Dallas Amazon Truck Accident Attorney

If you hit your head or lost consciousness, even briefly, you could be dealing with symptoms like memory loss, confusion, or sudden mood changes. These types of issues are not always visible right away and may worsen without warning. Getting medical care quickly is one of the most important things you can do. Brain injuries are serious and often misunderstood. The Texas Health and Safety Code § 773.008 requires medical evaluation in certain head injury situations to make sure signs of trauma are not missed.

Cargo that shifts, breaks loose, or spills into the road can turn a routine delivery into a multi-vehicle crash. These accidents often involve unexpected impacts from all directions, leaving you with injuries before you even see the truck. In some cases, the driver had no idea the load was at risk. Others involve poor loading practices or ignored safety checks that should have been caught earlier.

When trucks carry flammable materials or large fuel tanks, fires and explosions can happen in seconds. In other cases, a smaller vehicle may get trapped beneath the truck, causing devastating crush injuries to anyone inside. These are some of the most painful and physically limiting injuries we see. Severe orthopedic trauma may require surgery, physical therapy, or assistive devices for the rest of your life. According to Texas Labor Code § 408.001, gross negligence by a third party may open the door for additional compensation when you are hurt on the job.

Many delivery companies wait until something goes wrong before they start paying attention to safety. That delay often comes at a cost to someone else. We have handled far too many cases where the damage could have been avoided with a little more care upfront. Here are a few examples of common company-level failures that put people at risk:

• Skipping routine vehicle inspections or ignoring required maintenance.
• Overloading cargo or failing to secure deliveries properly.
• Ignoring driver complaints about faulty brakes or steering issues.
• Pushing drivers to stay on the road despite fatigue or illness.
• Failing to track or enforce federal hours-of-service rules.
• Hiring drivers without checking their accident history or license status.
• Allowing workers to operate vehicles without proper commercial licenses.
• Turning a blind eye to drug or alcohol violations.
• Overlooking missed inspection reports or mechanical failure warnings.
• Failing to update safety protocols as their fleets expand. 

When companies cut corners, the results can change your life in seconds. Your Dallas personal injury lawyer will review every safety document, complaint report, and training file to uncover what went wrong. Under Texas Administrative Code § 4.11, companies are required to inspect and maintain their vehicles, and we know how to prove when they fail to meet that standard.

Insurance adjusters and legal departments often move quickly after a delivery truck crash. Their focus is usually on limiting liability, not supporting your recovery. We step in to protect your rights and challenge the tactics used to shift blame or delay payment.

Some companies try to avoid responsibility by labeling the driver a contractor instead of an employee. This argument can affect your ability to recover damages. At Goff Law, PLLC, we review contracts, schedules, GPS data, and app usage logs to understand how the driver was being used. These details often tell a much clearer story than the company’s initial claims.

Insurers sometimes argue the driver was not officially working or logged in at the time of the crash. That can lead to denied claims or lowball settlement offers. We push back with the documentation needed to hold them accountable. Under Texas Business and Commerce Code § 2.401, companies are bound by the agreements they make, and we are not afraid to remind them of that.

Even with modern safety tools and company policies in place, delivery truck accidents still happen every day in Dallas. Many of these crashes are preventable, but pressure to meet deadlines or handle multiple deliveries often leads to shortcuts. If you spend time on I-30, US 75, or any neighborhood street, you have probably seen signs of risky driving. Here are some of the most common reasons these collisions occur:

• Unsafe turns
• Blocked intersections
• Driver fatigue
• Lack of training
• Confusing GPS instructions
• Excessive speeding
• Distracted driving
• Tight delivery deadlines 

Delivery drivers are often asked to do too much, too fast. That kind of pressure can lead to mistakes with serious consequences. Required by Texas Transportation Code § 545.060, drivers must stay in a single lane and only switch when it is safe to do so. This rule is often broken in these types of crashes, and we know how to bring that evidence forward in your case.