The drivers of two vehicles were killed and four others were injured in a fiery truck accident near Albany. The deadly collision involving an Amazon truck once again raised concerns about the retail giant’s safety record on the road. According to a report in the Albany Times-Union, the crash occurred the morning of April 6 on a stretch of the Thruway between Exit 24 and Exit 25. One of the drivers killed in the crash was identified as 33-year-old Brian M. Harper of Rotterdam.
Troopers have not yet filed charges against the driver of the Freightliner tractor-trailer, a 53-year-old Boston man. State Police said the truck driver was unable to avoid eastbound traffic that backed up during the morning commute. It is not clear why the driver could not bring the truck to a stop before impact and whether it was owned by Amazon or by one of its third-party delivery companies.
Amazon’s Safety Record Under Scrutiny
The crash has cast a spotlight on Amazon’s transportation safety record, which the Times-Union says, includes a string of fatal crashes very similar to this New York truck accident. The newspaper’s research shows that since 2019, there have been more than 70 traffic accident lawsuits filed in state Supreme Court in New York against Amazon Logistics, the network of third-party delivery companies that handle its deliveries. Almost all of those cases were filed in New York or Long Island.
This year alone, the Times-Union reports that there have been 24 motor vehicle lawsuits filed against Amazon Logistics in New York City. Most of these incidents involved Amazon van drivers hitting other vehicles, and some involving Amazon trucks hitting pedestrians and motorcyclists. The lawsuits typically allege reckless driving.
The number of traffic accident lawsuits against Amazon have also increased nationwide. Amazon Prime trucks operating through Amazon Logistics has been named a defendant in at least 119 injury lawsuits filed in 35 states in 2021, Bloomberg News reported in November. Critics have said Amazon should be held liable for these crashes, which have also involved smaller delivery vans.
A victim who have been injured in a truck accident involving an Amazon vehicle should remember that determining fault and liability can be extremely complicated and it is important that he or she immediately seeks the counsel of an experienced New York truck accident lawyer. Your lawyer will ensure that your rights and best interests are protected every step of the way and explain how you may be able to receive compensation from one or more parties, depending on the facts and circumstances of your case. As seen in this recent incident, accidents involving big rigs, large trucks etc., often result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Truck accident victims can seek compensation for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost income and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families of deceased accident victims may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for damages such as lost future income, funeral costs, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent or 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 50 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims. 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.timesunion.com/news/article/thruway-crash-albany-schenectady-17064091.php