Houston Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer – Get the Compensation You Deserve

Amazon delivery trucks and vans are a common sight on Houston’s roads, making countless deliveries every day. However, their high delivery demands often lead to accidents that cause serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Amazon truck accident, seeking compensation can be challenging—Amazon frequently denies liability by classifying its drivers as independent contractors.

At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, our experienced Houston Amazon truck accident attorneys know how to navigate these complex cases. We have a proven track record of securing compensation for victims injured by negligent truck drivers and large corporations like Amazon. Don’t take on Amazon alone—let us fight for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Who is Liable for an Amazon Truck Accident?

Under personal injury and insurance law, a company has vicarious responsibility for the actions of its employees. This means a company like Amazon can be held liable if a truck driver they employ injures someone else in an accident caused by their negligence or recklessness.

Amazon would be responsible for any harm caused by a delivery truck driver it employs, but it takes steps to limit those numbers. Amazon’s delivery truck and van drivers are often classified as:

  • Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSP) work for independent companies that contract with Amazon and provide trucks and drivers.
  • Amazon Flex drivers are independent contractors and use their own vehicles.

Amazon provides its DSP drivers commercial motor vehicle liability insurance coverage worth up to $1 million for injuries and property damage suffered by third parties in Amazon delivery truck or van accidents. It requires its Amazon Flex drivers to maintain similar coverage.

However, commercial auto liability insurance held by Flex drivers only applies if the driver was actively working for Amazon at the time of the accident. If not, the driver’s personal liability insurance — in Texas, a minimum of $30,000 per person for bodily injury, $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 per accident for property damage — would apply.

A job designed to offer “flex” schedules can make it difficult to pin down whether a driver was truly “on the clock” at the time of an accident, and Amazon makes use of the uncertainty if it can.

Suppose you are working with the lawyers of Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs. In that case, we can investigate to determine the status of the Amazon delivery driver responsible for your losses and fight to recover the compensation you’re owed.

Common Causes of Amazon Truck Accidents

common causes of amazon truck accidents in Houston, Texas

An Amazon driver may get into a distracted driving accident because they were checking a mapping app or GPS device. Delivery drivers who are worried about making their deliveries on time (Amazon monitors on-time performance) or before bad weather or rush hour occurs are also dangerously distracted drivers.

Amazon delivery drivers may also cause accidents by:

  • Driving while fatigued or drowsy from long hours and multiple deliveries.
  • Speeding to meet delivery schedules or to beat rush hour or bad weather.
  • Improper loading allows packages in the vehicle to shift and cause an accident or distract the driver, leading to an accident.
  • Failing to adjust to conditions by slowing down and allowing more space between vehicles during inclement weather and/or heavy traffic.
  • Lack of training due to Amazon or its “partners” hiring (or contracting with) drivers who are not qualified and fail to provide them with adequate training.

In other cases, the delivery truck or van may fail — brakes fail, a tire blows, etc. — due to improper maintenance or a manufacturing defect. In these cases, truck accident victims could file a claim against a maintenance vendor or manufacturer.

Types of Injuries in Amazon Truck Accidents

A collision with an Amazon delivery truck or van may cause severe injuries including:

Compensation Available for Amazon Truck Wreck Victims

As your attorneys, Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs can help you seek full compensation for the losses you incurred in the crash, including for:

  • Past, current, and future medical expenses
  • Future costs related to debilitating injuries
  • Lost income
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • Property damage.

Our Amazon truck accident attorneys in Houston will calculate the full value of your claim and fight for every dollar you deserve.

Steps to Take After an Amazon Truck Accident

If you’re involved in a crash with an Amazon truck, take these steps to protect your rights:

  • Call 911 – Report the accident and request medical assistance if needed.
  • Gather evidence – Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damage, injuries, and any Amazon branding on the truck or van.
  • Get driver & witness information – Collect contact details from the Amazon driver and any eyewitnesses.
  • Seek medical attention – Even if you feel fine, get checked by a doctor to document your injuries.
  • Avoid speaking to insurance companies – Amazon’s insurers may try to minimize your claim. Let an attorney handle communications.
  • Contact a Houston Amazon truck accident lawyer – The sooner you involve an experienced attorney, the stronger your case will be.

Why Choose Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs?

why choose Fibich
  • Over $1 Billion Recovered – Decades of Success in Personal Injury Claims
  • Board-Certified Attorneys – Recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • No Fees Unless We Win – We work on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing upfront
  • Fierce Legal Advocates – We take on corporate giants like Amazon and fight for the maximum settlement

At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we have been standing up to large corporations for decades. Let us fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Contact Our Houston Amazon Truck Accident Lawyers

Don’t try to deal with Amazon or an Amazon partner firm on your own after an accident. They have structured their organizations to protect them from accident claims. The Amazon truck accident attorneys of Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs understand what Amazon is doing, and we are deeply familiar with the legal landscape in Houston and throughout Texas. We can work to hold Amazon or an Amazon Delivery Service Partner accountable after an accident.

Our team brings together over 100 years of combined experience in personal injury law and puts attorneys with Board Certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in civil trial and personal injury trial law in your corner. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we’ll place your needs and concerns at the forefront of our legal strategy, and you won’t pay any fees or expenses unless we win your case.

Contact us for an initial consultation with an experienced truck accident attorney to learn more about how we can help.