What should you know about New York personal injury claims for delivery vehicle accidents?
Along with the increase in delivery trucks in recent years, delivery truck accidents have also increased.
Widespread use of the internet and e-commerce has changed the landscape of delivery in recent years. There are many more local delivery trucks on the road to meet the increase in demands due to online purchases. In fact, local freight driver job growth has increased over 20% from 2017 to 2023.
What types of delivery truck accidents are most common?
The following types of accidents occur frequently with delivery trucks:
- Rear-end collisions. Delivery trucks are prone to rear-ending other vehicles due to their size and weight, which requires more time and distance to stop.
- Backing up and reversing. Delivery trucks often stop and back up to enter into driveways, or go into reverse to back down a driveway. When other traffic is nearby or there are parked vehicles or pedestrians, likelihood for collisions increases.
- Blind spot accidents. As with any large vehicle, delivery trucks have considerable blind spots on every side of the vehicle. This can be problematic when changing lanes or merging into traffic—and also when smaller vehicles enter their blind spot zones.
- Shifting cargo incidents. If a delivery driver leaves a vehicle door unlocked or does not securely shut it, sometimes packages can fall onto the road, creating hazards for other motorists.
Recover compensation for your injuries
When another driver is responsible for causing an accident and you suffer injuries, you have the legal right to recover compensation. The types of compensation lawyers can recover often include the following::
- Hospital costs and medical bills
- Lost wages due to injuries and future earning capacity losses
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death
Get legal help with delivery vehicle accidents case
If you have been seriously injured in a delivery truck accident, find out how we can help. We have the legal skills necessary to win or settle New York personal injury claims. Let us handle your legal issues, so you can focus on recovery. Insurance companies are in the business of minimizing payouts, and our firm can provide the necessary skills to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. To arrange a free consultation, contact the Law Office of John Fazzini. Call us at (631) 547-8989 or reach out to us through our contact form.