On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 1, 2021 | Car Accidents

The Internet has changed many things, hasn’t it? Many people get their daily news dose online. Their computer or smartphone delivers updates on weather and other matters. Email access has replaced trips to the post office. And shopping is far different than it used to be.

Residents across North Carolina can certainly confirm that latter point. Many people hardly ever go to a store or shopping center anymore. Many malls have closed permanently. Here’s why: Online shopping has become a dominant consumer experience across the country. In fact, it has eliminated the need for many people to leave their homes at all. They can purchase the goods and services they need from the comfort of their kitchen or living room.

Need groceries? Just use an online app to buy them. A delivery vehicle will bring them straight to your door. The same holds true for just about anything else you can think of.

Home delivery vehicles are convenient but dangerous

Many people might reasonably wonder how local streets and roadways ever got so crowded. Delivery trucks, cars, and vans of every description are now a major part of the traffic mix.

Understandably, they raise personal injury risks to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Drivers delivering products for companies routinely operate under tight schedules. They hurry from one delivery to the next. Many of them work multiple jobs and are tired. It is not rare for a delivery driver to lack training and necessary experience.

Getting compensation can be complex when accidents happen

People injured in accidents caused by the negligence of a delivery driver must often deal with additional problems, such as:

• Insurance carrier and delivery company resistance to claims
• A driver’s use of a personal vehicle to deliver company goods
• Accurate assessment of liability, which can target multiple parties (for example, a driver might have been speeding in an unsafe company van)

Why you need legal help following a delivery vehicle injury

Many things must usually be sorted out following a delivery vehicle accident causing personal injury. An experienced legal team will work hard to secure a meaningful remedy for a client. A strong financial recovery can address lost wages, medical bills, and many other needs.