Uber Eats Accident Attorney

The ridesharing giant, Uber created an additional platform, Uber Eats in 2014 to increase their profit. Using the Uber Eats app, people can order food from Uber Eats partnered restaurants that do not offer delivery services. The Uber Eats drivers deliver food for a small fee and let people enjoy their favorite meals from the comfort of their home. More people ordering through Uber Eats means there will be an increase in the number of Uber Eats drivers on the road.  This implies that there is a chance for an increase in accidents. The drivers might be in a hurry to deliver the food to the customers and this can make them drive carelessly, further increasing the chances of an accident.

In the event of a crash, you should file a delivery driver accident lawsuit to seek compensation for the losses you incurred. Our team of Uber Eats accident attorneys will help you through the whole legal procedures. Our lawyers can help you find answers to all your injury and claim-related questions regarding Uber Eats accidents and can guide you through the filing of the accident injury lawsuit.

People have many questions regarding Uber Eats lawsuits. Being a subsidiary of Uber, Uber Eats has to adhere to some policies and regulations that are similar to that of Uber’s. We have given answers to some commonly asked questions in this article.

Yes, you have all the right to sue if you are hit by an Uber Eats delivery vehicle. However, the chances of being able to sue the individual driver are less. Uber Eats requires its drivers to have personal insurance but they may not be covered by the company in all circumstances. If an Uber Eats delivery vehicle hits you, you will have to file a claim with the Uber Eats company itself. Our lawyers will find out if the company hired the driver lawfully.

Yes, you have the right to sue Uber Eats for an accident. If you suffered some injuries in the accident, you can hold the driver and the company responsible. In order to protect all parties involved in an accident, Uber Eats ensures that its drivers are covered by insurance.

If you are ever involved in an Uber Eats car accident, you need to take adequate care to follow the general accident protocol and gather enough evidence to support you. Moreover, it is very much important to document the occurrence of the accident in the best possible way and contact an Uber Eats accident lawyer.

You can get good coverage from Uber Eats if their driver crashes into you. If the driver wasn’t legally eligible to operate the vehicle (for example he had a suspended license) or the company showed negligence in hiring him (for example the driver had a history of dangerous driving or didn’t have an insurance policy), you are eligible for ample compensation.

As a driver working for Uber Eats, you can sue the other party if they were at fault for the accident or you can take action against Uber Eats. If the driver’s policy isn’t sufficient to cover your damages, you can fight for the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage offered by Uber Eats.

The insurance policies of Uber Eats are similar to that of Uber. The Uber Eats insurance coverage may change during some periods. If the app is on but the driver of the vehicle hasn’t yet set off to deliver food, he/she will be covered for up to $50,000/$25,000/$100,000(accident per individual, property damage, and accident). If the driver was actively delivering food at the time of the accident, the coverage increases to $1000,000 and will extend to third parties if any involved in the accident.

To get answers to all the questions you have, contact an Uber eats accident attorney.

As per the California law, accident victims have the right to be granted compensatory damages for the injuries they suffered. In rare cases, they will also be entitled to punitive damages if the defendant was extremely reckless or tried to inflict harm intentionally. To get the maximum compensation, hire an experienced Uber accident lawyer at the Culver City Legal.

A victim may be awarded two types of damage compensation in the personal injury lawsuits.

• Economic: Economic damages compensate for the expenses incurred by the victim to treat the injuries. Quantifying the amount mostly and the compensation includes:
  • Medical bills
  • Lost income
  • Property damage
  • Loss of earning capacity
• Non-economic: Quantifying the non-economic damages is a bit complicated process. Subjective losses or injuries might include:
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Losses related to physical impairment or disability
• emotional trauma
• Losses related to permanent disfigurement

Different from other states, California hasn’t set an upper limit on the amount of compensation that could be awarded to a victim in the case of a personal injury. A jury studies the evidence and estimated losses of the victims to award them reasonable compensation.

California is a stat where the comparative fault applies. If a jury finds out that you are also partially at fault for the accident, they will subtract the percentage of blame from the awarded compensation. However, sharing the blame for the accident does not mean that you have to avoid filing the personal injury claim.

The mistakes made by Uber Eats drivers are more or less the same as that of other delivery drivers. In an attempt to make deliveries fast and maximize their profit, they drive recklessly on the roads. The delivery drivers often speed, run stop signs, cut people off, ignore laws, and tailgate, all of which are extremely dangerous acts that can lead to severe road traffic accidents. Others may not be fit enough to drive; some drives while being fatigued or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Some lose focus because they are too immersed in their phones and might not be paying attention to the road. They might be checking the GPS systems to locate the customer’s house or maybe confirming other orders on the app.

