Two trucking companies are asking a Los Angeles court to approve an $11 million settlement over the deaths of sisters Amy Lorenzo, 12, and Marlenne Lorenzo, 14. A dump truck struck the girls while they were walking to school on April 4, 2019. A hearing on the proposed agreement is scheduled for January 20, 2027,…
Take a breath. You can handle this — but the order in which you make these calls matters more than most people realize. Here is exactly who to contact, what to say, and what to avoid doing in the hours after an Amazon delivery truck hits your car. Call 1: 911 — Do This First,…
If an Amazon delivery truck hit you, you are almost certainly entitled to compensation. The question most people actually want answered is: how much? The average settlement in Amazon delivery crash claims ranges from $50,000 to over $1 million. Minor injury claims usually settle for lower amounts, while cases involving severe injuries or fatalities can…
What happens legally if an Amazon, FedEx, or UPS truck hits you? Yes — you can sue Amazon, FedEx, or UPS if one of their delivery trucks hits you, but the answer depends on who was actually driving and how that driver was classified. These companies use layered contractor structures designed to limit their legal…
How do you deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a car accident? Dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company means documenting the accident thoroughly, reporting it promptly, refusing recorded statements, and never accepting a first settlement offer before knowing the full extent of your injuries. The insurer’s goal is to pay as little…
You are not legally required to give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident. Their adjuster’s job is to limit what they pay you, not to help you. Politely decline, get their information, and speak with a personal injury attorney before saying anything on the record. Your gut is telling…
Most insurance policies require you to notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible after an accident — typically within 24 to 72 hours. Some policies allow up to 30 days. Waiting beyond your policy deadline can give your insurer grounds to reduce or deny your claim. The accident happened. You dealt with the scene,…
If a trucking company calls you after an accident, do not give a recorded statement, accept any offer, or apologize for anything. Their adjusters are trained to limit what they pay you. You have the right to speak with a truck accident attorney before saying anything — most offer free consultations. When a trucking company…
When a leased truck causes an accident, liability can fall on the driver, the motor carrier operating the truck under their DOT authority, the leasing company that owns the vehicle, or all three simultaneously. Federal FMCSA lease regulations make motor carriers legally responsible for leased trucks operating under their authority — regardless of who technically…