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A delivery truck crash can leave you with devastating injuries that affect you for life. E-commerce and home delivery services have increased the number of delivery vehicles on the road, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivery accident claims can be complex, and they often involve going up against large corporations. However, our experienced Jacksonville delivery accident lawyers are here to help.

At Farah & Farah, we’ve been standing up to big corporations for over four decades, and experience makes all the difference. Contact us today, and let us put our experience to work for you.

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Why Choose Farah & Farah as Your Delivery Accident Lawyer in Jacksonville?

You Don’t Have To Go Through This Alone

Experience You Can Trust for All Types of Jacksonville Delivery Accident Claims

What Types of Compensation Are Included in a Delivery Truck Accident Settlement?

Common Challenges in Delivery Accident Claims

Delivery Accident FAQs

Contact Our Jacksonville Delivery Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation

Why Choose Farah & Farah as Your Delivery Accident Lawyer in Jacksonville?

Our compassionate Jacksonville car accident lawyers have been helping clients with all types of traffic collision claims since 1979. We tackle even the most challenging cases because we have the resources to take on powerful corporations and win. We’ve recovered over $2 billion in injury compensation for our clients through caring, understanding, and hard work. We’ll take the time to understand your story and what the accident cost you, so we can win over a jury and prove you deserve full compensation.

Our Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers in Jacksonville Are a United Team that Gets Results

Our Jacksonville law office serves as our home base, where Eddie Farah founded our firm in 1979. When you choose us, we’ll hand-select a team with the best combination of skills and experience to get you the best possible outcome. Here are just a few of the outstanding attorneys you’ll encounter at our Jacksonville office:

Khalil Farah

Khalil Farah is Eddie Farah’s son and an accomplished car accident attorney with 10 years of experience and a powerful presence in the courtroom.

Brian Martin Flaherty

Brian Flaherty is an experienced truck accident attorney who has been with Farah & Farah for over 20 years. He is a former assistant state attorney who brings valuable trial experience to the table.

Kelli Pruner

Kelli Pruner is an award-winning auto accident attorney recognized for her no-nonsense approach and dedication to supporting and advocating for injured individuals, both in and out of the courtroom.

You Don’t Have To Go Through This Alone

When you hire us as your lawyers, you join the Farah family. We’re your confidantes, advocates, and go-to resource for whatever you need. We’ll help you find a doctor, handle your property damage claim, sue for the loss of your vehicle’s value as a result of the accident, and more at no extra cost. We think of clients as family and go above and beyond because we care.

I recently had the opportunity to work with an amazing lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to my case. They provided excellent guidance and support throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services!

– Le'Troy D.

Working with the staff at Farah & Farah has been a dream. They are a great team that is professional and personable. They were always available for questions and to provide additional information. They settled my case and helped fix the problem that caused my accident.

– Celeste C.

Farah & Farah is the only firm I trust. I have unfortunately been involved in two accidents, neither of which was my fault. I hired Farah & Farah both times. They made the process easy to follow and understand. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. They exceeded my expectations and treated me with courtesy and the utmost respect. Thank you, Farah & Farah, for being real, true, and honest people with genuine concern and compassion for your clients.

– Ben S.

Experience You Can Trust for All Types of Jacksonville Delivery Accident Claims

Delivery driver accident claims are complex because they often involve the vicarious liability of large corporations. Vicarious liability, also known as respondeat superior, holds employers liable for the negligence of workers acting within the scope of their employment. Some delivery drivers are independent contractors. Vicarious liability doesn’t apply in these cases.

Our experienced Jacksonville truck accident lawyers possess in-depth knowledge of vicarious liability and its applications to specific delivery services. We’ve helped clients recover significant compensation for all types of delivery vehicle negligence, including:

Speeding
Failing to yield
Distracted driving
Impaired driving
Drowsy driving
Failing to properly maintain vehicles
Not training employees

Our experience includes handling motorcycle accidents, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as a wide range of injuries. Our clients have suffered whiplash, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other debilitating accident injuries. Regardless of what type of delivery truck it was, we’ve got you covered.

Jacksonville FedEx Delivery Accidents

While FedEx hires some drivers as employees, it also contracts with businesses that provide drivers. These businesses are considered independent contractors from FedEx’s perspective, but the drivers are employees of those businesses.

If FedEx is the employer, it may be liable for the driver’s negligence. If a business that contracts with FedEx is the employer, that business, not FedEx, may be liable. Our FedEx delivery lawyers in Jacksonville can determine who is liable for the accident.

Jacksonville Amazon Delivery Accidents

Amazon delivery drivers fall under two categories:

Delivery Service Partner drivers: Amazon contracts with independent companies that employ drivers and provide the delivery vehicles.
Amazon Flex drivers: These are independent contractors who drive their own vehicles.

If you’re in an accident involving a DSP vehicle, the DSP may be liable for the driver’s negligence. If the at-fault driver is an Amazon Flex driver, the driver’s personal insurance covers damages.

Jacksonville UPS Delivery Accidents

Most UPS drivers are employees, making the company vicariously liable for their negligence. UPS carries $1 million in insurance coverage. During peak seasons, such as the winter holidays, UPS hires independent contractors who are liable for their own negligence. Our Jacksonville UPS delivery accident lawyers can establish liability and help you maximize your compensation if a negligent UPS driver has injured you.

