Delivery Truck Accident

Delivery truck accidents occur quite regularly. Like an 18 wheeler, a delivery truck is considered a straight truck with no separation between the driver's area and the cargo area. They require a Class B driver's license, which is the level between a regular driver's license (Class C) and a Class A for 18 wheelers. Delivery trucks include vehicles such as UPS and FedEx, as well as bread, furniture, and other types of delivery service vehicles.

Delivery truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons. A common cause of delivery truck accidents is a vehicle in their blind spot when they switch lanes or back up. Delivery trucks have larger blind spots than an average car, or even SUV. Many delivery trucks do not have rear view mirrors due to the back of the truck having a solid door. The side mirrors are larger and do cover more territory next to the vehicle. However, they do not see behind the vehicle for a large distance. Behind the vehicle there is a triangular shaped zone that is completely blind to the driver. 

In many cases, a delivery truck accident occurs because the driver is stopped in a lane, whether to back into a space for parallel parking or make a quick delivery where there is no parking, and another vehicle pulls up behind them as they are getting ready to leave. If the driver needs to back up for some reason, the delivery truck often backs into the car. Due to being in the delivery truck's blind spot, the driver in the rear may be liable for the accident. The driver of the rear vehicle was too close in proximity to the truck. A Fresno attorney specializing in delivery truck accidents can often help determine the at-fault parties in accidents like these and help the victims recover for losses and damages. The delivery truck accident experts on our Fresno legal team can evaluate your case for free now, and offer advice on the best way in which to proceed.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a delivery truck accident, our Fresno law firm stands at the ready to help you file a personal injury claim. We offer support and legal advice when you need it most. Call us now, for your own peace of mind.