Food delivery services offer convenience and variety to people throughout Milwaukee. However, with the rise of these services comes an increased risk of accidents involving food delivery vehicles. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a delivery driver, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn for help.
The Milwaukee personal injury attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. can help you navigate the aftermath and secure the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for injured people throughout Wisconsin. Trust us to fight for your rights and protect your interests.
Why Choose Us at Cannon & Dunphy S.C.?
- Cannon & Dunphy S.C. has successfully represented injury victims in Milwaukee since 1985, bringing nearly four decades of experience to your food delivery accident case. We know what it takes to pursue the compensation you deserve.
- Our attorneys can handle complex delivery accident claims involving DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and more. We will guide you through the process so that you can focus on your recovery and healing.
- Your focus should be on healing and recovery, not worrying about legal fees. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay any fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
What Injuries Are Commonly Associated with Delivery Truck Accidents in Milwaukee?
Delivery vehicle accidents often result in severe injuries due to the size disparity between commercial trucks and passenger cars. When a delivery truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the passenger vehicle typically sustain the most serious injuries.
However, many food delivery drivers rely on their own vehicles to drive for various app-based services. Even accidents involving personal vehicles can result in serious injuries due to drivers rushing to meet delivery deadlines or navigating unfamiliar roads.Â
Some of the most common injuries in food delivery accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Bone fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Permanent disfigurement
- Facial injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of limbs
- Nerve damage
- Burn injuries
Who Is Responsible for Injuries in an Accident with a Delivery Driver?
In Wisconsin, anyone who causes a car accident is financially responsible for any damages that the victims experience. Food delivery accidents present unique challenges when it comes to liability. Depending on the cause of your collision, multiple parties may share responsibility for your injuries, such as:
- The delivery driver
- The delivery company
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Other motorists on the road
- Government agencies in charge of road maintenance
Under the legal principle of vicarious liability, employers can be held responsible for accidents caused by their employees while performing job duties. Delivery companies often classify their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees to limit their liability.Â
However, this classification does not automatically shield them from responsibility. For example, a delivery company might be liable if they fail to properly screen their drivers and ensure that they have a clean driving record. They could also be responsible if they imposed unrealistic delivery deadlines that encouraged unsafe driving.
Your Milwaukee delivery accident lawyer from Cannon & Dunphy S.C. will thoroughly investigate your accident to identify all potentially liable parties. They will employment agreements, delivery logs, GPS data, and other evidence to establish a clear chain of responsibility. They will also determine which insurance policies apply to your case, whether it’s the driver’s personal insurance, the company’s commercial policy, or both. We will aggressively pursue all available avenues for compensation. Â
What Recoverable Damages Can You Receive?
After a delivery vehicle accident, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover quantifiable financial losses that result from your accident. These include:
- Medical expenses, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage repairs or replacement
- The cost of your future medical care, if you suffer permanent impairments
- Any other out-of-pocket expenses that you incur related to your injury
Non-economic damages, also known as pain and suffering, address the intangible impacts of your injuries. They can be physical in nature, such as chronic pain and physical impairment. Emotional pain and suffering may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and loss of enjoyment of life. These damages can be challenging to quantify, but you can use certain formulas to help estimate these costs.
An attorney from Cannon & Dunphy S.C. can accurately calculate the full value of your claim. They will gather documents like medical bills, pay stubs, receipts, and invoices to document your financial losses. They can also enlist the help of experts who can help project your future medical costs and lost earning potential.
For non-economic damages, your lawyer will document your personal experience through medical records, psychological evaluations, personal journals, and testimony from family members and friends who can speak to how your injuries have affected your life.
Wisconsin Statute of Limitations
In Wisconsin, you have three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Food delivery accident claims fall under this category. While this may seem like ample time, building a strong case requires thorough investigation and preparation. Evidence can disappear, witnesses’ memories may fade, and documentation might become harder to obtain as time passes.
Most importantly, if you miss this deadline, you will lose your right to pursue compensation permanently. There are some exceptions to the statute of limitations, such as cases involving minors or when the injury was not immediately discoverable. However, these exceptions are rare, and you should not count on them.
The best course of action is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. Your attorney from Cannon & Dunphy S.C. will help you file your claim before the deadline passes and begin preserving evidence to support your side of the story.
Call Our Milwaukee Food Delivery Vehicle Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in a crash with a Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other food delivery vehicle, the lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. can help you seek justice. We will fight for the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on rebuilding your life.
Contact us today at (414) 710-8238 for a free consultation and let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you.