California has over 150,000 Amazon employees, many of whom are Amazon Prime delivery people. This job is considered to be a great choice for anyone who is not interested in working in an office, wants to be outdoors, and appreciates the fast pace and exercise this job offers. It also helps that these jobs offer a nice starting wage that is over $20 per hour. But when you work an Amazon Prime delivery job, there are several hazards and challenges that you need to be prepared to handle, such as daily traffic, changes in weather, and increased delivery quotas during the holiday season. But sadly, the most concerning hazard the average Amazon Prime delivery person faces has nothing to do with road rage or wet road conditions.
The most upsetting and potentially hazardous situation Amazon Prime delivery personnel can encounter is an aggressive dog. Unfortunately, these incidents typically occur when the person has an armload of packages and cannot defend themselves or make a fast escape from the jaws of an angry or aggressive dog. They are away from their vehicle and have no cover or means of getting away from the animal, which can bite repeatedly before the Amazon Prime driver reaches safety or the dog’s owner appears and gets the animal under control.
If you or a loved one recently suffered a dog bite injury while making an Amazon Prime delivery, please know that a fast call to Normandie Law Firm can provide the information and potential solutions that will allow you to feel confident in your ability to overcome all the issues these injuries have created. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand your rights and the programs and legal services that will allow you to seek compensation and benefits to eliminate costly medical debt and reimburse you for other financial losses. In addition, the team will help you book a free consultation with a skilled Normandie Law Firm Amazon Prime dog bite injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your case and your options.
Once you share all the vital information, our staff will provide you with a clear understanding of the legal merit of the claim and your ability to file a dog bite injury lawsuit. They can also answer any questions about opening a worker’s compensation claim and if those two solutions can be used in tandem to ensure you are fully compensated for all you endured. But please know that even after this meeting, you will never be obligated to file a lawsuit or hire Normandie Law Firm. The only reason we are passionate about providing free consultations is to ensure that all dog bite victims understand their rights and the time limits imposed on them to take action to hold the appropriate and responsible party or parties accountable for their harm. Do not hesitate to contact the exceptional team at Normandie Law Firm to learn more.
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Who Is To Blame For The Dog Bite I Suffered While Delivering For Amazon Prime?
As the victim of a dog bite injury, while making a delivery for Amazon Prime, you need to understand that California is a strict liability state as the law relates to dog ownership. What that means for you is that the dog owner is almost always responsible for any harm or damage caused by their pet, and they are always required to be in control of the dog. Even if the dog escapes the house, backyard, or from a leash, the owner is ultimately responsible for any harm caused by their pet. The only exceptions are when the dog bite victim is trespassing or if they are hurting or trying to hurt the dog and the animal retaliates and bites the person hurting them.
In most cases, when you suffer a dog bite while making an Amazon Prime delivery, you will have the ability to seek compensation from the dog’s owner for the losses and expenses it caused you to incur. However, a significant issue arises when the dog that bites you is running loose, does not belong at the property where you are making the Amazon Prime delivery or is clearly a stray. In these cases, it can be almost impossible to determine the owner of the dog and locate them to hold them accountable for the dog bite injuries you sustained. Fortunately, because you were working from Amazon Prime when the dog bite occurred, you have another course of action to secure help covering the cost of your medical bills and lost income.
The Vital Help Provided By California Worker’s Compensation
Many state workers are unaware that every employer is legally required to participate in the worker’s comp program. The state requires each business owner with employees to pay the entire cost of providing this essential accident injury coverage for workers who suffer injuries while on the job. The coverage offers added peace of mind for all workers and exceptional benefits for anyone who is injured while working.
You should be very relieved to learn that the worker’s comp program will pay up to $1M in medical bills and expenses for the care of injuries suffered while on the clock. In addition, many medical care providers will bill their services directly to the program, so you are never responsible for any copay or deductible. If the dog bite injuries you sustained prevent you from returning to work at Amazon Prime until you are fully healed from the injuries, the program will pay you up to 66% of your regular weekly income to assist in paying your routine living expenses like food and rent. Finally, if you suffer a disability due to dog bite injuries, the program offers long-term payments to help offset your diminished earning capability and will also provide free vocational training if you will never be capable of returning to your career at Amazon Prime.
How Much Could My Dog Bite While Delivering For Amazon Prime Lawsuit Be Worth?
Dog bite victims need to understand that the compensation they are awarded for a dog bite injury lawsuit will be based on the actual losses and expenses they incurred because of the injury incident. Working with your Normandie Law Firm dog bite injury lawyer, you will compile all the documentation to verify your allowable expenses, which typically include but are not always limited to:
- The cost of legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your dog bite injury lawsuit
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the dog bite incident
- Your lost income if you are unable to return to work at Amazon Prime until you have completely recovered from your dog bite injuries
- All current and projected future medical expenses related to the care and rehabilitation of your dog bite injuries
- In cases that involve severe harm and a lengthy recovery process, you can also seek compensation for your pain and suffering
Victims of a dog bite while delivering for Amazon Prime must also know that they can open a claim with worker’s compensation and file a lawsuit against the dog owner. However, the lawsuit can only seek compensation that was not covered by worker’s comp. So you could seek any lost income not covered under the program, your legal fees for the lawsuit, the replacement value of damaged personal items, and pain and suffering compensation via your lawsuit.
How Long Do I Have To Decide If I Will Use Worker’s Comp Or File A Dog Bite Lawsuit?
As an injured Amazon Prime worker who suffered a dog bite on the clock, you have only 30 days to open your claim with the worker’s comp program. If you wait longer than 30 days from the date of the dog bite, then try to open a claim, the program will immediately deny it, and you will not get any benefits. If you are filing a lawsuit, it must be in the hands of the court within two years of the date of the dog bite incident.
Much like the worker’s comp claim, the time limit to file a lawsuit is strictly enforced. You lose the right to seek compensation and justice for the dog bite injuries on the second anniversary of the incident if your case has not already been filed with the court. In addition, you should know that there are minimal exceptions to this time limit that allow dog bite injury victims to file a claim after the time limit has expired. Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time needed to prepare your case and how much time remains before you lose that right.
How Can I Afford To Hire Normandie Law Firm For My Amazon Prime Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit?
When you work with the exceptional staff at Normandie Law Firm, you never need to worry about added financial hardships due to upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, rest assured you owe our firm nothing until the case has been completed and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs. This simple policy ensures that all dog bite injury victims can access the expert legal services needed to secure the compensation that is owed to them. Finally, if your Amazon Prime dog bite injury lawyer at Normandie Law Firm fails to win your case and get you the compensation you need and deserve, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in your case. Please reach out to our staff today to learn more about these real solutions to the hardships and issues created when you were bit by a dog while making a delivery for Amazon Prime.
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