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Common Legal Issues in the Trucking Industry

The transportation of food and goods is essential, yet there are many common legal issues in the trucking industry that can influence deliveries and schedules.  As a trucking company, understanding the different legal hurdles can help prepare you for future challenges and have a legal expert in place to handle issues as soon as they arise.  With the above in mind, there are many legal issues that are common occurrences in the trucking industry. Let’s go over some of the most common challenges that trucking companies face and how to solve them.  1. Accident Liability Accident liability is one of the most common trucking industry problems. This makes sense as driving is the main revenue-generating activity of trucking companies. Not

Long-Term Effects of Truck Accident Injuries
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The Long-Term Effects of Truck Accident Injuries

The long-term effects of truck accident injuries are directly related to the severity of the collision, how it occurred, and the damages it produces.  For the most part, severe accidents that involve loaded semi-trucks, several vehicles, and high speeds tend to produce severe injuries including broken bones and organ damage. This type of injury can produce limb disfigurement or damage key organs, resulting in chronic pain, hormonal imbalances and similar long-term issues. What are the most common truck accident injuries? Do these result in long-term side effects? And how should you address these? Let’s take a look at the answer to all these questions.  Physical Long-Term Effects of Truck Accident Injuries Let’s start by discussing the physical long-term effects of

Amazon Delivery Service Partner Program
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Who is in Control – Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner Program

When a blue van with the Amazon Prime logo causes a crash, serious injuries or a death, the shopping and delivery giant runs from any responsibility and accountability. “These people are not Amazon employees” is the pattern response of Amazon.  Despite the Prime logo on trucks involved it is consistently claimed that the drivers and the companies are independent contractors. Litigation and various forms of investigation have shown that the Delivery Service Partners (“DSP”) have various controls placed upon them by Amazon. Amazon requires that the drivers operate vans with the Prime logo prominently displayed.  They must also wear uniforms with the Prime logo.  Amazon pays for the vans fuel, their routes and mapping are provided and controlled by Amazon. 

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Court affirms Amazon Flex Drivers as Employees

Across the country, as more and more Amazon vans are seen on our highways and in our communities, a battle is going on over whether the drivers, known as Amazon Flex drivers, are independent contractors or employees of Amazon. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed a court of appeals decision holding that Amazon Flex drivers were not independent contractors. This is an important and critical issue for the safety of our communities and in terms of holding Amazon accountable for accidents and injuries caused by the flex drivers. The Amazon Flex program hires workers (whom Amazon sees as independent contractors) to deliver small packages out of their own cars. There is no Amazon-provided vehicle, and much of the Flex “fleet”

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Types of Compensation in Truck Accidents and its Process

In truck accident instances, compensation covers various costs incurred by the victims, including pain, property damage, lost wages, and medical expenses. Reimbursement requires dealing with insurance and overcoming convoluted legal processes. Deciding who is at fault and how much harm to assign is challenging. Victims must comprehend the many forms of compensation that are available as well as the claims procedure. Types Of Compensation In Truck Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks Truck accident claims include various compensation options to address the varying damages victims suffer. Economic Damages In A Truck Accident Economic damages in truck accident cases cover the victim’s actual monetary losses. This category usually consists of healthcare expenses for hospitalization, procedures rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy for truck accident injuries

The Forced Pace of Amazon Drivers Loading
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The Forced Pace of Amazon Drivers Loading – A Danger to Workers

Amazon, the e-commerce giant, relies on a vast network of delivery drivers to ensure timely shipments to customers across the globe. However, behind the convenience of next-day deliveries lies a concerning reality: the grueling work conditions faced by Amazon drivers. Key Takeaways  Unsafe Work Conditions and Back Injury Risk The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries recently exposed a concerning reality: delivery drivers at a Seattle-area warehouse are required to load vans at a dangerously fast pace. According to the department, drivers must load their vans in a manner and time-frame that leads to a high or very high risk of lower back injury. This issue isn’t isolated; unsafe work conditions persist for drivers and workers across Washington state.

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