Postmates Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

After spending all day at work and an hour or two commuting in the often frustrating California traffic, cooking dinner can be the last thing on your mind. And even less appealing is the thought of getting back in the car to get food or eat at a restaurant. Fortunately, Postmates offers a viable solution by delivering your meal right to your door. The service is provided in hundreds of cities and meets the needs of many residents while also providing a tidy income for drivers.

You might even have found that this flexible work option is the ideal way to control your schedule, earning potential, and work/life balance. You can select the days you want to work, pick high-demand times of day for increased rates, and have what appears to be the perfect job. But it is important to remember that nothing is perfect. Postmates drivers face several workplace challenges, including the threat of a dog bite while delivering for the company.

If you have suffered a dog bite while making a Postmates delivery, you could have many questions and concerns about your health and safety, how to treat a dog bite injury, and who is responsible for any medical care expenses you incur. Fortunately, the team at Normandie Law Firm is here 24/7 to answer any time-sensitive questions and help you make the best choices for your immediate and long-term needs. Contact our office to discuss your concerns and schedule a free consultation with a California dog bite injury lawyer at Normandie Law Firm.

Are Dog Bites A Severe Health Risk?

With nearly a third of all homes in California having at least one dog, most people are very familiar with these animals. Even if you are not a dog owner, you would typically see and interact with your neighbor’s dogs regularly. So you could easily have gotten a nip or scratch from one of these dogs while playing. So you could be under the misconception that a minor dog bite is not a reason for concern. However, that is not true. Any dog bite has the potential to become life-threatening.

Many people say a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s. But the safety concern is not really about cleanliness as much as the type of bacteria and germs in a dog’s mouth and saliva. While the germs they carry are not hazardous to them, they can be far more than a human’s immune system can handle. So any dog bite that breaks the skin’s surface could introduce toxins into your body that will result in a significant infection. Even a fully vaccinated dog can carry germs that cause:

• Staph infections
• Steph infections
• Cellulitis
• Blood or bone infections

And without the proper medical treatment, all of these infections can become life-threatening or require a hospital stay or surgery to eliminate. So it is always vital to seek a complete medical exam of any dog bite you suffer.

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Did You Know Worker’s Comp Coverage Applies To Postmates Drivers?

Thanks to Prop 22, California Postmates drivers qualify for worker’s comp benefits if injured while on the job. It is critical to understand that you must be logged in at the time of the injury and on a delivery to receive the benefits, which include medical care coverage of up to one million dollars. In addition, if the injuries are severe enough to prohibit you from working, you could receive up to 66% of your average weekly income in lost wages compensation. To learn more about how the California worker’s comp program can assist you in paying for your Postmates dog bite injury medical treatment, contact the Normandie Law Firm. Our staff is available 24/7 and offers free consultations with a personal injury dog bite lawyer.

Protecting Your Rights As A Dog Bite Victim

In addition to the assistance provided by worker’s comp, you might also be able to seek compensation from the owner of the dog that bit you while delivering for Postmates. In California, strict liability dictates that a dog owner is almost always responsible for their dog’s actions and any damages it causes. So in the case of most dog bite incidents, the dog’s owner is financially liable for your medical bills and other losses due to the injuries caused by their dog.

The expert dog bite injury lawyers and staff at Normandie Law Firm will help you understand and protect your rights by ensuring that the owner of the dog that bit you fully compensates you for your expenses, losses, and suffering.

Should I File One Claim Or Two?

It can be challenging to know if you should file only a worker’s comp claim, only a civil lawsuit, or if you should take advantage of both options. Each case is unique, and the experts at Normandie Law Firm will help you determine which option is best for you. There are many factors to consider, for example:

• If the dog was a stray or you cannot locate the owner, you might only have the option to use the worker’s comp benefits
• If you have no health insurance or need to have the medical bills paid quickly, worker’s comp is likely to be the fastest process to have that accomplished
• If your injuries are severe and prevent you from working for an extended time, you will only get 66% of your average income in compensation from worker’s comp, so making a second claim in a civil lawsuit could be wise
• Worker’s comp pays nothing for pain and suffering, so for severe injuries that include a long healing process, surgeries, or other painful recovery, a civil lawsuit is the only way to get the complete compensation you deserve for all that you endured due to the dog bite injuries

Your Normandie Law Firm legal team will help you evaluate your choices and make the decision that will best meet your immediate and long-term needs. Our goal is always to ensure our clients can move past their traumatic incidents with the most financial stability possible.

The Time Limit To File A Claim

The worker’s comp claim must be filed within 30 days of the dog bite incident. If you wait longer than 30 days, the claim will be denied, and you will lose your benefits. In a personal injury lawsuit in California, you have two years from the date of the injury to file your claim with the court system. However, you can file sooner. It is always best to contact Normandie Law Firm as quickly as possible after suffering a dog bite injury to ensure you understand your rights and how to best protect them. There is no way to predict how long a lawsuit will take to complete. So many dog bite injury victims want to file as quickly as possible to ensure the fastest completion to secure their settlement or verdict and begin paying their bills.

What Is A Dog Bite Injury Claim Worth?

When considering a worker’s comp claim for a dog bite injury, the majority of the value is in the medical care you receive. The program will cover the actual cost of your medical treatment and care up to one million dollars. However, you will only get the amount of your medical bills, no more. You may also receive partial compensation for your lost wages if your injuries prevent you from returning to your job at Postmates immediately.

In the case of a lawsuit, the value is based primarily on your expenses and losses. The staff at Normandie Law Firm has decades of combined experience assisting clients in compiling all the costs that can be included in a dog bite injury lawsuit. Some of the most common expenses include:

• The total of all medical bills that were not paid by worker’s comp, if any exist
• The cost of your legal representation for the lawsuit
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed during the dog bite incident
• Any lost wages that were not covered by worker’s compensation
• In some cases, you can seek a dollar amount to represent your pain and suffering due to the dog bite injuries you sustained

The most important thing to remember is that you can only be compensated once for each item or loss. So if worker’s compensation covered the expense, it could not be included in the civil lawsuit against the dog owner.

Why Choose Normandie Law Firm As Your Postmates Dog Bite Injury Lawyer?

At Normandie Law Firm, we focus on the needs of our clients and always put them first. We never charge any upfront legal fees to take your case or file it with the court system. Instead, we only get paid after we have secured the settlement or verdict you deserve for your injuries and losses. In addition, if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. There is no better way to demonstrate our confidence in our lawyer’s ability to win your case and our dedication to putting our clients first in everything we do. So please contact Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about how we will help you get the compensation you deserve for the dog bite injuries you sustained while working as a Postmates delivery driver.

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