Dog Bites When Delivering For Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, And Grub Hub

Food delivery services have become a staple for many households in the United States and a vital source of revenue for many restaurants. These services are offered in tens of thousands of cities across the country and employ millions of dedicated workers willing to battle rush hour traffic or other challenges to get your meal delivered to your home or office quickly so it is still hot and tasty.

The jobs delivering meals have become very popular with many demographics because of the flexible scheduling, reasonable pay, and freedom to work as often or infrequently as needed or desired. But with those perks come a common safety concern that many Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, and Grub Hub delivery drivers face: dog bites. You might never think of this safety concern until you walk up to a house with a large dog inside and realize they have already gotten a waft of that great aroma of a fresh burger and fries or roasted chicken meant to be their owner’s dinner. But as soon as the door opens, the dog moves to grab that food as you hand it off to the person who is not expecting to see their dog lunge at them or a delivery person.

Sadly, this is only one common scenario. Drivers also report dogs jumping fences from other houses, jumping from the backyard of a house where they are making a delivery, or appearing from the street as they pull warm and aromatic food from their vehicle to make a delivery for Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub. Sadly, the result is often a dog bite injury that can be severe, costly, and painful for the innocent driver trying to earn a living.

If you recently suffered a dog bite while making a delivery for Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub, please know that the legal system, California worker’s compensation, and the team at Kenmore Law Group are all here to help you navigate the challenges caused by your workplace dog bite injuries. The staff at Kenmore Law Group can be reached 24/7 to help you understand how to file a claim with worker’s compensation and your rights as a personal injury victim who could file a lawsuit to secure compensation owed to you.

In addition, we hope that you will take advantage of our offer for a free consultation to discuss your claim with an expert dog bite injury lawyer. After gathering all the vital information, our dog bite injury lawyer will explain the legal merit of your case and if you have grounds to pursue a dog bite injury lawsuit. Then the choices are yours. Our staff will never attempt to sway you in one direction or another. Our only goal is to ensure that all dog bite injury victims have the resources and information needed to make wise choices that will impact the rest of their lives and their financial futures. Please reach out to our staff today to ensure you understand the time limits involved in taking action to get the benefits and compensation owed to you for the dog bite injuries suffered when delivering food for Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub.

Understanding The Hazard of Any Dog Bite
Unfortunately, many Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub delivery drivers are unaware of the significant health risks involved in any dog bite incident. Everyone must know there are bacteria in all dog saliva that can cause life-threatening infections when even a single drop of dog saliva enters the human body via a puncture wound. Regardless of the health of the dog, a bite can transfer bacteria that will cause the victim to suffer an infection that could include cellulitis, staph, strep, blood or bone infections, and possibly a loss of limbs or life because of the harm caused by the infection. Therefore, it is vital that any dog bite be evaluated by a medical professional as swiftly as possible to ensure the victim does not face a life-threatening illness or complications.

California Workers Compensation Now Covers Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, And Grub Hub Delivery Drivers
Thanks to Prop 22, delivery drivers now have the benefit of coverage by worker’s comp when they suffer a workplace injury such as a dog bite. The benefits of this vital program include covering the cost of your medical care up to $1M and partial compensation for your lost income. However, you must have your worker’s comp claim opened within 30 days of the dog bite incident to secure coverage for this injury incident. If you fail to open a claim in the allotted time, you will not be eligible for coverage.

Can I File A Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit?
As a Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub delivery person who suffered a dog bite while on the job, you can also hold the dog’s owner accountable for your losses and expenses due to the injuries sustained due to the bite. In California, dog owners have strict liability for the harm caused by their pets. They are legally obligated to control the animal at all times when on public or private property. Unless the dog bite victim was illegally on the property or attempting to harm the dog when bitten, the owner is responsible for any harm caused by the dog bites. This legal option lets you secure added compensation beyond the benefits provided by workers’ compensation rather than getting double the coverage for medical expenses and lost wages.

When filing a personal injury dog bite injury lawsuit, you will be able to seek compensation for items in the following categories which were not covered under workers comp:

• Current and estimated future medical expenses related to the dog bite injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the dog bite incident
• The cost of legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your dog bite injury lawsuit
• Any lost wages that were not covered by worker’s compensation if the dog bite injuries prevent you from working at your delivery job or if you miss work for medical treatment for your dog bite injuries
• If the damage sustained is severe and recovery will be a lengthy process, victims can seek additional compensation for their pain and suffering

Don’t hesitate to contact Kenmore Law Group today to discuss the details of your Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub dog bite injuries and how to secure full compensation for your losses via a worker’s comp claim and dog bite injury lawsuit. Our team is ready to answer your questions and ensure you can stop worrying about the financial challenges posed by medical expenses and lost income so that you can focus on making a complete recovery from your dog bite injuries.

How Long Do I Have To File A Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit?
The Statute of Limitations provides dog bite victims two years from the date of the injury incident to file their claim with the court. If the case is not in the hands of the court when the Statute of Limitations expires, the victim loses the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit. In addition, it is critical to understand that there are very limited opportunities to seek added time to file a claim once the time limit has passed. Victims of Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub delivery dog bite injuries are encouraged to contact Kenmore Law Group as soon as possible to discuss the facts of their dog bite incident and the time needed to prepare and file their claim.

Why Choose Kenmore Law Group After A Dog Bite While Delivering For Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Grub Hub?
Victims of a workplace dog bite suffer many losses and expenses that result in years of financial challenges and hardships. Working with the expert legal team at Kenmore Law Group, you will benefit from our decades of combined experience and expertise in handling complex dog bite cases that include a worker’s compensation claim and a personal injury dog bite injury lawsuit. Our goal is always to ensure you can move past this difficult and costly incident without suffering personal financial setbacks due to injuries and losses caused by someone else failing to control their dog.

No Added Monetary Stress From Legal Fees And Expenses
When you hire Kenmore Law Group to handle your dog bile injury lawsuit, we never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses. Our client-friendly payment policy is that we only get paid after our job and your lawsuit has been completed, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs without paying out-of-pocket. This simple policy ensures that all dog bite injury victims have access to the exceptional legal services needed to secure the compensation owed to them without facing undue financial hardships and stress.

Finally, if the Kenmore Law Group dog bite injury lawyers fail to win your lawsuit and get you the compensation you need, you owe us nothing. This is a simple pledge to all clients to demonstrate our dedication to putting their needs first and our confidence in winning every case we handle. Please make time at your earliest convenience to contact Kenmore Law Group to learn more about how the legal system protects victims of dog bite injuries and how simple it is to work with our expert staff to get the justice and compensation you deserve.