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Delivery van accidents
Delivery drivers work fast, on tight schedules, in neighborhoods. That creates risk, and responsibility.
Why delivery vans crash
- Pressure to hit a number of stops per hour
- Looking at a scanner or phone for the next address
- Double-parking, sudden stops and backing up
- New or seasonal drivers with little training
Who is responsible?
Many large delivery networks use independent contractor companies. The van may carry one company's logo while the driver works for a smaller business. That doesn't mean no one is responsible. It means we have to find out who employed the driver, who owned the van and which policies apply.
Tip: Photograph the van's doors and back, including any small print: company name, DOT number, phone number and van number.
Pedestrians and parked cars
Many delivery van crashes happen at low speed in neighborhoods: hitting a pedestrian, a child on a bike or a parked car while backing up. Those cases count too, and injuries can be serious.
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