GrubHub Accident Personal Injury Attorney

Food delivery has existed for many years, but the majority of restaurants employed drivers to bring food to customers who were at home. Some restaurants only offered takeout options and not delivery. This issue was addressed in the past few years when GrubHub and other similar companies began to utilize independent contractors to pick up food and deliver it to paying customers, thus allowing businesses to not have to hire additional employees and to cut lucrative deals with the company. With this blossoming business model, though, came risks with car accidents – individuals driving for GrubHub need to be treated in a specific manner in the case of car crashes, and some victims were not receiving the compensation they needed. Thus, laws were made to dictate the responsibility of GrubHub drivers and other similar independent contractors. At Normandie Law Firm, one of our attorneys with experience in GrubHub injury lawsuits can help you understand the details of these laws and the procedure for accidents. A GrubHub accident attorney can take care of your GrubHub car accident settlement claim and make sure you receive a fair settlement.

Common Questions
At our law firm, we take cases from many clients who have been hurt by GrubHub drivers or who are drivers themselves. They have similar questions a lot of the time and usually want to know their legal options in specific situations. Here are some of the most common questions we receive.

How Does Grubhub work?
Grubhub has partnerships with various restaurants across the country. Users make orders on the website and independent delivery drivers will bring the food to them. It has been in existence since 2004.

Can I sue if a GrubHub driver crashed into me?
Yes, you can sue if a GrubHub car hit you. You are entitled to various types of compensation, and you are supposed to be protected by drivers on the road. If a GrubHub driver crashes into you, you can take legal action.

Can I sue GrubHub for an Accident?
Yes, you can sue. In fact, our law firm can file a lawsuit against GrubHub on your behalf in the event that you were involved in an accident with a GrubHub car. The company’s drivers are independent contractors, but the business is still responsible for the actions of the drivers in many situations. The company must also provide coverage for other parties in the event of accidents.

I was in an accident with a GrubHub driver. What do I do?
There are a number of steps that you should take after being involved in a crash with a GrubHub driver. You should focus on ensuring that you are not too seriously injured and you should collect the information from the responsible driver. Your best bet is to contact an accident lawyer for GrubHub car accidents who can take care of your claim.

I am a GrubHub driver and I got into an accident. What do I do?
You have numerous options as a GrubHub driver. GrubHub coverage can come into play depending on the circumstances of the crash. If you were not at fault, you might be able to have your damages paid for by the opposing driver, but if he had no insurance or his policy would not cover the damages, then GrubHub’s insurance could step in. It is important that you consult with a Grubhub accident lawyer for more help.

Common Causes of Grubhub Accidents
Many Grubhub accidents happen because individuals are too hasty or not paying enough attention. Grubhub drivers are usually checking their phones for orders or paying attention to their GPS if they have never delivered to a certain area. It can thus be dangerous for these drivers to be on the road.
Many causes of Grubhub accidents can be attributed to the following:

• Speeding
• Running stop signs and red lights
• Tailgating
• Failure to yield
• Failure to signal
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Driving while tired
• Vehicle defects
• Adverse weather
• Poor road conditions

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Common Injuries From Grubhub Accidents
Many people ask us about the GrubHub accident policy that would allow them to collect compensation. Essentially, you can sue GrubHub insurance if you were hurt in a crash with a driver, but only if the company were negligent in hiring him. For example, if the driver were not legally allowed to operate a vehicle, was driving illegally, had no insurance, had a history of reckless or dangerous driving, or any other issue, the business could be held responsible for the crash. Grubhub can be sued for its negligence in these situations.

