DoorDash has grown in popularity in recent years, and Dashers, or DoorDash drivers, are on the roads across the United States every day delivering food and goods to customers. Unfortunately, sometimes these drivers make careless mistakes behind the wheel and cause harm to others.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a collision with a delivery driver, you need help understanding your rights as these cases can be more complicated due to DoorDash’s involvement.

Canopy Legal can help you navigate the process of making a claim to maximize the compensation you can recover. To find out more about how our DoorDash accident lawyers can help you, give us a call or contact us online today. We don’t charge legal fees unless we win, and your consultation is always free, so call to get the support you deserve.

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Is the DoorDash driver responsible for your losses?

When you become involved in a DoorDash accident, the driver of the vehicle making the deliveries could potentially be held liable for your losses. However, you’ll need to prove that the driver had a duty or obligation to you and failed to fulfill it.

In general, DoorDash drivers, like all other drivers, have a duty to behave safely and follow regulations like speed limit laws. They owe this obligation to every motorist, pedestrian, bicyclist, or other person who they’re sharing the road with.

If a DoorDash driver breaches this duty by behaving with less care than a hypothetical reasonable driver would, the driver can be made to compensate you for any losses that result.  You will need to prove your injuries occurred as a result of their negligence, and will have to show the extent of your damages. Canopy Legal can help you to gather the evidence you need to do that.

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Will DoorDash provide coverage for damages?

The fact that a DoorDash driver is responsible for an accident does not always mean that DoorDash itself is liable for your losses.

If DoorDash was the employer of the driver, then DoorDash could be liable under vicarious liability laws for the negligent actions of workers performed while on duty.  That’s because employees are considered agents of their employers, so if they are negligent, it is the same thing as the company being negligent.

But, Dashers are independent contractors. Independent contractors don’t work for the business and they are not agents of the business. Because of this, DoorDash isn’t automatically going to be held liable for damages when their drivers cause collisions.

DoorDash does have third-party liability insurance coverage, though. This insurance kicks in when drivers are in active status. A driver is in active status from the time they accept a delivery until the time when the item is marked delivered, unassigned, or cancelled.

Because this third-party liability coverage may be in effect, depending on the driver’s status at the time of the incident, DoorDash’s insurer may be on the hook to pay for any losses that happen as a direct result of the crash.

Canopy Legal can help you understand when DoorDash’s third-party liability insurance is available to provide compensation for your losses. We’ll also review the full details of your accident and work with you to pursue your claim against any defendant who could potentially be held liable so you can maximize the amount of compensation available to collect.

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How does a DoorDash accident lawyer help?

A DoorDash accident lawyer at Canopy Legal can provide you with invaluable support in the aftermath of an accident with a delivery driver. Our firm will:

1. Obtain records from the driver, including cell phone records, to determine if the driver was distracted by using the app or was driving for DoorDash so long that fatigue likely played a role in the crash.
2. Gather evidence to strengthen your case. We’ll help you to interview witnesses, obtain police reports, and gather your medical records so you can prove both the cause of the crash and the extent of your losses.
3. Identify defendants and insurers who could be liable for covering your losses. We’ll work with you to determine whether DoorDash’s third-party insurance should cover your claim and will help you to identify all parties who could be held responsible for the accident to maximize the chances of compensation.
4. Negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Our team will stand up to the insurance company covering DoorDash or to the driver’s insurer and will bring our strong negotiating skills to the table to help you maximize the chances of getting a fair settlement offer.  This would allow you to resolve your claim outside of court without leaving money on the table that you should be entitled to.
5. Fight for you in court. If no fair settlement agreement can be reached, we have solid litigation skills and are ready to build and present a compelling case in court.

Our goal is to help you maximize the chances of being fully compensated for losses, including collecting payment for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or wrongful death damages.

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Why turn to Canopy Legal after a DoorDash accident?

Canopy Legal has experience with DoorDash accident claims and other cases involving rideshare and delivery drivers. We know the ins-and-outs of third-party liability coverage and have helped many victims to navigate the justice system and get the money they deserve.

Canopy Legal does not charge legal fees unless we win, and as a national plaintiffs law firm, we have the necessary resources to conduct a solid investigation and build a strong claim. We care about every client, are here to answer your questions, and can provide the personalized support and attention you deserve.

To find out more about how we can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.