Does DoorDash Cover Slip And Fall Claims For Its Delivery Drivers?

When you are looking for a food delivery service, the first name that typically appears is DoorDash, as it is the largest food delivery service in the nation. This one company handles over 55% of all restaurant food deliveries and has over 7 million delivery drivers it calls Dashers. But what you need to know is that these Dashers are not actual employees. They are considered contractors and are not covered under worker’s compensation. So, while you might be thrilled to earn a few hundred dollars a day working part time or as a side gig for DoorDash, know that if you slip and fall or suffer another kind of injury while making a food delivery for DoorDash, you are not going to be able to fill out a form and contact worker’s comp to get your medical bills covered.

It is also critical to understand that there are many gig-like jobs that are not going to come with all the perks of employee status, and many do not pay as well as DoorDash. So, if you need to make that extra hundred dollars a day and are going to make deliveries for the company, know that there are other options should you suffer an unfortunate slip and fall injury while picking up food at the restaurant or dropping it off to the customer at their home or office.

If you or a loved one has already found yourself facing challenges because you sustained injuries due to a slip and fall incident while working for DoorDash, please know that the staff at Kenmore Law Group is ready to assist you. Our skilled office staff can be reached 24/7 to help you by providing instant information and helpful resources. You will never reach out to Kenmore Law Group and be forced to leave a message or speak to anyone other than an employee of the law firm. Our team is eager to get you the help you need and will assist you during that initial call in scheduling a free consultation to meet with a seasoned Kenmore Law Group DoorDash slip and fall injury attorney to help you understand your ability to seek help for the losses and expenses you now face.

At your free consultation, you will share the facts of the injury incident and harm you sustained, as well as answer any other questions posed by your legal team. Once they have all the critical details, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the case and your ability to pursue legal action to get the compensation that is owed to you for harm caused by someone else’s negligence. With this information and guidance, you will be well prepared to begin making choices about your care and legal action that could resolve your challenges and help you move past the hardships of this unfortunate incident.

However, you must also understand that you are never obligated to hire Kenmore Law Group, nor are you required to take any legal action, even after gaining the free information and help from the staff at Kenmore Law Group. Our only concern is ensuring that all personal injury victims get the help and information they need to make wise and well-informed choices that will best meet their immediate and long-term needs. Please reach out to our caring and compassionate office team today to learn more and ensure you understand any time limits that could be a factor in securing the compensation you deserve.

Slip And Fall Incidents Can Happen Anywhere
Sadly, you might think of a slip and fall as an issue that occurs in the shower or when you are walking in rain or other challenging weather conditions. But the actual truth is that slip and fall injuries happen frequently and have nothing to do with icy sidewalks or wet bathroom floors. Most of the slip and fall hazards that cause a DoorDash delivery driver to suffer harm are caused by someone failing to correct a simple safety concern that could include:

• Food or drinks were spilled on the restaurant floor, but were not properly cleaned up
• Ice dropped on the floor and was left to melt
• Water leaking onto the floor from damaged or clogged pipes or hoses
• Damaged, missing, or saturated floor mats in moist areas or at entrances
• Mud or moss on sidewalks or in parking areas due to overwatering or flooding of nearby grass or landscape
• Litter and debris that is left on floors or in walkways
• Missing or damaged hand safety rails at steps, ramps, or other elevation changes
• Poorly or unmarked transitions from one walking surface to another or from one elevation to another
• Oil or grease on the floor in the food pickup area at a restaurant that was tracked out of the food prep area and not properly eliminated

Common Slip And Fall Injuries Sustained By DoorDash Delivery Drivers
Sadly, the harm that can be caused by a simple slip and fall incident can be significant. In cases where a person is delivering food, they often have their hands full. They are unable to break their fall after an unexpected slip because of a common slip and fall hazard. In these cases, the victim often suffers one or more of these injuries:

• Back, neck, or spinal cord damage
• Harm to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or the delicate skin of the face
• Head injuries that can include a skull fracture, severe concussion, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
• Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
• A compound fracture
• Complete joint dislocation and destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joint
• Soft tissue damage that includes the destruction of the nerves
• Severe lacerations and puncture wounds
• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding

What To Know About Getting Compensation For A Slip And Fall Injury
If you are not an employee of DoorDash and are not covered by worker’s comp, there is still the potential for you to get help covering your medical bills due to a slip and fall injury incident. All private and public property owners are obligated to follow the guidelines of premises liability law to ensure the safety of guests. Duty of care also dictates how a safety issue must be addressed if it is discovered by the property owner or reported by a guest. Specifically, the staff is required to provide at least the same level of care to correct the hazard or eliminate it as would the average prudent person. For example, if you found water spilled on the floor in your home, you would immediately mop it up to prevent anyone from slipping and falling. If the property owner or staff at a facility fail to take the necessary action in a timely manner, they can be found negligent in their duty of care.

If it is later found that the staff or the owner’s negligence caused or contributed to the injuries of a guest, the owner can be held accountable for the losses and expenses created by the injury incident. If you feel that your DoorDash slip and fall injury incident was due to owner negligence, please reach out to the skilled team at Kenmore Law Group today to learn more about the possible personal injury lawsuit you could file and the compensation you might receive.

How Much Is A Door Dahs Delivery Slip And Fall Injury Lawsuit Worth?
As a victim of a personal injury, you need to understand that there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court. Instead, each case is carefully evaluated, and the actual compensation awarded is based on the losses and expenses incurred by the victim. Working with your Kenmore Law Group legal team, you will compile all the documentation to verify your allowable expenses that are used in the valuation process. These items will typically include, but are not always limited to:

• The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your slip and fall injury lawsuit
• The cost of all current and projected medical cases related to diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating the injuries caused by the slip and fall incident, in addition to any emotional care or counseling to address the stress and trauma of the incident and injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury incident
• Your lost income if the harm you sustained prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by your medical care providers to return to the duties associated with that job

How Long Do I Have To File A Slip And Fall Personal Injury Lawsuit?
The time limit to file a lawsuit is called the Statute of Limitations. While the time provided can vary based on the matter involved in the lawsuit, for personal injuries like your slip and fall case, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file a lawsuit with the court. It is also critical to note that there are very minimal exceptions that would provide added time to take legal action once the Statute of Limitations has expired. So, please reach out to the legal staff at Kenmore Law Group today to discuss your case and the ability to pursue legal action to secure any compensation that is owed to you for harm caused by another person’s negligence.

No Added Stress Or Upfront Legal Fees
When you hire Kenmore Law Group to handle your DoorDash delivery driver slip and fall personal injury lawsuit, you never need to worry about paying out of pocket for our services. Our team will take on any case with legal merit and never ask for any fees or upfront payments. Instead, we only receive payment after the case is resolved and you have received the compensation, which will include funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if your Kenmore Law Group slip and fall personal injury attorney fails to win your case and get the compensation you need and deserve, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in building the case. Please get in touch with our dedicated staff today to learn more about this possible resolution to your stress and expenses caused when you were hurt while working as a DoorDasher.