Dothan Delivery Truck Accident Attorney

Alabama lawyers secure compensation for delivery truck injuries

The digital age has led to an explosion in online shopping, with an accompanying increase in ground-based deliveries. But more delivery vehicles on the road means an escalation in the potential for accidents. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a delivery vehicle, a Dothan Alabama delivery truck accident attorney at Carey & Hamner, P.C. is prepared to help. Delivery vehicles often are owned or operated by corporations whose lawyers defend accident claims aggressively and offer inadequate settlements, even for severe injuries. Our firm will fight for you against these powerful defendants to secure the maximum compensation possible.

Why delivery truck accidents are so common

Delivery truck accidents are prevalent throughout the U.S. Companies like Amazon, FedEx, and UPS have put more small trucks and vans on the road, while services like Grub Hub and Door Dash rely on motorists using their own passenger cars. This means there are more deliveries being made by drivers who do not have commercial driver’s licenses. These largely untrained drivers are being put in situations that demand professional skill. They must make frequent stops and starts and perhaps operate a much larger vehicle than they’re used to, often on the narrow streets of residential neighborhoods and suburban subdivisions. They must remain alert to traffic, pedestrians and children playing, while cruising through unfamiliar surroundings trying to spot an address. 

Common causes of delivery truck accidents around Dothan Alabama? Delivery truck drivers often need to perform under the pressure of a tight schedule and for long hours. Accidents often occur due to driver errors related to:

  • Haste, which manifests as aggressive driving, speeding and pulling into traffic without looking 
  • Fatigue from too many hours worked
  • Distracted driving, made worse by unfamiliar surroundings

Accidents can also occur due to improper loading of the vehicle and problems related to faulty maintenance.

Investigating delivery truck accidents

The fact that a delivery vehicle is involved in an accident does not always mean its driver or the company is responsible. When you retain our firm’s services, an Alabama trucking accident attorney thoroughly investigates the circumstances of the accident to determine the precise cause. In many cases, we retain accident reconstruction experts to provide in-depth analysis.

Determining fault in an Alabama delivery truck accident

A delivery driver who causes an accident in the course of his or her work is liable for damages, as is the company employing the driver. In cases where a defective auto part or faulty maintenance is to blame, the manufacturer or a repair service can be held to account. Our commercial truck attorneys have ample experience to discern which parties involved are potential defendants.

Compensation when injured from an Alabama delivery truck accident

Victims of delivery vehicle accidents are entitled to recover economic and noneconomic damages, which can include:

  • Present and future medical bills
  • Present and future losses in earnings
  • Property damage
  • Compensation for physical pain and mental suffering

We conduct thorough inquiries to ascertain exactly how much your case is worth, and we fight aggressively to recover the damages you deserve. In severe injury cases, valuation of losses often requires calling medical and financial expert witnesses. 

Contact our Dothan delivery truck defect accident lawyers today

Carey & Hamner, P.C. in Dothan represents victims of delivery vehicle accidents throughout Alabama. Contact us online or call 855-435-4797 to set up a free consultation about your case.