazon employee could have been better trained, or been given more-reasonable hours, or maybe shouldn’t have been hired in the first place.  What happened to you could have and should have been avoided.

A trillion-dollar company can be a tricky opponent, but there’s hope.  You need an attorney who understands the complex, layered liability protections that giant companies use too often to shield themselves and leave others (like you) to clean up the mess they made. Boston injury attorney Robert Hartigan can help you get fair compensation for your pain and suffering.

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Why Your Case is Different, Even from Car Crashes Involving Amazon Vehicles

• Extreme Vulnerability = Severe Injuries: We routinely see traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and even wrongful death in accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders. The sheer size and weight of delivery vehicles, including personal cars driven for Amazon Flex, can lead to devastating effects.
• Unique Liability Complexities:
  • “Invisible” Drivers: It can be harder to identify the Amazon vehicle or driver, especially in the chaos after a crash. Was it a branded Amazon van, a contracted delivery service, or an Amazon Flex driver in their personal car? Identifying the exact relationship is crucial for determining which insurance policies apply.
  • Duty of Care: Drivers of motor vehicles, especially large delivery trucks, have a heightened duty of care to look out for vulnerable road users. They are expected to anticipate your presence and give you ample space.
  • Distracted Delivery Drivers: The pressure of tight delivery schedules, GPS navigation, and communication with Amazon can lead to distracted driving, posing an even greater risk to those outside a vehicle.
  • Evidence Gathering: For you, collecting evidence might be harder if you’re seriously injured. Lionhart Injury Law steps in immediately to secure dashcam footage, app data, witness statements, and traffic camera footage that can prove how the Amazon driver’s negligence led to your injuries.
• Long-Term Impact: Your injuries often require extensive, specialized medical care, rehabilitation, and may lead to permanent disabilities, impacting your ability to work, enjoy hobbies, and live independently. Lionhart Injury Law is dedicated to ensuring your claim accounts for all your long-term needs and losses.

 

Determining Fault in an Amazon-Vehicle-Involved Accident That Injuried Pedestrians or Riders

Understanding who is at fault in an accident is pivotal, as it influences the direction of insurance claims and legal proceedings. The determination of fault is based on who acted negligently or failed to follow traffic laws, leading to the accident. The following signs can be used to find faults:

Signs of Driver’s Fault: 

• Disregard for Traffic Laws: The Amazon Flex driver was obviously at fault if they were speeding, ignoring traffic signals, or breaking other traffic laws.
• Distracted Driving: If there is proof that the driver was using a phone or other distractions at the time of the collision, they may be held liable.
• Admissions of Guilt: At the scene of an accident, any expression of regret or guilt may be interpreted as an admission of fault.

Signs of the Bystander’s Fault:

• Violating Right of Way: This could point to the other driver or pedestrian as being at fault if the accident happened as a result of their failure to yield the right of way when it was necessary.
• Ignoring Traffic Signals: When other drivers or bystanders run stop signs or red lights, they directly cause accidents and are held accountable.
• Unsafe road crossings or jaywalking: A pedestrian is at fault if an accident happens as a result of them disobeying traffic signals or crossing a road in an unsafe way.

How We Protect You

Lionhart Injury Law has a profound understanding of the specific laws and precedents that protect vulnerable road users in Massachusetts. We know how to effectively counter arguments that try to shift blame onto you.

• Aggressive Investigation: Lionhart Injury Law will immediately investigate the Amazon driver’s activity, their route, delivery pressure, and any distracted driving behaviors. We’ll work to determine if Amazon’s own policies or demands contributed to the driver’s negligence.
• Holding All Parties Accountable: Lionhart Injury Law will meticulously trace the chain of responsibility, not just to the driver, but potentially any other culpable third parties, and most importantly, to Amazon itself. Amazon, as a powerful corporation, has a responsibility for the actions of those who deliver on its behalf.
• Maximizing Your Compensation: Lionhart Injury Law fights tirelessly for full compensation that covers not only your immediate medical bills and lost wages but also your future care, pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. We understand that for pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders, these non-economic damages are often profound.
• Navigating Insurance: Attorney Robert Hartigan is experienced at cutting through the complex layers of commercial and personal insurance policies that arise in Amazon accident cases, ensuring you access the maximum available coverage.

If an Amazon vehicle or driver has turned your life upside down while you were walking, biking, or scooting in Boston, do not hesitate. Your rights are paramount, and your recovery is our priority. Contact Lionhart Injury Law immediately to ensure your vulnerability is recognized, and your case is handled with the specialized attention it deserves.