Miami Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer

Injured by a Delivery Truck in Florida? We Can Help

Amazon has quickly grown over the years to become the most popular shopping app in the United States and averages more than 200 million unique visitors every month. Countless people rely on the delivery company for its convenience—Amazon often ships packages within days of order placements and has trucks make deliveries on time. Unfortunately, delivery trucks can get involved in car accidents like any other vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured by one of these delivery trucks or vans, your car accident claim may be more complex than you’d think, especially when it comes to determining liability. In many cases, victims learn they can’t hold Amazon directly responsible for negligence.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, our Miami Amazon truck accident attorneys are available to meet with you and learn more about your accident. Thanks to our attorneys’ years of experience, we’ve recovered millions in damages and have resources that we use to thoroughly investigate accidents and collect important evidence. Our team is comprised of lawyers who have achieved multi-million-dollar verdicts and have been recognized by our peers, but what we all have in common is a passion for helping members of our community in need. We’re happy to sit down with you personally to discuss your options if it means getting you closer to a better future.

Contact us online or at (305) 638-4143 to meet with one of our attorneys. Our team has recovered millions for injured clients in the Miami area and throughout the state.

Why Amazon Truck Accidents Occur

If you were injured in an accident you believe to be caused by an Amazon delivery truck driver, there are many factors that could have led to the crash that we often see in other car accident claims, such as drunk driving. However, there may be some factors unique to Amazon drivers.

Amazon delivery drivers are logging in countless miles every day to make their deliveries on time and many may feel compelled to speed or rush the process. They may also be distracted if they’re consulting their navigation system and looking up addresses while on the road. While speeding or driving in a reckless manner is dangerous anywhere, Amazon truck drivers are navigating neighborhood side streets where there may be children playing and people taking walks or jogging. It’s no wonder, then, why people are getting injured by Amazon delivery trucks and vans.

Who is Liable for Damages?

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, it’s natural to want to sue Amazon for your damages, which may amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and more. However, it’s important to know how Amazon functions as a company. Most of Amazon’s deliveries are fulfilled by third-party shipping companies that work under contract for Amazon. This means that delivery truck drivers can be considered contractors and not direct employees.

All of this means that if you have a potential personal injury claim, it’ll likely be filed against the at-fault driver or their third-party delivery company. If the driver was personally negligent, such as drinking on the job, or they were off duty when they caused the accident, they may be personally liable for the accident and can be sued as an individual.

There might be some instances in which another party is liable, including:

• If the truck driver caused the accident because of a lack of training or certification: The trucking company can be held liable for damages if it can be proved that they cut corners by hiring unsuitable drivers or failing to train them to use their vehicles.
• If a vehicle malfunction led to the accident: Sometimes defective vehicle parts, like faulty braking, cause accidents. When this occurs, it’s possible to hold the manufacturer of the vehicle or vehicle part responsible for negligence. The trucking company may also be at fault if they failed to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle before allowing it to be driven.

Understanding Florida’s Comparative Fault Law in Amazon Truck Accidents

If you were partially at fault for your accident with an Amazon delivery vehicle, you might still be entitled to compensation. Florida follows a modified comparative fault system under Florida Statute § 768.81, which allows injured victims to recover damages as long as they are no more than 50% at fault for the crash. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you are awarded $100,000 in damages but are found to be 20% at fault for the crash, your recovery would be reduced to $80,000. Insurance companies often use this law to shift blame onto injury victims, which is why it’s so important to have a strong legal team pushing back against unfair accusations.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer, we thoroughly investigate every Amazon truck accident to ensure our clients are not wrongfully blamed or undercompensated.

Common Injuries in Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon delivery vans and trucks are often heavier and bulkier than passenger vehicles, especially when loaded with packages. When these vehicles are involved in a crash, the injuries sustained can be severe, life-changing, or even fatal.

Some of the most common injuries we see in Amazon delivery accidents include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord damage and paralysis
• Multiple bone fractures
• Internal bleeding or organ damage
• Crush injuries or amputations
• Burn injuries from post-collision fires
• Whiplash and soft tissue injuries

These types of injuries may require months or even years of medical treatment and rehabilitation. Our firm works with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to fully account for both current and future damages when pursuing compensation on your behalf.

How an Attorney Can Help

No matter how you were injured, if a negligent driver contributed to your accident and damages, you deserve to be fully compensated. Amazon delivery trucks can cause severe injuries because of their size and weight, especially with all the cargo they’re carrying. If you’re suffering from a catastrophic injury like broken bones or a brain injury, for example, you’re likely facing expensive medical costs like hospital and surgery bills, medication costs, and more.

Our lawyers have handled complex claims before and aren’t daunted by claims involving Amazon and third-party contractors. Some of the damages we’ve recovered for clients include:

• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages or income
• Funeral and burial expenses (wrongful death)
• Loss of companionship and support (wrongful death)

We can help you collect your important documents and take over communication with insurance companies so the only thing you need to focus on is getting better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I sue if I was hit by an Amazon delivery truck in Miami?

You may be able to file a claim against the individual driver, the third-party delivery company contracted by Amazon (often a Delivery Service Partner or DSP), and in rare cases, Amazon itself—particularly if their policies or systems contributed to the crash.

Do Amazon delivery drivers carry commercial insurance?

Yes. Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) and independent contractors are typically required to carry commercial auto insurance, which often provides higher policy limits than personal car insurance.

Is there a deadline to file an Amazon truck accident lawsuit in Florida?

Yes. In Florida, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit after the 2023 tort reform.

How long do Amazon truck accident claims usually take to resolve?

Depending on the complexity, most claims can take several months to over a year. Factors like disputed liability, injury severity, and insurance negotiation delays all affect the timeline.

What should I do after being hit by an Amazon delivery van or truck?

• Call 911 and seek immediate medical attention
• Take photos of the scene and your injuries
• Get witness names and contact info
• Avoid discussing fault
• Contact a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible

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Free Consultation With a Miami Amazon Truck Accident Attorney

While our main offices are located in Miami, FL and Hollywood, FL we offer our services to clients throughout all of Florida. This includes Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Kendall, Homestead, Brickell, Miami Beach, Aventura, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines, and other areas. Our law firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including:

• car accidents
• truck accidents
• motorcycle accidents
• medical malpractice
• product liability
• premises liability
• brain injuries
• spinal cord injuries
• birth injuries
• cerebral palsy
• electrocution accidents
• mesothelioma & asbestos cases

You deserve to be represented by a firm with a smaller caseload and the capacity to give you individualized legal representation. Call our Miami Amazon truck accident attorneys at (305) 638-4143.

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