If you’ve been hit by an Amazon, UPS, or FedEx truck anywhere in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, your situation is more complicated than an ordinary car accident.

Delivery-truck crashes involve big corporations, insurance companies, and defense lawyers who move fast to protect themselves — not you.

At The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we’ve spent decades fighting for injured people against major trucking and delivery companies. We know how these cases work, how they try to escape responsibility, and how to make them pay what your case is really worth.

This article explains, in plain language, what makes Amazon, UPS, and FedEx accident claims different, what steps you should take after being hurt, and how an experienced Los Angeles truck accident attorney can protect you.

Why Delivery-Truck Accidents Are Not Like Normal Car Crashes

It may look like any other collision — a van runs a red light, rear-ends your car, or turns too fast. But when the vehicle belongs to a delivery giant like Amazon, UPS, or FedEx, the legal side becomes more complicated. Here’s why:

1. You’re up against powerful corporations

Amazon, UPS, and FedEx are billion-dollar companies with legal teams and insurance departments built to minimize payouts. From the moment their truck hits you, they start collecting evidence to protect their interests — not yours.
They’ll often:

• Send investigators to the scene

• Control what information gets released

• Try to push low settlement offers early

That’s why you need your own truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles fighting back immediately.

2. Some drivers are employees — others are “contractors”

Amazon uses thousands of delivery service partners (DSPs) — small local companies that technically employ the drivers. UPS and FedEx sometimes use contractors, too.
This matters because the company may try to say, “That driver doesn’t work for us — we’re not responsible.”

But a good lawyer can often prove control — showing that the company trained, tracked, and directed the driver, which makes them legally responsible anyway.

3. These trucks cause serious injuries

Delivery trucks are much heavier than cars. Even a low-speed crash can cause broken bones, head injuries, or spine damage. Victims often face:

• Hospital stays and surgeries

• Long recovery periods

• Lost income from missed work

• Chronic pain or disability

Because damages are higher, the insurance companies fight harder to pay less.

4. Evidence disappears fast

Most delivery trucks have GPS tracking and onboard cameras that record everything — but those videos and data can be deleted within days.
Your attorney must send a preservation letter right away to stop them from destroying this evidence. Without that, key proof might be gone forever.

5. Complex insurance coverage

Amazon, UPS, and FedEx carry huge insurance policies, but each has layers of coverage, different claim departments, and strict reporting rules.
Filing with the wrong one — or missing a deadline — can cost you your claim.
A law firm that handles Amazon, UPS, and FedEx accident claims in California knows how to get your case to the right insurer and force them to act.

Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Delivery-Truck Accident?

Several people or companies may share blame when you’re hit by a delivery truck. Here’s how liability usually works in California:

1. The driver

If the driver ran a red light, was distracted, speeding, or following too closely, they are directly at fault.
Your lawyer can hold them personally responsible for:

• Careless or reckless driving

• Texting while driving

• Falling asleep at the wheel

• Ignoring traffic signs

• Unsafe lane changes or turns

2. The delivery company (Amazon, UPS, or FedEx)

The company can also be responsible if:

• The driver was working when the crash happened

• The company failed to train or supervise the driver

• The truck wasn’t properly maintained

• They pushed drivers to deliver too many packages too fast

This is called vicarious liability, meaning an employer is responsible for what its workers do on the job.

3. The truck’s owner or maintenance company

Sometimes, trucks are leased from other companies or serviced by third-party mechanics.
If bad maintenance or old tires caused the crash, that company could share the blame.

4. Other parties

Depending on the situation, your claim could also involve:

• Cargo loaders (if shifting cargo caused the driver to lose control)

• Manufacturers (if a defective part failed)

• Government entities (if poor road design or missing signage contributed)

A skilled attorney will dig deep to uncover every source of insurance coverage and liability.

California Laws That Affect Your Claim

You usually have 2 years to file

Under California law (CCP § 335.1), you normally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
If a government vehicle was involved, you may have as little as 6 months.

Never wait. Evidence disappears quickly, and the delivery company will move fast to protect itself.

California’s “comparative fault” rule

Even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover money.
For example, if a jury decides you were 20% at fault, you can still collect 80% of your damages.
Your lawyer’s job is to prove your share of fault is as low as possible.

Commercial-vehicle safety rules

Delivery companies must follow strict safety and maintenance standards.
They must inspect their vehicles, train drivers, and keep service logs.
If they skip those steps, that violation can help prove negligence in your case.

Common Causes of Amazon, UPS, and FedEx Truck Accidents

Delivery drivers are under huge pressure to deliver hundreds of packages daily. That pressure often leads to unsafe driving behaviors, such as:

• Speeding or running lights to meet delivery quotas

• Distracted driving while using navigation or phones

• Fatigue from long hours and constant routes

• Unsafe backing-up or parking in residential areas

• Improperly secured cargo that shifts and throws the vehicle off balance

• Mechanical failures due to skipped maintenance

These companies often deny fault or blame you. Having a truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles ensures your story gets told clearly — backed by real evidence.

What to Do Right After Being Hit by a Delivery Truck

If you were in a crash with an Amazon, UPS, or FedEx truck, follow these steps immediately:

1. Get medical help first

Even if you feel “fine,” get checked out. Many injuries — especially head, neck, or back injuries — don’t show symptoms right away. Seeing a doctor also documents your injuries for your case.

2. Call the police

Get an official accident report. This document helps identify the driver, vehicle number, and company name.

