The Police Blamed Him for His Fatal Crash, Now His Parents Are Suing
A big component of the modern-day market is online shopping. Now more than ever people buy and sell online whether it’s through bidding sites like E-Bay, private seller e-commerce sites like Etsy, or big corporations like Amazon. Amazon has shown itself to be at the top of the list because of its wide range of items, deals, and speedy. Though Amazon’s quick delivery is very convenient for the buyer, it puts heavy strain on delivery drivers to make their orders on time.
Amazon handles the massive demand for their site by outsourcing some of their delivery drivers through companies that Amazon has control of. These companies are set up so that Amazon has more drivers available without the liability that comes with hiring new employees. They put quotas on these delivery drivers, which can be up to 300 deliveries a day, and track their delivery metrics to make sure they meet their quotas. The pressure from Amazon can force drivers to make unsafe decisions when driving. Outsourced delivery drivers frequently drive more aggressively and pull out into the road more recklessly than a regular driver would.
This type of pressure led to a catastrophic situation between a motorcyclist and a third-party Amazon delivery truck. The delivery driver, pressured to meet his daily quota, made a reckless left turn into a driveway without seeing the motorcyclist going the opposite direction. The delivery driver’s reckless turn caused the rider’s fatal injuries, but when the police came to the scene, they determined that the motorcyclist was at fault for the collision. When the rider’s family became our client, we knew that fighting this case would not only help with the tragedy of losing a son but also the closure that their son was not driving recklessly and was in fact the victim.
The root of the collision came from Amazon’s heavy pressure on its drivers to make quotas in a certain amount of time. Dropping below the quota immediately affects the driver’s metrics and can lead to losing wages or even their job. The driver in this case was feeling the same stress as many other Amazon delivery drivers and his rushed left-hand turn led to a fatal collision. The rider was not reckless in this situation but despite the facts, the police blamed him for the collision and for his death.
If the police determine that you were at fault for an automotive collision do not accept their conclusions and hire the highly capable attorneys at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP. We know that police often make mistakes in their assessments and conclusions and may miss key details that, once found, could change the results of the investigation. We understand that no amount of money awarded can turn back time, but we do know that holding those responsible for recklessness can ensure that it doesn’t happen again. Call Bellwoar Kelly, LLP at 610-314-7066 or schedule your free consultation HERE. If the police determine you at fault for an automotive collision Call Bellwoar Kelly, where victims fight back.