Because the demand for food deliveries is on the rise, there are more food delivery service vehicles on San Diego roads. Consequently, the number of accidents involving these vehicles is also on the rise.
If you or your loved one was in a crash involving an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver, you need to work with a knowledgeable local attorney who has experience handling legal claims involving food delivery app accidents. Our legal team at Singleton Schreiber Injury Attorneys is familiar with all the common causes of food delivery app accidents in San Diego.
How Are Food Delivery Drivers Responsible for Accidents?
Unfortunately, the nature of their jobs can make food delivery app drivers particularly prone to causing San Diego accidents.
More Apt To Speed and Drive Recklessly
Drivers who deliver food are often on a strict time schedule because customers do not want to get food that is no longer hot. In addition, food delivery app companies only pay drivers after completing a delivery job, not by the hour. Consequently, drivers are frequently rushing to pick up or drop off their food orders so they can quickly move on to the next delivery order. As a result, they might be more likely to speed, drive recklessly, or make unsafe passes or illegal lane changes.
Likely To Be Fatigued
Many food delivery drivers drive as a second job to earn some extra money. Some drivers work a full day at their first job and then make food deliveries at night, which can make them overly fatigued.
May Be Distracted
Food delivery drivers often drive on unfamiliar roads. Because they need to focus heavily on their GPS devices, they can fail to pay attention to what is happening on the roads. Additionally, delivery drivers who rely on an app to accept jobs often check their phones frequently while driving.
Often Make Unsafe Stops
In their haste to complete their deliveries, some drivers double park their cars instead of pulling safely into a driveway or parking spot.
Our legal team could carefully examine the evidence to search for proof of the food delivery app driver’s negligence. If the driver was at fault, we could also help you determine whether you have the right to seek compensation under the food delivery company’s insurance policy. If we find evidence that the company knowingly or negligently hired a driver with no license or with a poor driving history, we could also help you pursue a claim directly against the company.
What Are Some Other Causes of Food Delivery App Accidents?
Food delivery accidents can also happen even when food delivery drivers drive responsibly.
Third Party Drivers
Some accidents happen because a third party drives recklessly.
Vehicle Safety Issues
If the food delivery vehicle was inherently defective, you could potentially sue the vehicle’s manufacturer. If the car malfunctioned due to wear and tear, you could potentially sue the vehicle’s owner for failing to adequately maintain their vehicle.
Our San Diego legal team is familiar with the common reasons for food delivery app crashes and could carefully investigate the cause to identify all parties who may be legally responsible.
Meet With Our Team in San Diego To Learn About the Common Causes of Food Delivery App Crashes
To pursue a legal claim after a food delivery app accident, you need to know why it happened. Our attorneys have navigated claims stemming from many of the common causes of food delivery app accidents in San Diego. We could perform a detailed investigation and work with accident reconstruction specialists to learn why the crash occurred and who is at fault.
Schedule a consultation with Singleton Schreiber Injury Attorneys to get started.
