Amazon has begun rolling out AI-enabled cameras from Netradyne in vehicles at several contracted delivery partners. According to a CNBC news report, the cameras record drivers “100% of the time” while they are doing their routes and flag safety infractions such as failure to stop at a stop sign, speeding and distracted driving. Amazon has said that these cameras will help improve safety in its delivery network. However, drivers and experts have raised privacy concerns.
How the Cameras Work
According to an instructional video seen by CNBC, Amazon says the cameras
record the drivers the entire time when they are on their route. The camera made by San Diego-based startup Netradyne, has four lenses that capture the road, the driver and both sides of the vehicle. The cameras are equipped with artificial intelligence software capable of detecting 16 different safety issues including whether drivers fail to stop at a stop sign, engage in distracted driving, speeding, hard braking and whether the driver is buckled up.
One driver in Kentucky said the cameras can also detect when a driver is yawning. Some safety violations will cause the camera to issue voice alerts such as “maintain safe distance,” “no stop detected” or “please slow down.” For example, if the driver is caught yawning, the camera will instruct them to pull over for at least 15 minutes. If the driver doesn’t comply, they may get a call asking them to pull over.
When the camera detects that an employee is engaging in unsafe driving behavior, it triggers the camera to upload footage to a secure portal that is accessible by Amazon. Footage from the camera may also be used for incident investigations such as collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians as well as package theft. Amazon is not the only logistics company relying on this type of technology. Last year, UPS tested forward-facing cameras equipped with sensors that issue safety alerts in their vans in several cities.
Delivery Van Accidents and Liability
There are a number of different parties that can be held liable for injuries sustained in a delivery truck or van accident. For example, the driver who operates the delivery truck or van may be held liable particularly if the accident was caused by the driver’s negligence (carelessness), recklessness or wrongdoing. In most cases, the driver’s employer can also be held liable.
For example, if the driver’s inexperience or lack of training caused the accident, the employer may be held accountable for that. Also, if negligent (careless) hiring or employee retention had a role in the crash then the employer may be held accountable. In some cases, poor or inadequate vehicle maintenance may cause such accidents. In those cases, the employers may be held liable as well because they have an obligation to maintain their fleets in good condition.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Injured victims of delivery van or delivery truck accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in truck accidents can seek compensation for damages such as lost future income, medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a van/truck accident or pedestrian accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 49 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/03/amazon-using-ai-equipped-cameras-in-delivery-vans.html