Incidents where someone is beaten up by a delivery drier are not uncommon nowadays, where many people shop for just about everything online. As a result, Amazon trucks are a familiar site in every neighborhood, with some people receiving multiple orders throughout the day. However, the increased number of delivery drivers comes with disadvantages, like arguments over parking spots, blocked driveways, damaged packaged, careless driving, and countless other issues. This can lead to someone being attacked by an Amazon delivery driver if an argument spins out of control.
If you or your loved one was assaulted by an Amazon delivery driver, you are likely to have questions about your legal rights. At our office, we have a team of dedicated attorneys with decades of experience in assault and battery lawsuits. If you are in need of a lawyer that can help you sue Amazon for assault and battery by a deliver driver, contact us today and schedule a free case evaluation.
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Can I Sue for being Beaten Up by an Amazon Driver?
Yes, you can sue if someone unlawfully assaulted you, meaning they had no legal justification to use physical violence against you. The question is, who can you sue for these incidents? The driver is one party you can sue, as they are directly responsible for the harm you suffered. But can you also file a lawsuit against Amazon for assault and battery by a delivery driver?
The answer depends on various factors that we will need to investigate. It’s important to state that delivery workers for Amazon are independent contractors, so they are responsible for their own vehicle and work expenses. An independent contractor status also limits the responsibility that Amazon has if their worker ends up in a physical altercation during the course of their job duties.
However, there’s a good chance a worker who assaults a member of the public has been involved in previous incidents of violence. Or, they may exhibit other disturbing behaviors, like threatening people, yelling at them over minor issues, and driving recklessly. At least some of these customers would have complained to Amazon, and the company has a duty to take punitive actions, including termination of the driver based on the specific incident or number of incidents.
Amazon may have failed in their duty of care in other ways, like negligent hiring practices or failing to provide adequate training or supervision. Even if the background checks did not bring up any incidents, the company is required to look into accusations of prior assault and battery that they are notified of.
So, yes, it’s possible to sue Amazon based on the circumstances if you were beaten up or injured in some other way by a delivery driver. Knowing the exact details of your case will allow us to provide you with a definitive answer, so call us right away to speak with a California assault and battery attorney.
Settlement Values for Assault and Battery Lawsuits
As you may have guessed, most of these cases involve fairly serious injuries to various parts of the body. With that in mind, case values can be anywhere from $100,000 to $3,000,000. In the event you sustain permanent injuries that result in disability, you may end up with $5,000,000 or higher, especially if there was gross (excessive) negligence by the parties that are being sued.
Victims can also receive payment for the emotional damage from being assaulted by an Amazon delivery driver. Even after the physical injuries heal, many victims struggle with mental health issues that are related to post-traumatic stress. This can include a wide variety of symptoms, including anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, mood disorders, withdrawal from society, and insomnia. Based on the degree of suffering, you may be entitled to emotional distress and pain and suffering.
You must keep in mind that the amounts we stated are estimates that may or may not be applicable to your own situation. If you would like to learn how much you can ask for in a lawsuit against Amazon, please take a moment to schedule a free consultation.
How Long will My Case Take to Settle?
As with case values, the best we can do is to offer estimates on the settlement timeline for an assault and battery case. Based on decades of representing victims who were physically attacked, we would say that the majority of these cases are settled in 1 to 2 years. It’s certainly possible to settle a case in less than one year. From time to time, we are able to negotiate a favorable settlement in under 6 months. But this is uncommon when you are talking about assault and battery involving serious injuries. Please note that most cases (around 95%) are settled by negotiating back and forth with the insurance company, so it’s very unlikely that your case will go to trial. But the settlement process can take between 12 and 24 months due to a variety of factors that are beyond our control.
Time Limit to File an Assault and Battery Lawsuit
If you are interested in filing a claim for assault and battery, you generally have a deadline of 2 years, starting from the date of injury. It’s extremely difficult to obtain an extension from the court, so if you miss this deadline, it’s more than likely that your right to sue will be invalidated. This is why it’s important to initiate the process for an assault and battery claim as soon as possible. One of our legal experts can answer all your questions and get the ball rolling on a lawsuit, so please give us a call here at our law firm.
Lawyer that can Help You Sue Amazon
Those who are physically assaulted need legal advice and guidance from an experience attorney, who can help them sue for monetary damages. The Amazon delivery driver assault and battery lawyers at our office are standing to assist you, so don’t hesitate to contact us.
As a contingency-based law firm, we never charge you out of pocket for the cost of legal services. Our policy is to ask the party you are suing to pay for legal fees as a part of your settlement award. That means the only time we get paid is when you receive payment from a successful lawsuit. And if you don’t get paid from an assault and battery claim, neither do we.
Our law firm is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so reach out to us for a free, private case review.
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