DoorDash is one of the most popular food delivery services, and every day, there are Dashers on the roads of Arlington transporting food to customers.
Unfortunately, sometimes those trips go wrong, and a Dasher causes a crash to occur.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a DoorDash accident, you owe it to yourself to get the right legal help.
These claims can be complex because of the fact that third-party insurance may be involved, so you need an attorney familiar with claims involving food delivery services.
Monge & Associates Arlington lawyers are here and ready to help. Our team has represented many clients injured by DoorDash drivers as well as by drivers working for other delivery companies.
We know the law well, we are ready to stand up to big insurers, and we won’t stop fighting for you.
To find out more about how an Arlington DoorDash accident lawyer can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.
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Why Choose Monge & Associates
Monge & Associates is the right firm to turn to after a DoorDash accident because:
- We have over 30 years of experience with accidents involving delivery drivers, and we know the complex legal liability issues these crashes raise
- We have a long history of successful verdicts and settlements, and have recovered millions for victims of delivery accidents both in and out of court
- We have a solid reputation for fighting hard for clients, so insurers representing DoorDash know to take us seriously and not make lowball settlement offers
- We have litigation experience, so when going to court is necessary to fight for your rights, we are prepared and ready to do that
We also commit to providing compassionate representation, which means we are here to answer your questions and provide personalized help and advice.
We understand this is a difficult time in your life, and our many past five-star reviews show that we truly put our clients’ needs first as we fight for justice.
Types of DoorDash accidents in Arlington
Many different kinds of DoorDash accidents can happen as delivery drivers spend many hours on the roads of Arlington transporting food and other products.
However, some of the most common types of incidents include:
- Distracted driving crashes as Dashers focus on their app or GPS instead of the road
- Fatigued driving crashes caused by Dashers who work long hours
- Aggressive driving accidents resulting from drivers speeding or otherwise breaking the rules of the road because they are under time pressure to deliver food quickly
- Accidents caused by drivers traveling on unfamiliar roads or parking in unsafe locations as they make deliveries
These are just some of the many types of dangerous Dasher behavior that can cause accidents to occur.
Monge & Associates will help you prove how your crash happened so you can show that the Dasher was to blame.
Complicated Liability in DoorDash Accident Cases
One of the most important things to know when you are involved in a DoorDash accident is that the DoorDash driver is not employed by the food delivery company.
This means vicarious liability rules will not apply in this situation, and you can’t sue DoorDash directly based on the negligence of the driver.
DoorDash does offer third-party auto liability insurance for Dashers, though this provides coverage only during the “Delivery Service” period.
This period begins when the Dasher accepts a delivery request on the DoorDash app, and it continues until the Dasher marks the delivery as either delivered, unassigned, or cancelled.
If a Dasher is online but hasn’t yet accepted a delivery request, then the Dasher’s own personal auto insurance coverage is primary.
Dashers are required by DoorDash, as well as by Virginia law, to maintain the state minimum liability insurance coverage, and this can pay for losses when DoorDash isn’t on the hook for the crash.
Monge & Associates can help you understand who is to blame and can work with you to take action.
Your Legal Rights After an Arlington DoorDash Accident
When you are involved in a DoorDash accident, getting legal help is critical because you have a right to compensation if someone else caused a crash that hurt you – but you need to navigate the legal system to get the money you deserve.
You have two years to bring your claim under Virginia’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, which means you need to act swiftly to fight for the money you deserve.
You also need to be aware of contributory negligence laws in Virginia that can impact your recovery if you share blame for the crash.
Monge & Associates will begin working on building evidence from day one and will help you to show that the DoorDash driver had a duty to you that they breached by breaking a safety rule or behaving more carelessly than a hypothetical reasonable driver would.
Proving this establishes negligence, and if you can show their negligence cause your damages, you should be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress damages
We will obtain phone records, eyewitness testimony, expert testimony and more to help you prove your claim.
Arlington DoorDash Accident FAQs
Still need to know more? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Arlington DoorDash accidents.
Can I file a claim against DoorDash Directly After an Accident?
DoorDash drivers, or Dashers, do not work for DoorDash as employees. They are independent contractors. This means DoorDash is not liable for a driver’s negligence on the job.
DoorDash does provide third-party auto liability coverage in cases where the driver is actively involved in a delivery, so you may be able to obtain compensation from this third-party insurance in some circumstances.
What if the DoorDash Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?
DoorDash drivers are required to carry insurance. If they break the law and don’t have coverage, you have a few options.
- You may be able to make a claim on the third-party liability insurance DoorDash has in place when drivers are actively involved in a delivery.
- You could also pursue a claim against the driver directly but they may have limited assets.
- You could make a claim with your uninsured motorist coverage to provide you with compensation.
Your attorney can help you figure out which of these options is best.
How is Fault Determined in Virginia Delivery Accidents?
A delivery driver is at fault for a crash in Virginia if the driver behaved more carelessly than a hypothetical reasonable driver would or if the driver violated a safety rule.
The driver’s violation or carelessness must have been the direct cause of your crash, and you must have been harmed by the accident to pursue a claim for damages
Contact an Experienced Arlington DoorDash Accident Lawyer Today
Monge & Associates is here and ready to help you if you or someone you love was involved in a collision with a DoorDash driver.
We know the complex rules applied to these claims, and we have a proven track record of successfully recovering compensation for clients in delivery accident cases.
To find out more about how an Arlington DoorDash accident lawyer at our firm can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.