What Should I Do If an Amazon Driver Hits Me While I’m Biking?

 Posted on September 07, 2026 in Amazon Accidents

Collisions between any vehicle and a biker can be serious. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that each year, two to three percent of motor vehicle fatalities are bicyclists.

Amazon and other delivery vans, being large and sometimes heavily loaded, can do a lot of damage to a cyclist. They also spend a significant amount of time in neighborhoods and apartment complexes, which puts them in frequent contact with people who are out and about in the neighborhood.

If you or a family member were hit by a delivery van, more than one party may be responsible. This can include the driver, the delivery company that employs them, and in some cases Amazon itself. A attorney can help you understand who could be responsible for a delivery driver accident in 2026.

What Should You Do if You’re Hit by a Delivery Van While Biking in Texas?

There are several important steps to take after being hit by a delivery van if you are able. These include:

• Call 911 and report the accident. If possible, get a copy of the police report.
• Photograph the van, its license plate, any ID numbers, your bike, any injuries, and the area where the accident took place.
• Get the driver's name and contact information and the name of the company they deliver for.
• Get contact information from anyone who saw the accident.
• Get medical attention the same day if possible. Adrenaline can hide injuries. Head and internal injuries may take time to show.

If your bike has a camera, save the footage of the accident. A nearby doorbell or business camera may also have valuable footage.

What Protections Does Texas Law Give Cyclists?

Under Texas Transportation Code Section 551.101, a person on a bicycle has the same rights (and duties) as a driver of a vehicle. Drivers must follow the rules of the road that protect cyclists. If a driver fails to yield, follows too closely, turns into a cyclist’s path, or does not see a cyclist because they are distracted, they could be responsible for a crash. Texas law also says a person cannot open a vehicle door into moving traffic unless it can be done safely.

Who Is Responsible When an Amazon Delivery Driver Hits a Cyclist in Texas?

The driver could be responsible for the accident, but the company behind the delivery should also be investigated. Many Amazon deliveries are handled by Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), which are separate companies that hire and manage drivers. A DSP could be responsible when one of its drivers causes a crash while working.

Amazon itself could also be responsible in some cases. This can depend on how much control Amazon had over the driver and the delivery process. An attorney can look at delivery routes, schedules, tracking systems, training requirements, and performance rules to determine whether company policies played a role in the crash.

What Compensation Can a Cyclist Recover After an Accident with a Delivery Van in Texas?

Depending on the circumstances, compensation can include the cost of current and future medical care. Lost wages and a reduced ability to earn may also be recoverable if your injuries kept you from working. You can seek the cost to repair or replace your bike and gear as well, along with money for pain and suffering.

Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. If you are partly at fault for the accident, your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50 percent at fault, you cannot recover compensation.

An attorney can review the accident and help determine what compensation you could recover.

Call a Dallas, TX Delivery Driver Accident Attorney Today

Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has specific experience dealing with accidents involving delivery companies. We can look into the context of your case and find out if the company itself, not just the driver, contributed to your accident.

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