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FedEx, UPS, and Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents: Your Legal Options

Injury Claim Recovery Team
December 26, 2025
7 min read
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With the explosion of e-commerce, delivery trucks are everywhere. Unfortunately, accidents involving FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and other delivery vehicles have increased significantly.

Why Delivery Truck Accidents Happen

Time Pressure Drivers face intense pressure to meet delivery quotas, leading to: - Speeding - Rushing through stops - Skipping safety checks

Frequent Stops - Double-parking in traffic - Sudden stops - Distracted driving while looking for addresses

Vehicle Size Delivery trucks have significant blind spots and require more stopping distance than passenger vehicles.

Who Is Liable?

The Driver May be personally liable for negligent driving.

The Company FedEx, UPS, and Amazon may be liable under respondeat superior for employee negligence.

Independent Contractor Issues Some companies use independent contractors, complicating liability. However, California's AB5 law has expanded employee classifications.

Insurance Coverage

Major delivery companies typically carry substantial commercial insurance policies, often $1 million or more.

Evidence in Delivery Truck Cases

  • Delivery route logs
  • GPS data
  • Driver hours and schedules
  • Training records
  • Vehicle maintenance records
  • Security camera footage

Common Injuries

  • Rear-end collision injuries
  • Pedestrian injuries
  • Cyclist injuries
  • Property damage from falling packages

Taking On Big Companies

Large corporations have teams of lawyers and adjusters working to minimize claims. You need experienced representation to level the playing field and obtain fair compensation.

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