Uber Eats Auto Accident Attorney

Uber Eats is a food delivery app that was created as an additional platform for the rideshare company Uber to secure profits on. The Uber Eats platform allows customers to order food from specifically partnered restaurants that may not have delivery options; Uber drivers can deliver the food for a small fee, allowing people to have meals that otherwise would only be dine-in or takeout. The rise in Uber Eats drivers, however, means there is more potential for car crashes to happen. Often, these drivers are in a rush to get food to paying customers, and may not drive as carefully as they should. Thus, in the event of a crash, you should pursue compensation in the form of a delivery driver accident lawsuit. An Uber Eats accident attorney at our law group, Normandie Law Firm, can help you. We will answer all of your Uber Eats injury questions and guide you through the process of filing an Uber Eats accident lawsuit.

Uber Eats Accident Lawsuit

There are many questions that people ask us about Uber Eats lawsuits. Because Uber Eats is a subsidiary of Uber, there are some similar policies and regulations that the branch must adhere to. We have provided answers to the most common questions below.

Can I sue if an Uber Eats driver crashed into me, causing an acident?

Yes, you can sue if an Uber Eats car hit you. However, you may only be able to sue the individual driver. Uber Eats drivers are required to have their own insurance to drive for the company, but they may not be covered by the company depending on the circumstances. If an Uber Eats delivery driver crashes into you, you need to file a claim with Uber Eats. Our lawyers will determine if the driver were lawfully or rightfully hired by the company.

Can I sue Uber Eats for an Accident?

Yes, you can sue Uber Eats for an accident. If you suffer injuries, you can hold the company and the individual responsible. Uber Eats is one of the few delivery services that provides its drivers with insurance in order to protect all parties involved in a crash.

I was in an accident with an Uber Eats driver. What do I do?

If you were involved in an accident with an Uber Eats car, you should take care to follow normal accident protocol and gather your evidence. The most important thing to do is to document the occurrence as best you can and to contact an Uber Eats accident lawyer. If an Uber Eats driver crashes into you, you could receive fair coverage from the company. You may be able to receive ample compensation if the driver were not legally allowed to operate a vehicle (as in, he had a suspended license) or if the company were negligent in hiring him (he had a history of dangerous driving or he had no insurance policy).

I am an Uber Eats driver and I got into an accident. What do I do?

As an Uber Eats driver, you can sue the opposing driver if the crash were his fault, or you could take action against Uber Eats. Uber Eats has uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage that you can fight for if the other driver’s policy cannot cover your damages. You also have coverage as a driver, but Uber Eats may not pay out right away or at all if you were not driving at the time.

What is Uber Eats accident policy?

Uber Eats insurance functions similarly to that of Uber. There are periods during which the Uber Eats driver insurance coverage changes. If the app is on and the driver has not yet embarked to get the food to deliver, he is covered for up to $50,000/$100,000/$25,000 (accident per individual, accident, and property damage). The coverage increases to $1,000,000 if the driver is on a job and actively delivering the food, and the coverage extends to any third parties involved in an accident.

For more help and answers to other questions you may have, contact an Uber Eats crash injury lawyer.

Causes of Accidents

Uber Eats drivers generally suffer from the same flaw that many delivery drivers do: they try to make as many deliveries as possible in a short amount of time to maximize their profits, but to do so, they may drive recklessly or dangerously. Often, these delivery drivers will speed, tailgate, ignore right of way laws, run stop signs and red lights, swerve around other cars, cut people off, and more, all of which are extremely dangerous actions in a vehicle. Others, though, may simply not be fit to drive; there are many drivers who drive while extremely fatigued or who operate the cars while inebriated or intoxicated. Still others are on their phones too much and not paying attention to the road; they may be confirming orders on the app or navigating the GPS systems to get to the customers’ houses.

These dangerous acts can place everyone at risk and should be curtailed. If you are hurt from such an accident, consult with an Uber Eats accident attorney.

Injuries from a Crash

Car accidents are some of the most dangerous incidents that can befall you. No matter if you were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you could suffer intense injuries from a crash. An Uber Eats driver who was not paying attention while driving could have caused irreparable injuries. Some of the damages from such incidents include:

• Knee & Ankle Injury
• Severed or Amputated Limbs or Digits
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Internal Organ Damage
• Torn Muscles
• Fractures and Sprains
• Nerve Damage
• Brain Injury
• Back and Neck Injury
• Cuts, Bruises, Abrasions, and Lacerations
• Puncture Wounds
• Burns
• Hand & Wrist Injury
• Whiplash
• Concussion
• Facial Injuries
• Hearing Damage
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
• Paralysis (Paraplegia or Quadriplegia as well)
• Coma
• Death

You need to contact our law group to speak with one of our Uber Eats car accident attorneys if you were hurt in an Uber Eats accident.

