DoorDash/Uber (Food Delivery) Driver Car Accidents
At the Nghi Lam Law Firm, we fight aggressively for clients injured in accidents involving drivers for food delivery services, like Uber Eats or DoorDash. Our firm investigates every aspect of the accident to provide you with the compensation you deserve. You do not pay for any legal fees or cost unless we win your case.
Did You Get Into An Accident With An Uber Eats or DoorDash Driver?
DoorDash and Uber Eats each carry up to $1 million in liability coverage for accidents that occur during an active delivery. An active delivery means that the accident occurs when the Uber Eats or DoorDash driver has the application on, the order was accepted, and the driver was on their way (to the restaurant or food delivery drop off location).
If the Uber Eats or DoorDash driver was not in an active delivery, their own personal auto policy applies. However, most personal policies exclude commercial delivery use, potentially leaving injured parties with inadequate compensation.
“Three Periods” Of the Food Delivery App
There are three phases during an active food delivery that determine your personal injury compensation.
- Phase One: The driver logs in to the food delivery app, but no order is accepted.
- Phase Two: The driver is on their way to pick up the order.
- Phase Three: The order is in the car, or the driver is on their way to the customer.
Our firm will do our due diligence to determine which phase the delivery driver was in at the time of the accident so that we can get you compensated as much as possible for your injuries.
You May Have A Valid Claim If:
- An Uber Eats or DoorDash driver caused your injuries while actively delivering.
- Uber Eats or DoorDash negligently hired or retained an unsafe driver.
- Uber Eats or DoorDash failed to maintain adequate accident coverage.
What Should You Do After You Get In An Accident With An Uber Eats or DoorDash Driver?
- Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries.
- Call the police and get an official incident report.
- Take photos of the scene if you are physically able to, and if it is safe to do so. This includes the vehicles involved in the accident, the road and weather conditions, and any visible injuries you may have.
- Document the driver’s app affiliation (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grub Hub). Look for any identifying indicators such as an Uber Eats decal sticker on the car window or a DoorDash hot bag inside the car.
- Document your injuries, ER visits, and follow-up appointments.
- Obtain any statements or contact information from witnesses.
Call the Nghi Lam Law Firm and Speak Directly To A Personal Injury Lawyer About Your Accident With an Uber Eats or DoorDash Food Delivery Driver
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a delivery driver in California, going after big companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash is a daunting task. Call our firm and speak directly to a personal injury lawyer about your accident. We take pride in the fact that we care about our clients. We represent injured clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County, and all of California. Call us at 213-235-7969 for a free consultation.
