Does GrubHub Cover Slip And Fall Claims For Its Delivery Drivers

California residents who are looking for a way to earn extra money often turn to food delivery companies as a source of that boost to their budget. When researching their options in the state, many are excited to learn that a GrubHub delivery drive can earn as much as $26 per hour working part-time to get food to customers around town. Working only around ten hours each week can provide an extra $1,000 or more to help pay off debt or cover some luxury items that might not otherwise be within your budget.

All of these numbers sound great for people who need extra money, have the time, and possess a vehicle to handle the deliveries. But what many fail to consider are the potential downsides to working as a GrubHub food delivery driver. One of the most troubling of these issues is what will happen if you suffer a slip and fall injury while you are working as a GrubHub delivery driver. Does the company offer help in paying your medical expenses? Can you file a worker’s comp claim? What other legal rights do you have if you get hurt while making food deliveries for GrubHub? These are all legitimate questions and ones that could alter the course of your future if you suffered a slip and fall when making a GrubHub food delivery.

The best way to get the answers and information you need after suffering a slip and fall as a GrubHub food delivery driver is a simple call to Kenmore Law Group. Our dedicated office staff can be reached 24/7 to provide you with a reliable resource to answer these and many other vital questions. In addition, on that first call, they will help you book your free consultation with a seasoned Kenmore Law Group slip and fall injury attorney to fully evaluate your case. Once your attorney has all the facts, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the case and your options to secure any benefits or compensation that is owed to you for the harm you sustained.

At that point, all the choices will be up to you. Please know that even after your informative free consultation, you are not obligated to hire Kenmore Law Group, nor do you need to pursue any legal action unless you feel it is in your best interest. Our only reason to provide personal injury vicitms with free guidance and legal advice is to ensure they have the information and facts need to make well-informed choices that will best meet their immediate and long-term needs. All we ask is that you swiftly reach out to our legal staff, as there are time limits for you to take action that could be far more limited than you might expect.

Common Slip And Fall Hazards Encountered By GrubHub Delivery Drivers
When you think about suffering a slip and fall, you might assume these incident happen only rarely. For many, that is true. But keep in mind that when you are a GrubHub delivery driver, you could be walking into an unfamiliar space carrying a large bag or parcel of food. That means both your hands are full, and your vision could be limited. So, encountering a safety hazard like any of these could mean you suffer a nasty slip and fall incident:

• Damaged, saturated, or missing floor mats at entryways
• Food or water spilled on the floor at the restaurant where you are picking up food or at the delivery location
• Ice dropped on the floor and was not properly cleaned up
• Water or other liquids leaking from damaged pipes or hoses
• Clogged drains that are flooding floors, outdoor walkways, and parking lots
• Wet, muddy, or moss-covered sidewalks or parking lots
• Walkways or steps that are covered with leaves or other debris
• Damaged or missing safety handrails on steps or ramps

Common Harm Sustained By GrubHub Delivery  Drivers From A Slip And Fall Incident
As a relatively able-bodied person, you might think that slipping and falling is not a serious incident. You could suffer a few bruises or minor injuries, but nothing significant. Please be aware that when you are carrying parcels and suffer a slip and fall, the harm can be much more serious because you cannot use your hands to protect yourself and soften the impact with the ground. It is common for a GrubHub delivery driver to suffer one or more of these severe injuries when the victim of a slip and fall incident:

• Fractured, broken or shattered bones
• A compound fracture
• Dislocated joints and the possible destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Complete or partial amputations, often of the fingers
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can be further complicated by damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Injuries to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or the delicate skin of the face
• Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerve tissue
• Head injuries that can range from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injuries
• Back, neck, and spinal cord damage

What Impact Does Employment Stature Have One Getting Help For A Slip And Fall?
In many cases, a worker needs to be classified as an employee of a business to be covered under California worker’s compensation. If you are a subcontractor for GrubHub, you will not have the opportunity to open a worker’s comp claim to seek help covering your medical bills and other losses. If you are classified as an employee, you can receive the standard benefits package from worker’s compensation which incudes up to $1M in medical care coverage, payment of up to 66% of your lost income, and other long-term benefits if your injuries are severe.

What Can I Do If I Am A Subcontractor For GrubHub And Have No Worker’s Comp Coverage?
In many cases, a person who does not have access to worker’s comp because of their employment status can see compensation from the property owner if a safety hazard caused their slip and fall. According to premises liability law, all private and public property owners must maintain their spaces in a safe and hazard-free condition to ensure the safety of guests. If the property owner fails to provide the required care and that caused or contributed to your injuries, you could have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. To gain more insight into who is to blame for the safety issue that caused your slip and fall or if you can work with worker’s comp to seek help covering your losses and expenses caused by the injury incident, please reach out to Kenmore Law Group immediately to schedule your free consultation.

How Much Is The Average Slip And Fall Personal Injury Lawsuit Worth?
As a victim of a slip and fall personal injury incident, you must understand that there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court. Instead, each case is carefully and thoroughly evaluated independently of any other cases. The compensation possible for your lawsuit will be based on the actual losses and expenses you incurred because of the slip and fall incident while making the GrubHub delivery.

Working with your Kenmore Law Group slip and fall injury attorney, you will compile all the documentation used in this process to verify your losses and expenses. The items that are most commonly used in the process include, but are not always limited to:

• Your current and projected medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries suffered in the slip and fall, as well as any therapy needed to address trauma from the incident or injuries
• All legal expenses and fees related to preparing, filing, or litigating your GrubHub delivery driver slip and fall injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident
• Your lost income if the injuries suffered in the slip and fall incident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by your medical care provider to return to the duties of that work

What Is The Time Limit To Take Action?
If you are covered by worker’s compensation, please know that you are responsible for contacting the program within 30 days of the workplace injury to open a claim. If you wait longer than the time limit of 30 days, the request to open a claim is almost certainly going to be denied, and you will receive no benefits from the program. If you are pursuing a personal injury slip and fall lawsuit, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file your claim with the court. Please know that this time limit is strictly enforced, and there are minimal exceptions that would provide added time to take legal action once the time limit has passed. Please reach out to Kenmore Law Group today to discuss the options available to you and the time to take action to get the help you need to cover your losses and expenses after your delivery driver’s slip and fall injury incident.

What Does It Cost To Hire Kenmore Law Group?
The staff at Kenmore Law Group is proud to offer our services to handle any case with legal merit and never require our new clients to pay any out of pocket fees or expenses. In addition, we are happy to cover all the upfront costs related to preparing and filing the case instead of asking you for an upfront payment. Only after the matter is resolved and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal fees and expenses, do you need to pay the law firm for its time and the investment it made in building and litigating the case for you.

Finally, if your Kenmore Law Group slip and fall personal injury attorney fails to win the case and deliver the compensation you need, you owe the firm nothing. We understand the many hardships faced by personal injury victims and the expenses they face. Our goal is only to provide help and resolution for these issues. We pledge never to compound them. Please make time today to reach out to the caring office staff at Kenmore Law Group to learn more about your options and schedule your free consultation with a skilled and successful slip and fall personal injury attorney.