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OCTOBER 16, 2025

Delivery Vans & Box Trucks: Are Last-Mile Collisions Treated Differently?

Authored by Bradley A. Pistotnik — well-known and highly experienced Wichita truck accident lawyer; author of the book “Truck Accidents Kill,” and an authoritative speaker on trucking safety.

Coverage: Wichita Metro (Sedgwick County & surrounding communities) and “Western Kansas,” defined here as any county west of a north–south line that runs ~10 miles east of Topeka, bounded by Nebraska (north), Oklahoma (south), and Colorado (west).

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How 'Last-Mile' Changes the Picture

  • Vehicle types (step vans, box trucks, sprinters) and urban stop-and-go patterns in Wichita neighborhoods.
  • Employment vs. contractor status affects agency and coverage analyses.
  • App-based dispatch and unrealistic delivery windows can push unsafe behavior.

Liability & Insurance Issues

  • Brand logos don't automatically prove agency; contracts and control matter.
  • Non-standard insurers and layered policies are common; prompt identification is key.
  • Parking-lot/storefront collisions raise premises and roadway-design questions.

What to Do Immediately

  • Photograph company markings, vehicle IDs, and packages being handled.
  • Secure nearby camera footage before it cycles.

Determining who can be liable in a semi-truck crash becomes more complex with delivery vehicles. Understanding settlement value in truck cases helps you understand what factors drive compensation in these unique delivery accident scenarios.

Injured in a truck crash in Wichita or Western Kansas? Call Bull Attorneys for a free, confidential consultation. 24/7. We move fast to preserve ELD/telematics and black-box evidence. Call us at 316-684-4400.

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