3. Gather information at the scene

If possible:

• Take photos of all vehicles and license plates

• Get the truck’s number, company logo, and driver’s name

• Note nearby businesses or homes with cameras

• Ask witnesses for contact info

4. Do not talk to their insurance adjuster alone

They are trained to get you to say things that hurt your case.
Always have your Los Angeles truck accident attorney handle communication.

5. Keep everything

Save medical bills, repair estimates, photos, receipts, and notes about your pain and daily struggles. This will become crucial evidence later.

6. Call a lawyer quickly

The faster you act, the better chance your attorney has to preserve truck data, video footage, and company records before they disappear.

Evidence That Can Make or Break Your Case

Winning a delivery-truck accident case often depends on what evidence you can collect — and keep safe.

Important evidence includes:

• Truck dashcam video

• GPS and speed data from the delivery company

• Driver’s delivery logs and route information

• Maintenance and inspection records

• Witness statements and police reports

• Photos of the crash scene and vehicles

• Medical reports proving your injuries came from the crash

Amazon, UPS, and FedEx trucks all have digital tracking systems, but those logs may only be saved for a short time.
Your attorney will send a legal notice forcing them to preserve and turn over this data — before it’s lost.

What Compensation Can You Get?

Every case is different, but victims of delivery-truck crashes in California may recover for both financial and personal losses.

Economic damages (financial losses)

• Medical bills (past and future)

• Physical therapy and rehab costs

• Lost wages and future loss of income

• Vehicle repairs or replacement

• Out-of-pocket expenses (transportation, medication, etc.)

Non-economic damages (personal losses)

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Permanent disability or disfigurement

Punitive damages (rare but possible)

If the company or driver acted with extreme carelessness — for example, knowingly violating safety rules — a court can award extra money to punish them.

At The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we fight to uncover every available source of recovery, including multiple insurance policies.
We don’t stop at surface-level settlements — we dig until the company pays what your case is truly worth.

How We Build a Winning Case Against Amazon, UPS, or FedEx

We don’t just file paperwork — we build cases that stand up in court and force corporations to take responsibility.

Step 1: Immediate investigation

Our team sends preservation letters to all parties, secures photos, dashcam footage, GPS data, and witness statements before they disappear.

Step 2: Proving fault

We use accident-reconstruction experts to show how and why the crash happened.
This includes analyzing speed, driver behavior, and route data from the company.

Step 3: Exposing company negligence

We look at how the company trained its drivers, scheduled routes, and maintained vehicles.
If they pressured drivers to break rules, we show it.

Step 4: Calculating your damages

We work with medical and financial experts to measure your total losses — not just now, but for the rest of your life.
This includes medical treatment, lost future income, and long-term pain or disability.

Step 5: Negotiating and, if necessary, going to trial

We push for a fair settlement — but we’re never afraid to take the case to court if they won’t do what’s right.
Insurance companies know our reputation for being tough and trial-ready.

Example Case (Simplified Story)

Here’s how these cases typically unfold:

Example: A Los Angeles mother was driving her kids to school when a UPS truck turned left across her lane. The crash broke her wrist and caused serious neck injuries. UPS claimed she was speeding, trying to reduce what they owed.

Our firm recovered the truck’s GPS and speed data, which showed the driver made an unsafe turn at 17 mph against a red light.
We also found that UPS had ignored three prior complaints about the same driver’s dangerous driving.
Result: a six-figure settlement covering her medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

These results happen because we move quickly, collect the right evidence, and don’t let corporations hide behind excuses.

How Long Do These Cases Take?

Every case is different, but here’s a rough timeline:

1. Investigation phase: 1–3 months to collect evidence

2. Medical treatment phase: varies based on injuries

3. Negotiation phase: 2–6 months, sometimes longer

4. If a lawsuit is filed: cases can last 1–2 years

Insurance companies delay on purpose.
Having an aggressive lawyer helps keep them accountable and pushes for faster, fairer results.

FAQs About Delivery-Truck Accidents in California

Q: Can I sue Amazon if one of their delivery drivers hit me?
A: Yes — if the driver was working for Amazon or a partner company at the time, you may be able to hold Amazon responsible. It depends on the level of control Amazon had over that driver.

Q: What if the company says the driver was an independent contractor?
A: That’s a common defense. But California law looks at how much control the company had. If the company told the driver where to go, how to work, and tracked their performance — they can still be held liable.

Q: Do I have to go to court?
A: Not always. Many cases settle out of court once the company sees strong evidence against them. But we always prepare every case as if it will go to trial — that’s how we get better settlements.

Q: How much does it cost to hire The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus?
A: We work on a contingency fee — meaning you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.

Q: How much is my case worth?
A: It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, lost wages, and long-term impact. Delivery-truck cases often settle for much higher amounts than standard car crashes because of the size of the vehicles and corporate insurance.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus

We are one of Los Angeles’s top personal-injury law firms, with over $450 million recovered for accident victims since 1987.

When you hire us, you get:

• Aggressive representation — we don’t back down from Amazon, UPS, or FedEx

• Immediate action — we send preservation letters and start investigating day one

• Deep experience with trucking and delivery-vehicle cases

• Strong communication — you’ll always know what’s happening with your case

• No fees unless we win

We’ve fought and won against some of the largest insurers and defense firms in the country.
Our mission is simple: protect injured Californians and hold corporations accountable.

Final Thoughts

Getting hit by an Amazon, UPS, or FedEx truck can turn your life upside down — physically, financially, and emotionally. These companies have endless resources, but they don’t intimidate us.

If you or a loved one were hurt in a delivery-truck accident in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, don’t wait.

Let The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus take control of your case, protect your rights, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.

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