Common Injuries from Car Crashes
A car accident can yield many types of injuries, some of which can be life altering and permanent. It is important that you take as many precautions as you can while on the road, including defensive driving and cautious navigation. However, there are times when no amount of safety can prevent an accident from happening, such as in the case of reckless automobile operators. Some drivers may tailgate, drive at excessively dangerous speeds, ignore right of way laws, not pay attention while driving, use their phones, drive while intoxicated or inebriated in some manner, and more. The potential for crashes is high, and you could be seriously injured in many ways, including:

• Facial Injuries
• Hearing Damage
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ear).
• Concussion
• Knee & Ankle Injury
• Nerve Damage
• Brain Injury
• Back and Neck Injury
• Hand & Wrist Injury
• Closed Head Injuries
• Internal Organ Damage
• Burns
• Disfigurement
• Torn Muscles
• Fractures
• Severed Limbs
• Coma
• Paralysis

A car crash can be greatly debilitating, and you should be able to pursue ample compensation no matter if you were a GrubHub driver involved in a crash or if you were struck by a delivery driver. If you suffer injuries from such an event, contact one of our GrubHub auto accident lawyers for more assistance.

Accident Procedure
An accident can leave you disoriented and confused, and you may even be rushed to the hospital. If you are hurt but do not need immediate surgery or emergency or urgent treatment, you should take care to collect as much evidence as you can. You should do all of the following:

• Examine yourself for injuries and seek medical treatment, even if only from paramedics, to have a record of your physical injuries. Even if you weren’t hurt, you should be treated anyway, as some injuries do not manifest until days later, once the adrenaline has worn off.
• Photograph your injuries.
• Photograph the accident scene and the damages to the vehicles. Take screenshots of the order on the app if you were delivering food.
• Record witness statements or testimonies from passengers and bystanders.
• Take down the contact information, name, and insurance information of the responsible driver.
• Request a copy of the police report if law enforcement officers were on the scene.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics maintains two data sets that are the gold standard for investigating dangerous jobs: the Survey of Occupational (non-fatal) Injuries and Illness and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. BLS places Uber and Lyft drivers within the “taxicab and chauffeur” occupation and the “taxicab and limousine service” industry. BLS places GrubHub drivers within the “driver/sales workers” occupation and “local messengers and delivery” industry.

Once you have all of your evidence gathered together, you should talk with a GrubHub accident attorney in Los Angeles who can assemble your packet and send it to the necessary entity. We can help you file your claim and see it through to its end.

Grubhub Driver Insurance Policy
Grubhub is one of the few companies in today’s gig economy that does not provide auto insurance coverage for its drivers. You are required to carry your own personal auto insurance, but you are not required to carry commercial insurance. The issue is that if you are in an accident, your agency can very well deny your claim due to the fact that you were working at the time of the incident.

Liability When a Grubhub Driver Causes a Crash
The Grubhub driver, and thus Grubhub, can be held liable for a car crash if the driver were in the wrong. For example, he may have run a stop sign and caused an accident in the middle of the road, which can be detrimental to other drivers.
The company will try to deny liability, however. This is a common defense – businesses that employ independent contractors often try to claim that they are not responsible for the actions of these individuals because they are not technically employed. They will say that they are merely providing a service through which they can earn money and deliver goods from a restaurant. However, lawmakers have ruled that independent contractors in rideshare and delivery fields are considered employees in a sense, and are therefore the responsibility of the companies.

Grubhub Settlement Worth
After a car accident, you will submit your claim to the insurance agency, whether it is a personal agency, GrubHub’s insurance, or something else. The insurance agent will consider your injuries and the extent of the damages, as well as the effect they have on your life and career. The agent will make an offer depending on these factors and the possibility of permanent damage. Many agents throw claims away or reject them because they want to retain profits, so it is important that you have a GrubHub crash injury lawyer to represent you. We will negotiate with the insurance agent and make sure that your claim is not thrown out for no reason.

For example, if you were struck by a GrubHub driver while waiting at a red light and you suffered numerous back injuries, you may be able to receive a fair amount of compensation. If you were driving in the evening with your lights off and you were hit by a delivery driver, however, you would likely receive less because you were partially negligent by not having your lights on.

Food delivery is projected to grow by 12 percent every year through 2023. Just think what that market will look like considering the $30 billion in delivery sales U.S. restaurants made in 2015.

Because there is no calculator that simply allows you to put in your damages and have a settlement spit out, we will do our part to maximize the settlement offer from the insurance agent. We will look at the circumstances surrounding the accident and work hard to bring you what you deserve. Call one of our GrubHub car accident attorneys today.

Statute of Limitations
If you choose to file a GrubHub accident lawsuit, you should know that you only have two years from the date of the injury you sustained to take action. If you wait too long, you will not be able to receive any compensation. This is done to ensure that claims are handled as quickly as possible and are not left sitting around while evidence is lost or corrupted and witnesses forget or misremember details.

What Are the Requirements to Be a Grubhub Driver?
In order to deliver food for Grubhub, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

– 19 years of age or older (21 or older in Chicago)
– 2 or more years of driving experience
– Own an iPhone with iOS 10 or higher OR an Android with 4.0 or higher (with data plan)
– Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
– Bikers must have a valid state ID
– Checking account for direct deposit
– Pass a background check

I Was Hit By a Grubhub Driver What Should I do
There are exceptions to this two-year limit, however. If you were underage at the time of the incident, you could have the statute suspended until you turned 18. You could also have the statute temporarily suspended if you were severely injured and physically or mentally unable to file a claim. If the defendant left the state or the country, the statute would be inactive until he returns.

Doordash will provide liability coverage as long as you have food in your car

It is important that you speak with an attorney at our law group if you have any GrubHub injury questions.

Across the U.S., most pizza restaurants do not cover their delivery drivers. The majority only require that their drivers have a license and minimum car insurance coverage. What’s quite concerning is that many pizza shop owners have a “Don’t ask, don’t tell policy.”

Compensation from a Lawsuit
Our lawyers that have experience with GrubHub accidents can bring you the maximum compensation available under the law. You can have your medical bills covered from both the past and the future; your damaged property repaired, replaced, or reimbursed; your lost wages from both the past and the future reimbursed; and your emotional pain and suffering taken care of. If a loved one or a family member died as a result of a GrubHub accident, you can receive funeral and burial expenses on his behalf, as well as loss of consortium, loss of expected savings, loss of inheritance and income, and reimbursement for pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering.

>Are Grubhub Drivers Employees?
No, Grubhub drivers and delivery partners are independent contractors. They are not employees of Grubhub, as a federal judge ruled in February 2018 in San Francisco after Grubhub driver Raef Lawson sued the company for back wages, overtime, and expense reimbursement.

We are here to help you if you have been involved in a GrubHub crash or if you are a driver who was working for GrubHub when you got into an accident.
Normandie: The Best Firm for You
If you need to file a GrubHub delivery driver accident claim, you have come to the right place. Our law firm has years of experience handling GrubHub accident cases and we will do the best we can to win your case. We will aggressively negotiate with the insurance agent responsible for your claim and will not stop until you are given a satisfactory offer. Don’t hesitate to call us if you were hurt in such an incident.

Call our offices today to schedule a free consultation with one of our delivery driver accident attorneys in Los Angeles. You can ask us questions about filing a delivery driver accident lawsuit and we will look over your case and give you all the details you need to know. All of our consultations are completely confidential, and none of the contents of our meeting or your personal information will be shared elsewhere. We want to inform you as much as we can, and your trust is important to us.

Grubhub provides no insurance at all.
Grubhub doesn’t provide any insurance. Doordash only covers you while you have food in the car, you are completely uninsured at any time you are logged in but don’t have food. Postmates provides liability while driving to pick up food and to drop it off but if you get in an accident while logged in but not assigned a delivery, personal insurance won’t cover you and neither will Postmates.

If you choose us to represent you, we will also give you our zero fee guarantee, which promises that you will not pay any out of pocket expenses for our services. GrubHub will pay for your legal bills if we win the case, and if we lose, you pay nothing at all. We will cover the costs of the case ourselves and the settlement will provide us with our share if we win.

Get in touch with an experienced Los Angeles lawyer today to sue GrubHub for your injuries.

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