Plano Delivery Truck Accident Attorney

When delivery trucks hit a pedestrian or crash into a smaller vehicle, chances are that devastating injuries will result from the accident. Here at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., we understand completely the negative effects that delivery truck accidents could bring, which is why we focus on helping injured victims.

Our Plano delivery truck accident attorney will fight hard to obtain the justice you’re entitled to when you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a delivery truck accident involving an Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or DHL driver, or a food delivery, beverage delivery, or furniture delivery truck.

Common Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents

Tired or Fatigued Drivers

It’s fairly common for delivery truck drivers to work very long hours and often are pressured to complete their deliveries on time, leading to driver fatigue. While there are rules to help regulate how many hours delivery drivers can work, some companies that employ them blatantly break the rules and expect their drivers to work endless hours. But when drivers are suffering from fatigue, they can get distracted easily and make fatal mistakes.

Inadequately Trained Drivers


Improperly or inadequately trained delivery truck drivers are more likely to get into devastating accidents than properly trained drivers. They may not know what to do if the truck malfunctions or they have to drive the truck during certain adverse weather or road conditions, for instance.

Mechanical Truck Issues

Poor or lack of maintenance causes equipment failure, and malfunctioning equipment could lead to dangerous, but often preventable, delivery truck accidents.

Distracted Driving

Drivers who work long shifts may get distracted easily or intentionally distract themselves, commonly through cellphone use, to keep themselves awake. But distracted drivers can’t fully focus on their full attention on driving, which could make them oblivious to other motorists, pedestrians, variables in road and weather conditions, or traffic stops.

Bad Drivers

Just because someone knows how to drive doesn’t automatically mean that they’re going to be responsible and capable delivery truck drivers. While truck companies have all the means to hire and train drivers, they usually don’t due to a shortage of competent and qualified drivers, valuing profits over the safety of other road users.

FedEx Delivery Truck Crashes

FedEx is a corporation that conducts business in many countries around the world. Almost 85,000 to 90,000 FedEx trucks make deliveries every day. The drivers operating these trucks are FedEx employees, and both the company and the individual drivers must conduct their business in a non-negligent manner.

The attorneys at Joel M. Vecchio, P.C. advocate for injured victims who suffer serious bodily injury as the result of negligent conduct by FedEx. Our attorneys are capable of filing personal injury claims against companies that partner with FedEx, drivers who operate motor vehicles for FedEx, and FedEx itself. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine which parties may be liable for your injuries.

FedEx drivers may cause automobile accidents or pedestrian accidents by having unsafe delivery schedules that require the driver to speed and drive in an unsafe manner. Inadequate training and improper vehicle maintenance are also common causes of accidents caused by FedEx and its employees.

Amazon and UPS Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon and UPS are two other companies that often cause automobile accidents and pedestrian accidents. These corporations also conduct business throughout the United States, and their drivers may also be overburdened by packed delivery schedules and strict time limits for making deliveries.

Amazon drivers and UPS drivers sometimes forget to set the parking brake when making deliveries, and this negligent behavior can cause serious accidents. Many of the drivers who work long hours may experience fatigue, which can lead to a loss of focus or even falling asleep at the wheel.

Specific knowledge and legal training is required to adequately handle the complex personal injury cases involving FedEx, Amazon, and UPS. These corporate giants have insurers and legal teams ready to fight liability at every turn. If you want to know about filing a case, call a Plano truck accident lawyer at the office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation.

FedEx, Amazon, and UPS employ many attorneys and investigators to challenge your case and reduce the amount of financial compensation you should receive to help you defray the costs of your medical bills and other losses. Large insurance companies will have insurance claims adjusters who work day and night to attack the merits of your legal claims. Insurance companies often use delaying tactics and negotiation tactics to try to pay you as little money as possible.

If you were injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of a FedEx, Amazon, or UPS driver, then you want attorney Joel M. Vecchio, P.C. on your side. Contact us to discuss how to stand up to the insurance companies and the legal departments of these three large transnational corporations. Do not allow insurance companies to tell you how much financial compensation you should receive.

Damages Available in a Delivery Truck Accident

Damages are awarded to injured victims to compensate them for the losses they incurred due to the delivery truck accident and the resulting injuries. They aid in restoring the victim not just financially, but physically and mentally as well. These damages include:

Reach Out to an Experienced Plano Delivery Truck Accident Attorney Today

If you or a family member has been injured in a delivery truck accident, The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., can help you obtain fair compensation for your damages. Our experienced Plano delivery truck accident attorney will work hard to hold all the parties liable for your injuries, give you closure, and recover money for your losses, so you can start putting your life back together again. Call us at 972-380-4444 or contact us online to schedule your free claim consultation.