Who Pays My Settlement If a TX Delivery Driver Hit My Car?

 Posted on September 20,2024 in Car accidents

How many of the vehicles you see daily do you think are making deliveries? From groceries and ready-to-eat meals to appliances and home goods, having items delivered is rapidly becoming the new normal. While online ordering and waiting for your delivery is convenient, the vast number of last-mile delivery vehicles on Texas roads increases the chance of motor vehicle accidents.

Some deliveries are made by company employees driving company-owned vehicles, but many drivers are independent contractors or working for third parties. These drivers may use their own or leased vehicles to bring your order to you. If you are injured in an accident caused by a delivery driver, you may not think these distinctions are important, but they are. A knowledgeable attorney from Alford & Associates can explain what this means for your accident claim during your free consultation.

Why Does Employee Status and Vehicle Ownership Matter?

If you are injured in a car wreck, the party responsible for causing your crash may be liable for paying you compensation through a personal injury claim. The key information in that statement is "the party responsible." To file an insurance claim, you must determine who is responsible for your damages. Establishing liability in many last-mile delivery accidents is often challenging.

If the driver is an employee operating a company-owned vehicle, you may be able to hold the employer liable for your damages. Other potential at-fault parties in commercial vehicle collisions include the driver, vehicle maintenance companies, and parts manufacturers. Although the employee and company-owned vehicle statuses make your claim slightly less complicated, it is far from easy.

Many companies, like DoorDash and Uber Eats, use independent contractors who drive their own cars to make deliveries. The retail giant Amazon often utilizes third parties to meet daily demands. Holding the company responsible for your damages in these situations may be difficult. Your lawyer from Alford & Associates will take the necessary steps to investigate your accident, establish liability, and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

What Will Your Settlement Include?

Alford & Associates cannot tell you what damages you might receive until we evaluate your case because damages vary depending on case-specific factors, such as the total of your actual expenses and your degree of fault for causing your wreck. However, your settlement may include compensation or reimbursement for several losses, such as:

• Lost wages

• Medical expenses

• Property damage

• Pain and suffering

• Disfigurement

• Losing the ability to enjoy life

Some damages are tied to specific accident-related expenses. Other damages that reflect the impact your accident has had on your life are subjective. If you do not know how to calculate all your damages, you may accept a low settlement offer. Once accepted, you cannot get additional compensation. When you choose Alford & Associates, we know how to assess your case’s value accurately and will fight to protect your best interests.

Call Our Dedicated Bexar County, TX Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer Today

Delivery driver accident claims are particularly challenging if you do not have an experienced lawyer from Alford & Associates on your side. Call us at 210-951-9467 now to discuss your case with our skilled Austin, TX personal injury attorneys and learn how we can help you collect the settlement you deserve. Your consultation is free, and we will not charge fees unless we win your case.