Jacksonville Walmart Delivery Accidents

Walmart home delivery drivers are independent contractors. Their personal insurance usually covers damages. Walmart doesn’t cover delivery drivers. However, our Walmart delivery accident lawyers in Jacksonville can look for other liable parties, such as vehicle manufacturers and government entities, to increase insurance coverage.

Jacksonville USPS Delivery Accidents

The federal government owns United States Postal Service trucks. If you’re injured by a postal truck, you must first file an administrative claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. You can file Standard Form 95 and demand a specific amount to cover damages. Our Jacksonville USPS delivery truck accident attorneys have a track record of successful FTCA claims. We can calculate your damages, file your paperwork, and fight for full compensation.

Jacksonville Food Delivery Accidents

Delivery drivers for Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash are independent contractors. However, these companies provide additional insurance coverage depending on the driver’s status. If the driver is logged in but not picking up or delivering, Uber Eats provides the following coverage:

Bodily injury: $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident
Property damage: $25,000

Neither DoorDash nor Grubhub offers coverage in this scenario. However, all three companies provide up to $1 million in coverage if the driver is en route to pick up or deliver an order. None provides coverage if the driver isn’t logged in. Before accessing commercial coverage, you must exhaust the driver’s insurance coverage. Our Jacksonville Uber Eats delivery accident lawyers can help you access all available coverage.

What Types of Compensation Are Included in a Delivery Truck Accident Settlement?

Compensation for a delivery truck wreck may cover your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover the past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and more.

If your loved one has died from a delivery accident, our Jacksonville wrongful death lawyers can help you recover wrongful death damages, such as funeral expenses and loss of companionship.

The nature and severity of the injuries are among the most significant factors that influence the amount you recover. Vicarious liability of large corporations can also increase the amount you can recover in a delivery accident settlement.

Here are some notable case results we’ve obtained for clients injured in similar accidents:

$3.4 million

for a client rear-ended by a moving truck

$1 million

for a woman injured by a postal truck

$760,000

for the family of a wife killed in a motorcycle/dump truck collision

$317,000

for a client rear-ended by a JEA truck

Common Challenges in Delivery Accident Claims

It’s important to choose a law firm with proven experience handling your type of delivery accident claim, especially if a large company is involved. Your lawyer will need to overcome multiple challenges to get you the results you deserve. We’ve been handling delivery accident claims long before e-commerce and home delivery became popular, and our track record confirms our effectiveness.

Independent Contractors vs. Employees

Your lawyer must determine whether the driver was operating as an independent contractor or an employee. The answer will likely affect the amount of insurance coverage for your losses.

Vicarious Liability

Your lawyer will need in-depth knowledge of how vicarious liability applies. The defense may claim that vicarious liability doesn’t apply because the driver was operating outside the scope of employment. This is just one example of what a lawyer faces when going up against big companies. Without vicarious liability, you may be limited to the driver’s insurance coverage limits, resulting in lesser compensation.

Large Corporations

If a large corporation is liable, your lawyer will need substantial resources to investigate, consult with experts who can testify on your behalf, and match the skill of the insurance company’s legal team.

"After an accident, you may have an X-ray that looks normal, but you're still in pain. That's because soft tissue injuries, like sprains and tears, don't show up on X-rays. And if an insurance company doesn't see it, they may not believe you're hurt. When they don't take your pain seriously, we fight back. We know doctors who are experts in diagnosing soft tissue injuries. They can help us prove that your pain is real, and we'll seek to get you paid for all of your future medical expenses."

Eddie Farah, Founding Partner

Delivery Accident FAQs

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Delivery Accident Claim?

A trucking company may be liable if the at-fault driver is an employee. Otherwise, the driver is liable. The following third parties may also be liable:

Other drivers
Government entities responsible for road maintenance
Manufacturers of defective vehicles or parts
Negligent mechanics or maintenance companies

How Long Do I Have To File a Delivery Accident Claim?

The Florida car accident statute of limitations generally requires you to file suit within two years of your delivery vehicle accident. Before you can file, you must get your evidence ready and calculate an exact total for your damages.

Don’t wait until the last minute to call a delivery accident lawyer. It takes time to retain expert witnesses, investigate, and build a strong case. Critical evidence could also fade or disappear soon after the accident. Early attorney involvement protects your claim, enables your lawyer to build the strongest case possible, and helps maximize your compensation.

What Should I Do After A Delivery Accident in Duval County?

There are several steps you can take after a delivery accident to protect your claim and your health. They include the following:

Seek medical attention immediately.
Obtain the vehicle number, company name, and driver name.
Exchange insurance information as you would for any other accident.
Gather eyewitness names and contact information.
Take detailed photos of the accident scene.
Complete your medical treatment.
Keep copies of medical bills and receipts.
Call an experienced delivery accident lawyer as soon as possible.

How Common Are Delivery Truck Accidents in Jacksonville?

There are no published statistics specific to delivery truck accidents in Jacksonville. However, the latest data compiled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that 2,745 commercial motor vehicle crashes occurred in Duval County in 2023, resulting in 835 injuries and 15 fatalities.

Contact Our Jacksonville Delivery Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation

Our compassionate Jacksonville delivery accident lawyers can cut through the red tape of a delivery truck accident and help you recover the maximum compensation available. We charge no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we win. Experience makes all the difference.

Let us put our experience to work for you. Contact us online or call 904-549-6434 today for a free consultation.

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