These are very dangerous acts and place many lives at risk, therefore they should be stopped. If you get hurt in such an accident, get the help of an Uber accident attorney.

Car accidents could cause intense injuries regardless of you being a driver, pedestrian, or passenger. Accidents can be regarded as the most dangerous incidents that could befall a person on the road. An Uber Eats driver who was not paying enough attention during the drive may suffer irreparable injuries. Some damages include:

• Internal organ damage
• Fractures
• Nerve damage
• Torn muscles
• Neck and back injury
• Cuts, lacerations, and bruises
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputation
• Whiplash
• Haring damage
• Facial injuries
• Concussion
• Death

If you were hurt in an Uber Eats accident, contact our law group and make plans for filing a lawsuit against the parties responsible for the accident.

Like in the case of all car accidents, it is important to understand all the legal details associated with the occurrence.  You should have enough evidence of the accident and the injuries you suffered from the same. Have photographs of your injuries and the damages to your car. You need to keep records from hospitals as well as testimonials from witnesses. Also, note down the personal contact information and insurance details of the driver who caused the accident.

You should succeed in court in proving the negligence of the responsible party. If you were also at fault for the accident in small or big ways, such as speeding, ignoring the right of way, or driving without turning your lights on, you will be held partially responsible for the accident and will suffer a loss in compensation. The loss depends on the extent to which you contributed to the accident.

If you have to prove the negligence of the other party, you should be able to show that they breached the duty of care they were obliged to follow and their action resulted in the accident that caused you physical harm. This can indeed prove difficult without the help of an accident injury lawyer. If you did not suffer any injuries in the accident, you are only eligible to pursue compensation for property damage. Filing this claim is a simple process and hence does not require any legal help.

You have to file the Uber Eats accident lawsuit during the two-year statute of limitations. You will not receive any compensation if you fail to file the lawsuit within this time-frame. In cases like accident victims being minors or being in a position where they are mentally and physically unable to take action, the statute of limitations can be suspended. Moreover, if the defendant leaves the state where the accident occurred, the statute will be suspended by the court until his/her return.

If you are planning to file an Uber eats accident claim, you should first discuss with one of our Uber Eats accident attorneys. Legal action becomes difficult or even impossible if you lack the necessary experience with lawsuits. Filing a lawsuit takes a lot of time and effort, and if you suffered severe injuries you will not be able to follow through with your claim. Being a delivery driver, you won’t necessarily be familiar with all your employment details. This further emphasizes the necessity to hire an Uber Eats car accident lawyer.

If you succeed in proving their negligence in hiring the driver or if their driver didn’t have enough insurance, Uber Eats can be sued for various compensation types. You always have the option to sue the insurance company of the responsible party and then look to Uber Eats if the insurance policy is not enough to cover for all the damages and injuries you suffered.

A personal injury claim includes the coverage for:

• Medical expenses: Hospitalization, surgery, future medical costs
• Property damage: Damage to your car and personal belongings
• Lost wages: You may have missed or may miss work for health reasons or legal reasons
• Pain and suffering: anxiety, psychological stress, PTSD and more
• Punitive damages: Additional compensation awarded if the gross negligence or deliberate attempt to inflict harm from the part of the person at fault.
• Wrongful death expenses: Medical bills as well as pain and suffering prior to death, loss of expected inheritance, consortium, savings, and burial costs.

If you need help to start legal action against Uber Eats, speak to our experienced attorneys.

Our law firm will assist you in filing the lawsuit against Uber Eats if they are not willing to pay you out if you were driving for them or if you were hit by their delivery vehicle. We have been handling these claims for many years and we know the right ways to help you get the best compensation. Our team of experienced lawyers will negotiate the best possible deal with the insurance agent who is involved in your case. If we find the settlement offered to be less than what you deserve, we will take your case to court and fight to help you get the compensation that you deserve. We will present your accident case to the jury and make the best efforts to prove that you are in the right.

Get in touch with us today and discuss with any of our attorneys experienced in the delivery driver accident in Los Angeles. Feel free to ask us any questions you have about your case and we will answer them all. We will study your case and estimate the chances of winning the claim and inform you. You are never expected to pay for your damages if Uber Eats is responsible for them in some way.

If you choose our law group to represent you, we offer you a zero fee guarantee. Throughout the case, we will not charge anything from you. We will cover all the costs and charge some amount from the compensation you are awarded after we win the case. If we win the legal battle, Uber Eats is obliged to pay all your legal bills. If we lose, you don’t have to pay us anything.

If you were injured in an Uber Eats accident and is planning to file a delivery driver accident claim, get in touch with our law group to get an experienced lawyer to represent you in court.