Amazon Delivery Practices Linked to Isle of Wight Crash
Tamara Burgett files a $20 million lawsuit against Amazon after a severe car accident caused by an illegally parked delivery truck.
Woman sues Amazon for $20 million
Illegal parking led to a crash
Burgett suffered traumatic brain injury
Amazon's delivery practices under scrutiny
Pressured drivers face harsh quotas
Similar lawsuits filed nationwide
Burgett's case goes to trial in March 2026
Burgett is suing Amazon and DJC Logistics after her car was rear-ended due to an Amazon truck parked unlawfully on a highway. She is seeking $20 million for injuries she claims were a result of Amazon’s delivery methods.
Details of the Incident and Injury
The accident occurred on December 2, 2022, when Burgett’s car stopped behind an Amazon truck parked without hazard lights. She sustained a mild traumatic brain injury and an ankle injury that required surgery.
Although her injuries are severe, her lawyer argues that Amazon’s delivery practices, which pressure drivers to complete deliveries quickly, are to blame for the incident.
Delivery Practices Under Fire
Amazon contracts delivery partners like DJC Logistics, which are pressured to deliver an average of 250-300 packages daily. This pressure often results in unsafe driving practices, including illegal parking.
Drivers report being forced to skip bathroom breaks and face consequences for falling behind schedule. Studies indicate Amazon’s drivers have higher accident rates than other delivery services.
Legal Action and Broader Implications
Burgett’s lawsuit is one of many against Amazon for accidents involving its delivery services. Similar cases include incidents where drivers have caused injuries while under pressure to meet Amazon’s delivery goals.
The amount Burgett is suing for is strategic, as state law limits jury awards to the original complaint amount. She has already settled with the driver of the delivery van involved in the crash but does not disclose the settlement amount.
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