Amazon Flex is Amazon’s fleet of delivery drivers. Although a few years ago, you would never see Amazon vehicles out on the road. Today, just a few years from the launch of Flex, Amazon vehicles seem to be everywhere. No matter the time or day, vehicles from the Amazon Flex fleet are likely to be on the road.
Just like any other auto accident, accidents involving Amazon Flex vehicles can happen any time that they are on the road. These accidents can occur because of the negligence of drivers on the road, dangerous road conditions, and even mechanical failures, for example.
Are you an Amazon Flex driver? Were you involved in an accident during a delivery? Were you fired from Amazon Flex after the accident? If so, you might have many questions. Here at our law firm, our Amazon Flex wrongful termination lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to take action after being wrongfully deactivated from your position as a driver. For more information, contact the exerts here at our law firm today.
Some Valid Reasons for Amazon Flex Drivers to be Fired or Deactivated
Were you deactivated as a driver? You might have received a deactivation email that clearly explain why you were removed. You might have found out after trying to log in to the app only to find a message that you cannot access the app (but it won’t clearly state that you were deactivated).
Some of the many reasons that drivers could be deactivated, or essentially fired, include the following:
- Being inactive for six months (not scheduling a shift)
- Carrying a weapon
- Customer complaints
- Driving for any rideshare company during a scheduled shift
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (the company has a Zero-Tolerance Policy)
- Expired driving license, vehicle registration, insurance, etc.
- Missing or canceling delivery blocks
- Violating passenger policy
- Violating the company’s harassment policy
Drivers can also be deactivated after an accident. Typically, Amazon Flex and other delivery/rideshare companies tend to deactivate drivers while they handle the investigation into the auto accidents. However, these deactivations tend to be temporary – and drivers are typically quickly reinstated.
Do I Have a Case if I was Fired from Amazon Flex after an Accident During Delivery?
You could have a case if you were wrongfully terminated. If you believe that you were unfairly deactivated, you could have grounds to take legal action against Amazon Flex. Can I sue? Yes, you could have the right to sue Amazon Flex if you were unfairly fired after a delivery accident. With the help of a deactivated from Amazon flex after accident lawyer, you could appeal your deactivation (if the deactivation was legal) or file a wrongful termination claim (if the deactivation was illegal). If you are ready to speak with one of our wrongful termination lawyers, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm today.
Important Steps to Consider
If you were involved in an accident during a delivery for Amazon Flex, it is important that you act appropriately. You should consider some of the following recommendations:
- Take photos of the entire scene of the accident
- Contact the authorities and file a police report
- Contact Amazon Flex and report the accident
- Exchange insurance information with all other parties involved in the accident
- Speak to witnesses and gather their contact information
- Seek medical attention for your injuries and collect all medical records
- Seek legal help as soon as possible
What’s Next?
If you were involved in an accident while delivering with Amazon Flex, it is normal to be deactivated at least temporarily. If you didn’t cause the accident, you might not even be deactivated at all – they will just send off the claim to their insurance department. Depending on what happens, you could be back to delivering with Amazon Flex as soon as soon as possible.
What if your account is still deactivated? If your account is deactivated after an accident for no valid reason, is it essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. A lawyer can help you figure things out.
Your Right to Recover Compensation
Without a doubt, being unable to work can result in a significant financial loss. If you decide to file a lawsuit against Amazon Flex for unfair deactivation after an accident, you could definitely have grounds to sue and potentially recover compensation. For unfair deactivation, specifically, you could recover compensation for some of the following:
- Lost earnings, including lost tips
- Lost benefits
- Pain and suffering (specifically, for the stress/difficulties caused by the sudden deactivation and loss of the job)
- Punitive damages (as a form of punishment towards the company)
- Legal costs
If you sustained injuries in the accident, you could also potentially be eligible to recover compensation for medical costs, for instance.
For more information about the specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our Amazon Flex wrongful termination lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to take on your claim and fight for your rights to the highest settlement available. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us at your earliest convenience.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm
Here at our law firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, always fighting for the rights of our clients and doing everything possible to ensure that they can recover the highest recovery available for their claim. Here at our law firm, we are proud to offer free legal services. These include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your lawsuit. Whether you have questions or concerns, you can trust that our lawyer can help you.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. That is, you will not have to pay upfront legal costs to speak with our lawyers. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, you will not be required to pay any legal costs until after winning your claim. If you do not win, you will not have to pay anything at all.
If you are ready to speak with our Amazon Flex accident deactivation lawyers, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers are ready to help you every step of the way.
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