Other Accidents and Potential Injuries

Uber Eats drivers can suffer many other types of accidents in addition to car accidents while out making food deliveries. These accidents can occur at any time that the delivery driver steps foot in an apartment building or house while doing deliveries for Uber Eats. Some of the possible incidents that could occur while Uber Eats delivery drivers are in apartment buildings or houses while doing deliveries include the following:

• Trip and fall accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Assault and battery
• Dog bite incidents

These incidents can result in a number of injuries, like some of the following: head injuries; traumatic brain injuries; neck injuries; back injuries; spinal cord injuries; fractures; nerve damage; lacerations; scrapes; bruises; skin infections; scarring. Depending on the severity of the incident, some injuries can result in permanent and disabling harm.

If you suffered any of these incidents while at an apartment building or house making a delivery, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the property owner – after all, property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. For more information regarding your right to sue after being injured in an apartment building or house while making a delivery for Uber Eats, do not hesitate to contact us today. Our experts here at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and recovery what you are owed.

Legal Details

As with all car accidents, it is important that you understand the legal details of the occurrence. For one, you need to have ample evidence of the accident and your injuries. This means it is crucial that you have photographs of everything, including the damages to your car and the injuries to your body. You also need to have some kind of record from the police and the hospital or paramedics, as well as witness testimonies and statements. You need the personal contact information and insurance details of the Uber Eats driver or the driver responsible for the crash if you were delivering the food.

You must also be able to show that the responsible party was negligent. If you contributed to the accident in any way – such as by driving without your lights on, ignoring the right of way, or speeding – you could be held partially responsible and suffer a loss in your compensation. In order for you to prove negligence, you must be able to show that you were owed a duty of care that was breached, which resulted in an accident that caused physical harm. Of course, this can be difficult if you do not have an attorney. If you were not hurt in an accident, you will only be able to pursue property damage compensation; this claim is often simple enough that it can be filed without legal help.

There is a two-year statute of limitations in place for you to file an Uber Eats car accident lawsuit. If you do not file a lawsuit within that time frame, you will likely not be able to receive any damages from the crash. This statute of limitations can be temporarily suspended, however, if you were underage at the time of the accident (it would resume upon your 18^th birthday) or if you were mentally or physically unable to take action (it would resume when you were back to normal health). Further, if the defendant left the state, the statute would be suspended until he returned.

It is extremely important that you talk with one of our Uber Eats auto accident lawyers if you wish to file an Uber Eats car accident settlement claim. This is because legal action can be difficult or outright impossible if you do not have the necessary experience. Filing a lawsuit takes time and energy as well, and if your injuries are particularly severe, you will not be up to the task of following through with your claim. As a delivery driver, you may not be familiar with the details of your employment, which further necessitates the need for an accident lawyer for Uber Eats car accidents.

Uber Eats Accident Lawyer

Uber Eats can be sued for numerous types of compensation if you can show negligence on their part in hiring the driver or if the driver didn’t have enough insurance. As a driver, you can sue the responsible party’s insurance company and look to Uber Eats if the policy is not enough to cover your damages. Regardless of the target of your lawsuit, a personal injury claim can net you ample restitution, including coverage for:

• Medical expenses (surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, future medical procedures)
• Property damage (damage to your car and personal items)
• Lost wages (from the past and future if you will miss work for legal reasons or health reasons)
• Pain and suffering (PTSD, fear, anxiety, psychological stress, and more resulting from the crash)
• Punitive damages (additional forms of monetary compensation handed out in times of gross negligence or an intent to cause harm; these damages are often looked at as excessive, however, and can only be won by a skilled lawyer)
• Wrongful death expenses (pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of expected savings and inheritance, funeral bills and burial costs)

Speak to one of our attorneys with experience in Uber Eats injury lawsuits if you need help taking legal action against the company.

Normandie Law Firm: The Right Firm for You

Our law firm can file a lawsuit against Uber Eats if you were hit by a delivery driver or if the company will not pay out if you were driving for them. We have years of experience handling these claims and know the best ways to bring you fair compensation. Our team consists of aggressive lawyers who will stop at nothing negotiate the maximum deal with the insurance agent dealing with your case. If we are not satisfied with the settlement offered, we will take your case to court to bring you restitution. We will present your claim to the judge and jury and work to show that you are in the right.

Call our law group today to speak with one of our delivery driver accident attorneys in Los Angeles. If you have any questions about your case, we will gladly answer you, and we will look over your claim and tell you how much we believe we can win for you. You should not be expected to cover your own damages if Uber Eats is somehow responsible for them.

Choose us to represent you and we will give you our zero fee guarantee, which states that you will never touch your own savings throughout the case. We will cover the costs, and if we win, we will get paid by taking the money from the settlement we bring you; Uber Eats will essentially pay for your legal bills. If we lose, you won’t owe us a single cent, and you can walk away off the hook.

Get in touch with one of our lawyers that have experience with Uber Eats accidents if you need help filing a delivery driver accident lawsuit.

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