DoorDash puts thousands of drivers on Cincinnati roads at all hours, many rushing to complete as many orders as possible. When one of them causes a crash, you may not know what to do next. In that situation, know that you deserve compensation, and trust Monge & Associates to fight for you.
Our Cincinnati DoorDash accident lawyers know what it takes to secure fair compensation. Our firm has represented injured people since 1993, and delivery and gig economy accidents are a significant part of our practice. Whether you were driving, walking, or cycling, we can help. Call a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer from Monge & Associates today for a free consultation.
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Cincinnati Accident Attorneys Who Understand Gig Economy Claims
- Our attorneys have handled many delivery and gig economy accident claims, including a $40 million recovery for a client hurt by an inattentive delivery driver. We know how app-based companies structure their insurance.
- If an insurer has already made you an offer, our Bigger Settlement Guarantee means you pay no legal fees unless we beat that offer. You can pursue fair compensation without financial risk.
- We act quickly to request app data, GPS records, and delivery logs before they are lost or overwritten. Early action strengthens your claim’s foundation.
Why You Need an Attorney to Take on DoorDash and Its Insurers
DoorDash is a publicly traded company with lawyers and insurers prepared to limit what it pays. Because Dashers are independent contractors, the company may deny responsibility for a driver’s conduct, and its insurer may dispute whether the driver was on an active delivery.
A Cincinnati DoorDash accident lawyer can match these resources. To counter the company’s efforts to distance itself from its drivers, they can examine DoorDash’s contractor agreements and insurance obligations to determine where responsibility lies. When the insurer disputes the driver’s status, a lawyer can request app activity, order timestamps, and GPS data showing whether the Dasher was on an active delivery. This evidence can establish that DoorDash’s policy applies to your claim.
How Do DoorDash Delivery Driver Accidents Happen?
DoorDash’s pay structure rewards speed and volume, which can encourage drivers to rush. Dashers also often juggle order notifications and navigation in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
Common causes of these crashes include:
- Checking the app while driving
- Illegal U-turns
- Driver fatigue
- Failing to yield to pedestrians
- Driving over the speed limit
- Opening doors into bike lanes
- Unsafe lane changes
- Poorly maintained vehicles
- Rolling through stop signs
- Sudden stops to read addresses
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Double-parking in traffic lanes
- Ignoring hazardous weather
- Running red lights
Does DoorDash’s Insurance Cover Your Injuries?
DoorDash maintains a commercial auto policy that provides up to $1 million in third-party liability coverage in most states. This coverage applies during an active delivery, from the moment a Dasher accepts an order until drop-off. If the Dasher was waiting for an order or offline, DoorDash’s policy typically does not apply, and you may need to file a claim with the driver’s personal insurance.
DoorDash’s policy may not be your only option. Depending on the facts, you may also have claims against another negligent driver, a vehicle manufacturer, or your own uninsured motorist coverage. Monge & Associates can review every policy involved and pursue each available path to compensation.
Contact Monge & Associates After Your DoorDash Accident
Were you hurt by a DoorDash driver in Cincinnati? Monge & Associates will fight to recover what you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no legal fees unless we win. Schedule a free consultation with our Cincinnati DoorDash accident lawyers to discuss your options.