DoorDash drivers are everywhere on Richmond’s roads, delivering goods and services to individuals and businesses. Unfortunately, sometimes these drivers behave unsafely behind the wheel and cause accidents to happen.
When a crash occurs with a delivery driver, a Richmond DoorDash accident lawyer is here to help if you or a loved one is hurt. Our firm has extensive experience with claims involving food delivery services.
We understand the specific legal issues raised by a DoorDash accident, and we are committed to fighting for your right to full and fair compensation.
To find out more about how our personal injury lawyers 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 choice after a DoorDash accident because we have experience with claims involving food delivery drivers.
Specifically, we:
- Have over 3 decades of experience in auto accident claims so we understand how crashes happen and how to prove liability when another driver hurts you.
- Have represented victims of DoorDash accidents. We know how to stand up to big tech companies and insurance companies, and we understand the specific legal rules that apply regarding DoorDash’s third-party insurance coverage.
- Over $1 billion dollars recovered – Proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts
- Offer caring and compassionate advocacy. We are there to answer your questions and will provide all the support you need during your claim.
Complicated Liability in DoorDash Accident Cases
DoorDash accident cases require a personal injury attorney with experience because of the special rules that apply to these claims. Here’s what you need to know.
- DoorDash’s Independent Contractor Structure: DoorDash drivers are not employees of the company, so that means Virginia’s vicarious liability rules don’t apply. DoorDash is not liable for the negligent actions of the drivers on-the-job, unless the company itself was negligent in a way that directly led to your crash.
- Insurance Coverage Gaps for Food Delivery Drivers: DoorDash does provide a commercial auto insurance policy covering up to $1 million in damages if a driver causes you harm. However, the driver must have been on an active delivery for this to apply. Monge & Associates will help you determine which insurance coverage is likely to cover you.
- Virginia Liability Laws for Delivery Services: Virginia requires drivers to carry $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident in bodily injury liability insurance, as well as $25,000 in property liability-damage liability insurance. Individual auto insurance usually won’t cover drivers when they are using their vehicle for commercial purposes, so delivery drivers need to make sure they have their own coverage in place. DoorDash’s coverage will apply only when the driver is in the app waiting for a pickup or when traveling with the items for delivery.
Your Legal Rights After a Richmond DoorDash Accident
If you become involved in a Richmond DoorDash accident, you need to understand the Virginia laws that affect your ability to pursue a claim against the DoorDash driver. Some of the key things you need to know include the following:
- Virginia’s Two-Year Statute of Limitations: There is a two-year statute of limitations for Virginia personal injury claims. You should take legal action promptly to protect your rights.
- Potential Compensation for Delivery Accident Victims: You deserve to be “made whole” for your accident or recover fully for the losses that you experienced.
- Establishing Negligence in Food Delivery Accidents: It will be up to you to prove negligence or wrongdoing in order to demonstrate that the driver should be held liable for your losses.
How Our Richmond DoorDash Accident Attorneys Can Help
Monge & Associates offers invaluable assistance to DoorDash crash victims throughout the entire process of resolving your claim. Our team offers:
- A free case evaluation and consultation: You can schedule a call with us to discuss your case at any time at no cost. We’ll explain how our firm can help you, and we’ll make sure you understand what your claim is worth so you don’t accept a lower settlement than you should.
- Thorough Accident Investigation Techniques: Our firm has experience gathering evidence and building accident claims. We can bring in experts, gather evidence, subpoena phone records and data from the DoorDash app, obtain police reports, talk to witnesses, and more.
- Dealing with Multiple Insurance Companies: Monge & Associates is also experienced at managing the complexities of making a claim with multiple insurers, including the driver’s insurer and the third-party insurer offering coverage through DoorDash.
Available Compensation for DoorDash Accident Victims
When Monge & Associates represents you, our firm’s goal is to help ensure you get the compensation that you deserve for the damage done. This means we will help you to pursue a claim to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment costs You should be paid for all of the medical care costs incurred to date as well as for future ongoing care that you may need if your injuries from the DoorDash accident were permanent or severe.
- Lost income and future earning capacity: The at-fault driver should pay you for any time you missed from work, as well as compensate you if your injuries have reduced your future earning power.
- Pain and suffering under Virginia law: Virginia law entitles you to compensation for non-economic damages including pain and suffering. Monge & Associates will help you to demonstrate the extent of the pain you experienced.
- Emotional distress: Emotional distress can include post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as anxiety or depression you experience due to your accident and injuries.
Richmond DoorDash Accident FAQs
Still need to know more? Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Richmond DoorDash accident lawyers.
Can I file a claim against DoorDash directly after an accident?
You may be able to file a claim against DoorDash because DoorDash has third-party insurance coverage in place. However, this coverage applies only if the driver had the app active and was waiting for a delivery or was en route with a delivery.
What if the DoorDash Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?
If a DoorDash driver has no insurance, you may be able to make a claim against DoorDash’s third-party coverage, against the driver directly, or against your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
How is Fault Determined in Virginia Delivery Accidents?
If a driver behaves more negligently than a reasonable motorist would, or violates a safety rule, that driver may be at fault for a Virginia delivery accident if you can prove the driver’s failure was the direct cause of the crash.
Contact an Experienced Richmond DoorDash Accident Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident with a delivery driver, a Richmond DoorDash accident lawyer at Monge & Associates can help you. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help.