Were you or your loved one assaulted by an Instacart delivery driver? Sadly, these incidents are occurring more often as we become a society dependent on deliveries for just about everything, from groceries to DoorDash orders. With grocery delivery apps like Instacart, it’s not unusual that drivers and people in public get into arguments over things like blocking driveways and careless driving. But what if insults back and forth escalate into someone being assaulted?
As a victim that was attacked by an Instacart delivery worker, you need reliable information on your rights and legal options. We hope you will find this article helpful in that regard, but please keep in mind that we can only provide general information. Your case will have many factors that must be examined before we can formulate the right plan of action. That’s why you should contact our law firm immediately and talk to an Instacart delivery driver assault and battery lawyer.
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Can I Sue if I was Beaten Up by an Instacart Delivery Driver?
Yes, you have the right to sue for monetary damages if you were unlawfully attacked by an Instacart driver in a physical manner. Clearly, you can file a lawsuit against the person that assaulted you, but what about the company they work for? Can you demand compensation from Instacart for the actions of their delivery worker?
In order to answer this question, there are various issues we will need to research, including what Instacart knew about this employee prior to this incident. While we use the term “employee” for context, we want to point out that Instacart drivers are independent contractors, meaning they are not covered under the same laws and protections as legally classified employees. Why does this matter? In the context of a lawsuit, a company may not be liable for the conduct of their workers who are classified as independent contractors.
Still, when there is a problem with a delivery driver, it’s Instacart that gets the complaints from witnesses and affected customers. In many of the cases we handle, we find that there are at least several complaints of aggressive or other disturbing behavior by the same driver. Yet, Instacart allowed the driver to keep working for them, and therefore, they were negligent in their duty of care to the public. Instcart may also have failed to use adequate screening procedures before approving the person, or they may not have offered proper training and guidance. These and other issues can lead to someone being assaulted by an Instacart delivery driver and ending up with serious physical and emotional injuries.
At the end of the day, suing for assault and battery can be quite complicated when the party involved works for an online delivery platform. Due to the complex legal issues that are involved, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible if an Instacart delivery driver physically assaulted you.
How Much can I Receive from an Instacart Assault and Battery Lawsuit?
Considering the extent of injuries we normally see with these incidents, we estimate that case values will range from $100,000 to $3,000,000. Of course, there are cases that settle for less and others where a verdict of $5,000,000 or more is awarded to the victim. The range we presented is simply an estimate based on the majority of claimants we have represented over the last few decades.
While physical injuries are the obvious signs of harm, assault and battery victims also have significant emotional trauma. As a result, the victim has long-term or permanent mental health issues that are associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Based on the severity of your symptoms, you may have grounds to sue for non-economic damages, like pain and suffering and emotional distress. This will certainly impact the amount you can end up with from a lawsuit, so it’s important to discuss these issues with a personal injury attorney.
To schedule a free case review with a member of our legal team, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
How Long Do these Cases Take to Settle?
Again, we can only provide estimates based on our own experience, but we would say that 1 to 2 years is a reasonable amount of time to settle an assault and battery lawsuit against Instacart. That’s not to say that a claim can’t be resolved in 6 months or less. But when it comes to assault and battery, the sensitive nature of the subject and high case values make it harder to reach a settlement that both sides agree on. Those without lawyers tend to buckle under the pressure or fall for manipulative tactics by the insurance company, and as a result, they receive much less than what they are entitled to. Our lawyers can fight for the maximum payment you deserve, so please contact us and learn how we can assist you in a lawsuit for assault and battery by someone that works for Instacart.
Statute of Limitations to Sue for Assault and Battery
Those who are suing for assault and battery in California have a maximum of 2 years to file a claim. The statute of limitations begins on the date of the incident, expect under rare and unusual circumstances. If you miss the deadline of 2 years, the court will generally ban you from seeking monetary compensation, even if there is no denying that you were injured due to another party’s misconduct.
Please don’t delay in contacting us and finding out how you can file an assault and battery claim against Instacart. That way, you can ensure that a lawsuit is filed on time and that your case is being handled by an experienced assault and battery lawyer.
Lawyer that can Help You Sue Instacart
As someone that was physically assaulted, it’s essential to go after the people that are responsible and fight for the payments you deserve by law. The delivery driver assault and battery lawyers of Normandie are here to help you every step of the way.
We will take your case on contingency, meaning you pay $0 out of pocket. We can do this by asking Instacart to pay for the cost of legal representation, which they will include in the payment you receive at the end of your case. That means we make absolutely nothing unless we recover your settlement.
To take advantage of this offer, please schedule a free consultation to learn more about your rights as an assault victim.
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