Knoxville Amazon Truck Accident Lawyers

Accomplished representation for truck accident victims and families

For several decades now, Amazon trucks have been delivering all types of home consumer, commercial, and industrial products. On almost any given day, you can see several Amazon trucks in your community. For a fee, you can get Amazon products fast – often on the same day or the next day. While shopping online is convenient, it comes with the price of relying on companies and drivers that regularly prioritize speed over safety.

At Banks & Jones, our truck accident lawyers understand who is liable for an Amazon truck delivery accident. Our Amazon truck accident lawyers hold drivers and their employers liable when accidents send you to a hospital or a doctor’s office. To assert your full right to compensation, call us today. We have an impressive record of strong recoveries in personal injury and wrongful death claims.

How can we help?

How does the Amazon delivery process work?

Amazon uses trucks and vans to deliver its products between its network of warehouses/facility centers and to the communities of America, including Knoxville. Amazon has its own delivery system (called Amazon Logistics – AMZL) for making deliveries. The company also relies on a network of Amazon Flex drivers to deliver its products. Generally, Amazon’s commercial trucks make long-distance deliveries. Generally, Flex drivers use their own trucks and vans to deliver Amazon merchandise to local consumers and businesses throughout Knoxville.

Why do Amazon truck accidents happen?

At Banks & Jones, we have 35 years of experience handling truck and van accident claims. Our Amazon truck accident lawyers work with investigators, the police, and through the discovery process to show how your Amazon accident happened and why it was preventable.

Some of the causes of Amazon truck accidents include the following:

  • Accidents because Amazon prioritizes speed over safety. These include speeding, driving through stop signs, and other traffic violations.
  • Driving while fatigued. Drivers may drive for long hours to make more deliveries and earn more money.
  • Driving while distracted. Most Amazon drivers (interstate and local) rely on navigation systems to know what route to take. Drivers who look at their GPS instead of the road, use their mobile phones, or eat or drink while driving are dangerous.
  • Inexperience. Commercial truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). All truck drivers need to understand their type of truck. Drivers should also understand the many dangers that driving a truck of any size brings, including handling blind spots, managing overloaded or improperly loaded cargo, and negotiating turns.
  • The size and weight of the truck and the cargo. Amazon trucks and vans are wider, longer, and taller than most cars. Drivers of these vehicles need to stay in their lanes, pass with caution, and be extra careful when making wide turns. Amazon drivers also need to know how to drive if the cargo begins to move while the truck is in transit.
  • Residential driving. Many Amazon deliveries are in neighborhoods where families live. Drivers may cause accidents if they fail to use caution in slow traffic and when children are nearby. The constant stops and starts can create dangers for other drivers.

Some of the other reasons Amazon truck accidents happen in Knoxville include drunk driving, tailgating, and driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions.

How do Amazon truck accidents happen in Knoxville?

Our truck accident lawyers handle all types of Amazon delivery accidents, including the following:

  • Accidents with other vehicles. These include head-on accidents, rear-end collisions, broadsides, and sideswipes.
  • Pedestrian accidents. Many deliveries take place in neighborhoods where people are walking and children are playing. Amazon drivers need to stop at crosswalks, communicate with people in parking lots, and always assume children will run into the path of their vehicle.
  • Bicycle accidents. Amazon drivers need to use caution every time they open their doors to ensure a bicyclist isn’t riding by.

Who do your Knoxville Amazon truck accident lawyers hold accountable for injuries and deaths?

Banks & Jones files personal injury and wrongful death claims against every person and business responsible for accidents in Knoxville. The defendants may include:

  • The Amazon truck driver
  • A Flex driver
  • The company that owns the flex truck or van
  • Amazon
  • Loading companies
  • Manufacturers of defective truck and van parts
  • Maintenance, inspection, and repair companies
  • Third-party carriers such as FedEx

What types of injuries do truck accidents cause?

Our Knoxville Amazon truck accident lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including the following:

  • Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
  • Paralysis, herniated disks, and other types of spinal cord damage
  • Broken bones
  • Traumatic amputations/loss of limb
  • Fractures/broken bones
  • Crush injuries
  • Kidney, spleen, and other types of internal organ damage
  • Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
  • Muscle, nerve, ligament, and tissue damage
  • Burns
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of sight or sound
  • Bruises and lacerations
  • Emotional suffering
  • Death

How much is my Amazon truck accident claim worth?

Truck and delivery van accidents often cause catastrophic, permanent, and chronic injuries. At Banks & Jones, we work with your doctors to verify your injuries, show what medical care you need, and examine how your injuries are affecting every part of your life. We also work with your employer, family, and others to verify your other damages.

We demand compensation for the following financial and personal damage – for as long as you have any pain.

  • Medical bills. These expenses include ER care, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy and other types of rehabilitative care, medications, and assistive help.
  • Lost income. This amount includes your lost wages, business income, and lost benefits – including permanent disability compensation.
  • Pain and suffering. This amount is often the largest part of your damage claim. The responsible defendants may need to pay for each ache, pain, itch, moment of anxiety, worry, and other physical and emotional trauma.
  • Property damage. This sum generally covers the cost of fixing or replacing your vehicle.
  • Other damages. These damages include scarring and disfigurement, loss of bodily function, and inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.

If your parent, child, or spouse died due to an Amazon truck accident, we will fight for your rights to compensation for the funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, and the loss of love and guidance.

How do you fight for Amazon truck accident victims?

At Banks & Jones, we take great pride in our ability to persuasively and aggressively handle every part of your case. Our lawyers have 35 years of experience in handling the following parts of your claim:

  • Investigating who is responsible and why they should have prevented your accident
  • Questioning everyone who has relevant information about your accident or injuries
  • Determining how much your claim is worth
  • Negotiating with insurance companies
  • Anticipating the arguments that insurance companies and defense lawyers will assert
  • Arguing your case before a judge and jury.

Do you have a Knoxville truck accident lawyer near me?

Yes. We meet clients at our office located at 2125 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee. Our lawyers see clients away from the office if they are too injured to travel. We also speak with clients by phone and through online conversations.

We’ve helped numerous drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families obtain strong recoveries. Banks & Jones is located within a quarter mile of every major road in Knoxville.

Speak with our accomplished Knoxville Amazon truck accident attorneys today

Amazon makes a fortune. They can and should afford to ensure that you and everyone who buys their products or lives where their products are delivered is safe. At Banks & Jones, we prepare each case for trial. Our record of results in the courtroom is why we are able to settle many cases. Insurance companies know we Fight 2 Win each case and maximize your recovery. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.