Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers, York, PA
Strong advocacy when delivery trucks harm drivers, passengers, and pedestrians
Every time we order something from a retail store, a restaurant, a pharmacy, or any other business, a truck or van has to deliver those items – unless you pick them up in person. The convenience of online ordering does come with a price. The driver of the delivery vehicle may cause an accident. At KBG Injury Law, we understand who is liable when drivers and stores place their profits over your safety. Our York truck accident lawyers hold the responsible parties accountable if they cause a crash because they are looking at their GPS, speeding, tired, or otherwise at fault.
We demand compensation for all your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. Call us now to discuss your rights. In one sample case, KBG Injury Law obtained a $1.8 million settlement for our client’s family when a delivery driver fell asleep and struck her motorcycle in the opposite lane of traffic.
Pennsylvania Truck Accident Settlement
$1.625 Million
Settlement for a tractor trailer crash involving a trailer that was loaded improperly allowing load to shift.
How can we help you today?
- What delivery companies serve York?
- Why do delivery accidents happen in York?
- What types of personal injuries do your York, delivery truck accident lawyers handle?
- Who is responsible for my delivery accident?
- What is the value of my delivery accident claim in York?
- Do you have a York, PA, delivery accident lawyer near me?
What delivery companies serve York, PA?
Residents in York regularly purchase food, drink, clothes, furniture, and everything they need to enjoy life. Businesses can purchase everything they need for the office, plant, or worksite, including the products they sell. Some of the more common delivery service businesses in York include FedEx, Walmart, and Amazon. DoorDash and Uber Eats are common. Most businesses that deliver their goods to consumers either use their drivers or have working relationships with independent delivery companies.
The vehicles that delivery companies use include semis, tractor-trailers, box trucks, vans, and other vehicles.
Why do delivery accidents happen in York, PA?
At KBG Injury Law, we question everyone who has knowledge of the accident and the shipment. Our lawyers also work with investigators, the police, and other liability experts, such as traffic reconstruction experts, to show how delivery accidents happen and why they are preventable.
Some of the common causes of delivery service accidents in York include the following:
- Pressure from employers or retailers. Many delivery drivers receive more money if they make more deliveries. This incentive comes with the price that drivers are more likely to speed and drive aggressively to make more money.
- Loss of direction accidents. Delivery drivers often do not know how to get to their destinations without the help of electronic navigation systems. Drivers should be held accountable if they cause accidents because they are looking at a GPS instead of the road.
- Driver fatigue. Many delivery drivers, whether their route is a local one from a pizza place or a long one such as when deliveries are made from different counties or states, drive while they are tired in order to deliver more goods or work more hires. Drivers who are tired cannot anticipate or respond to traffic emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Blind spots. The longer, taller, and wider a truck is, the more dangerous the blind sports are. Most trucks and vans have poor sightlines or no sightlines. Many drivers just rely on their rear-view mirrors. Changing lanes or turning is especially dangerous if there are blind spots.
- Driver distraction. Drivers who, for example, eat a slice of pizza while making a pizza delivery are much more likely to cause an accident than drivers who have both hands on the wheel and are looking at the road in front of them.
- Cargo accidents. Moving cargo can distract a driver or cause a driver to lose control.
Another reason delivery trucks cause accidents is that they are harder to control than cars. Delivery trucks and vans generally need more time and distance to come to a complete stop. Seeing around delivery trucks can be difficult.
When delivery trucks do cause accidents, especially large commercial trucks, victims may suffer catastrophic injuries or death.
What types of personal injuries do your York, PA, delivery truck accident lawyers handle?
Our York personal injury lawyers represent accident victims who have any type of severe injury, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Paralysis and other spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures/broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries and whiplash
- Nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage
- Burns
- Kidney, liver, and other types of organ damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Bruises, cuts, and lacerations
- Death
Who is responsible for my delivery accident?
At KBG Injury Law, we review many issues that determine whether anyone or any company besides the driver is responsible. These issues include determining:
- If the driver is an employee or an independent contractor
- Who the employer is
- What type of delivery was involved
- Which company made the delivery, such as FedEx, Walmart, or DoorDash
- What insurance policies apply – including your own if the delivery driver does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance
The defendants may include:
- The driver
- The driver’s employer
- The owner of the delivery vehicle
- Route owners or other intermediate companies
- A manufacturer of a defective truck part
- A maintenance or repair company
- Other drivers
What is the value of my delivery accident claim in York?
We understand how traumatic accidents and injuries are. Our attorneys work with your physicians, employers, life planners (if necessary), and you to place a proper value on your claim. We seek to make you a complete person again – a person who is healthy and ready to enjoy life as much as possible.
Our lawyers review the full range of medical treatments you will need and how every day of your life you live in pain and agony.
At KBG Injury Law, we demand that the responsible parties pay for all your current and future damages, including:
- Medical expenses of every type
- Lost income and benefits
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage, such as the cost to fix or replace your vehicle
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Scarring and disfigurement
We seek punitive damages when a defendant’s conduct is malicious or wanton.
Our attorneys also file wrongful death actions so families can obtain repayment of the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support your loved one would have provided the family, and the loss of personal comfort and guidance your loved one would have provided each family member.
Do you have a York, PA, delivery accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We have a conveniently located office at 110 N. George St., 3rd Flr. York, Pa. Another option is to speak with us by phone or through online video forums. If you are not physically mobile, we will make arrangements to see you away from our office.
Our lawyers will explain your rights, answer your questions, and prepare you for each stage of the litigation process.
Talk with our York delivery truck accident lawyers now
We understand who is liable, why they are liable, and how much the liable parties should pay for your injuries or the death of a close family member. Our KBG Injury Law team has more than 200 years of combined experience. That experience helps us anticipate and counter the arguments insurance companies and defense lawyers are likely to assert.
Call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also maintains offices in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg. Our lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis.