Is Pizza Hut Responsible for my Medical Bills if I was Injured during a Delivery?

People enjoy the convenience of having a Pizza Hut order delivered to their door, and placing an order is easier than ever with a variety of food delivery apps to choose from. But it’s a different story from the driver’s point of view, as they face many challenges throughout the course of their job duties. A Pizza Hut delivery worker can be injured from a slip and fall or trip and fall in a building or in front of someone’s house. Dog bites are another common source of injury for those making deliveries, as well as car accidents with careless drivers. These workers can also become the victim of assault and battery while making a delivery.

As the victim of a work-related injury, it’s essential to learn about your rights – in particular, who is responsible for the harm you suffered. Is Pizza Hut responsible for your medical bills, since you got hurt during a delivery? Or, is there another party that you need to go after in order to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other monetary damages?

Our law firm is here to help if you got hurt during a delivery for Pizza Hut or any other restaurant. Contact us right away and talk to a workplace accident injury attorney.

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Filing a Compensation Claim as a Pizza Hut Employee

If you were hired by Pizza Hut, you most likely qualify for compensation from the state of California in the event of an accident. This is known as workers’ compensation, and it’s available for any type of injury that occurs within the scope of employment. Though people often refer to these incidents as workplace accidents, claims can be filed for any injury that occurred as a result of one’s work duties, like tripping on broken concrete while delivering a pizza.

To file a claim for worker’s compensation, report the incident to your employer immediately, as they will need to inform their insurance provider. You will also need to obtain the claim forms and information on where to go for treatment from your supervisor, HR department, etc. Provided everything goes smoothly, you will be paid for your medical expenses and up to two thirds of your gross weekly earnings.

What if I was Delivering for a Food Delivery App?

Many orders from Pizza Hut and other restaurants are placed through food delivery apps like GrubHub and DoorDash. These workers are independent contractors rather than employees, so they do not qualify for benefits from the state. Most of these companies do have insurance that covers certain types of accidents, but these policies have terms and conditions that will determine your right to seek payment from the company.

If you were assaulted or injured in an accident while making a Pizza Hut delivery through a food ordering app, please contact our law firm. These injury claims can be very complicated, and it’s easy for claimants to make mistakes and find themselves without the payment they deserve. A lawyer with experience in accident claims against food delivery apps is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Suing a Third Party for Negligence or Misconduct

In some cases, you may need to file a lawsuit against someone other than your employer, like the owner of the property where you fell down or got bitten by a dog. With dog bite cases, California operates under the law of strict liability, meaning the owner is liable for any injuries caused by their pet. This is true even if the dog has no previous history of biting or aggression. The only exception to the owner being responsible is if the dog was attacked / provoked, or the animal was attempting to protect its owner or the property from an intruder.

However, third party lawsuits can be filed against many other entities, like the owner or property manager of a building. Sometimes, it may be a construction company in the area that caused you to be injured from a dangerous condition. No matter who is responsible, you can count on us for skilled, aggressive representation if you are a delivery driver who needs compensation for your medical bills and other monetary losses.

Value of a Work Injury Accident Claim

Due to the wide variety of injuries and health complications you can sustain, a Pizza Hut delivery driver accident claim can be worth between $5,000 to over $2,000,000. Aside from the cost of medical bills, you may have grounds to ask for permanent disability payments from the state workers’ compensation system. If you are eligible for a lawsuit, you may be entitled to property damage, pain and suffering, and other forms of compensation. The key is to contact a personal injury law firm and discuss the details of your case with a legal expert. That way, you can determine just how much you can obtain for being injured during the course of delivering for Pizza Hut.

How Long will it Take for my Case to Settle?

The vast majority of worker’s compensation claims are paid within 3 to 4 weeks as long as there are no problems with your paperwork or disputes regarding your injuries with the insurance company. If there is a problem, you should contact a work accident injury lawyer right away, who can represent you in a hearing with the state board. At that point, it can take 12 or more months to resolve a claim for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other qualifying benefits.

Personal injury lawsuits for work-related injuries may be resolved within a few months if there are no disabling injuries or permanent health complications. More serious cases, however, can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years depending on how long it takes to negotiate a settlement that both sides agree on. It’s very rare for these lawsuits to go to trial, but if that were to happen, it can take more than 3 years to obtain compensation for a Pizza Hut delivery worker that was injured on the job.

Statute of Limitations to File a Workplace Injury Claim

If you are employed by Pizza Hut and qualify for workers’ comp, you must notify your employer of the accident within the first 30 days. As for how long you have to file a claim, the deadline is 1 year from when the accident occurred.

If you are an independent contractor delivering for DoorDash, Uber Eats and other food ordering platforms, you generally need to file an injury claim with the company, though there are limitations on the type of accidents they cover. Normally, the statute of limitations is 2 years of when you were injured, but this can change based on your personal circumstances, which is why you should discuss your case with an accident injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Third party claims (lawsuit against a negligent homeowner, for example) also have a deadline of 2 years, starting from the incident date. Thus, it’s in your best interest to speak with a personal injury lawyer and ensure that your paperwork with the court is filed in a timely manner.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Injuries caused during the course of employment can have a devastating impact on your health and finances. That’s why it’s important to recover every penny you deserve from a workers’ compensation or a lawsuit for personal injury.

To help you on your journey to recovery, we would like to offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, starting from the very first consultation. If you wish to hire us for a Pizza Hut delivery accident claim, you will not be responsible for a single penny in legal fees. We ask for the party you are suing to cover these costs, which only happens if we win your lawsuit. In other words, either we win your case and get reimbursed from the defendant, or we make nothing at all.

For a free case evaluation on your rights and legal options, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.

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