Delivery Driver Injury Attorney

The delivery driver career path is one that is growing in popularity as a long-term option for many people. In the past, delivery driver jobs were often seen as a stepping stone to another job in the company or a great part-time gig for young workers or college students. However, with the shift in consumers’ desire to have items quickly delivered to their doors, more companies, both large and small, are accommodating these demands by hiring a significant number of delivery drivers.

Recent studies have found that there are more than 1.5 million delivery drivers working in California. Some of the leading employers of delivery drivers come as no surprise as they are in the delivery business or are businesses that have no brick-and-mortar stores, such as:

• FedEx
• UPS
• Uber
• Door Dash
• Instacart
• Amazon

However, there are also others that come as a shock because they are specific fast-food chains that are dedicated to getting their food to customers quickly and cost-effectively. The two most well-known are Domino’s and Pizza Hut. So, if you want to remain active at work, hate the idea of spending eight hours in an office or building, and want to get paid to exercise as you bounds from a delivery vehicle to the door with a package or hot food, being a delivery driver could be a great choice. But keep in mind that just like all jobs, there are some downsides to this choice.

Unfortunately, one of the greatest drawbacks of working as a delivery driver is the increasing number of injuries reported by these workers. The most common harm suffered while working as a delivery driver includes injuries from trip and fall or slip and fall incidents and injuries caused by dog bites. As soon as a delivery driver encounters one of these issues, they are sure to rethink the appeal of their current employment as they worry about the high cost of medical care and how they will survive without being able to work while healing from their injuries. But the good news is that the legal team at Normandie Law Firm has possible solutions that can resolve many of the money-related challenges you face so you can focus on healing and making a complete recovery.

All you need to do is grab your phone and call the office of Normandie Law Firm to begin learning more about the rights of personal injury victims and how workers in the State of California can use benefits from worker’s compensation to help cover the cost of medical care and lost income after a workplace injury. In addition, the office staff, who can be reached 24/7 to assist you, will help you book your free consultation with a skilled delivery driver injury attorney at Normandie Law Firm.

After you share the details of the workplace injury incident and harm you suffered, your attorney will explain the legal merit of the case and if you have grounds for a delivery driver injury lawsuit to seek compensation for the losses and expenses you suffered because of poor or negligent choices made by another person. In addition, your attorney can help you understand how the worker’s comp program can provide help to cover medical expenses and your lost income if you are unable to work while making your recovery. With this vital information, you will be ready to begin making choices that could impact your life for years to come. But also, please know that you are never obligated to file a lawsuit or hire Normandie Law Firm. Motivation is only to ensure that delivery drivers injured while on the job understand the services and processes open to them to secure help covering costs that were not caused by their own mistakes or issues. As an innocent victim, you should not face years of debt that was someone else’s responsibility. Please reach out to our team today to learn more about these options and the time limits for using them.

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What Worker’s Comp Provides For Injured Delivery Drivers
As a delivery driver in California who was hurt while on the job, you are eligible to open a worker’s compensation claim to get help covering your medical expenses and lost income. All workers in the state are covered by this program, and employers are legally required to participate in and pay to cover their staff. The most helpful benefit provided is complete coverage of all medical expenses for a worker injures while doing their regular job up to a total cost of $1M per injury incident. This is a huge help and relief to workers who get hurt at work. In addition, if the harm prevents you from working while healing from the injuries, you can receive up to 60% of your regular weekly income to help cover the cost of living expenses until you return to work. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm if your employer is not assisting you in opening this claim or you are unsure how to secure these benefits. But please act quickly, as you have only 30 days from the date of the injuries in most cases to open your claim.

Who Is Liable For Trip And Fall Or Slip And Fall Safety Hazards?
If you suffered a slip and fall or trip and fall while working as a delivery driver, the property owner where the incident happened could be to blame for the harm you suffered. All private and public property owners are required to maintain their spaces in a safe and hazard-free condition. If the owner or their staff failed to follow these rules and you slipped or tripped and were hurt, they could be held accountable for your losses and expenses.

It is also possible for you to open a worker’s compensation claim to ensure your medical expenses and part of your lost income are covered by that program while you decide if you wish to pursue legal action against the property owner. Victims are permitted to sue the property owner for any part of their expenses or losses caused by the accident that are not paid by the worker’s compensation program benefits. Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to discuss this option and more about how to protect yourself from costly medical debt and losses due to a workplace injury.

Important Information About Dog Bite Lawsuits
If you were bit by a dog while working as a delivery driver, you have several options. In cases where the dog was loose and could be a stray, you can easily use the coverage from worker’s comp to ensure you get the medical care needed for that injury. Dogs can carry bacteria in their mouths and saliva, which is very dangerous to humans but does not make them sick. Even if the bite appears minor, always seek a medical evaluation to ensure you are not faced with a serious or even life-threatening infection after the incident.

If you can easily identify the owner of the dog that bit you, you will almost always have grounds for a dog bite injury lawsuit. California is a strict liability state regarding dogs, which means the animal’s owner is always liable for the harm caused by their pet. You can sue the dog owner for the full cost of medical care and your losses or use worker’s comp in conjunction with a lawsuit to cover any losses or expenses not covered by the worker’s comp program.

What Is A Deliver Driver Personal Injury Lawsuit Worth?
As a delivery driver who suffered a personal injury that was caused by negligence on the part of the property owner, such as property neglect or failure to correct a known safety hazard, you can file a lawsuit to recoup the cost of many losses and expenses you incurred. Working with your Normandie Law Firm delivery driver injury attorney, you will compile all documentation to verify the allowable expenses you face because of your injuries. These items will be tabulated, and that amount will be the compensation sought for your injury lawsuit. Allowable expenses used in this process typically include but are not always limited to:

• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury incident
• The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your delivery driver injury lawsuit
• The cost of all current and projected medical care related to the injuries suffered while working as a delivery driver and the emotional therapy to care needed to address the stress and trauma of the incident and injuries
• Your lost income if the harm you suffered prevents you  from working as a delivery driver until you are fully healed and cleared by medical professionals to return to your regular job

What Is The Time Limit To Take Legal Action?
While the worker’s comp program only allows you 30 days to open a claim for the injuries suffered on the job, the legal system is more forgiving. Personal injury victims are given two years from their injuries to file a lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed, they lose the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit after the original time limit expires.

No Upfront Legal Fees
When you hire Normandie Law Firm, we never get paid for our work or the expenses we cover on your behalf until the matter is resolved and you have the compensation needed to cover your expenses and legal fees. In addition, if your delivery driver injury attorney fails to win your case and deliver the compensation needed to cover your losses and expenses, you owe Normandie Law Firm nothing for the time and financial investment made in the lawsuit. Please contact the Normandie Law Firm office staff today to learn more about these very crucial options and time limits that can eliminate the stress and debt of injuries you suffered while working as a delivery driver in California. Our team is here 24/7 to help you better understand the process and potential results.

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