Maison Law can help you if you’ve been injured in a car accident with a Shipt delivery driver in Los Angeles. There’s no shortage of drivers on the road in Los Angeles, some of whom are working as contractors for services like Shipt. This doesn’t make a car accident any easier to deal with, but our team can. Set up a free consultation today.
Getting a Lawyer After a Shipt Driver Accident
Los Angeles has nearly perfect conditions for delivery services like Shipt. They give people the ability to make extra money on the side, and let customers get their groceries and other products delivered quickly. But that comes with a tradeoff: car accidents.
When you’re in one of these accidents, you don’t think about getting a lawyer right away. You’re focused (rightly so) on things like doctor’s appointments, missed work, vehicle repairs, and insurance calls. But at that point, it starts to become more clear that having a lawyer can really make things easier. And that’s what we do at Maison Law. We always approach these claims the same way, helping you by:
- Explaining your legal options
- Gathering evidence connected to the accident
- Looking into who may be responsible
- Handling talks with insurance companies
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
Most importantly, we try to take some of the pressure off you. Recovering from an accident is hard enough without having to deal with the legal side of things on your own.
What Information Will I Need After My Accident?
A big part of the confusion that comes with an accident with a Shipt delivery driver involves the information you need. But one way to cut down on that confusion is to approach it like you would any other car accident. That means getting certain pieces of information like:
- The police report
- Pictures/videos of vehicle damage, injuries, traffic lights, road conditions, and the surrounding area
- The Shipt driver’s name, insurance information, and vehicle information
- Evidence showing the driver was actively making deliveries
- Witness names and contact information
- Medical records tied to the accident
- Notes about pain, missed work, headaches, sleep issues, or mobility problems
- Insurance paperwork and claim information
Most people don’t leave the scene with perfect evidence or every answer they need. But even gathering a few details early can help build a much stronger claim later on. And the more information you have, the easier it is to untangle liability.
How Liability Works With a Shipt Driver Accident
One of the biggest questions after these accidents is who actually pays for the damages. Generally speaking, if the driver caused the accident through negligent driving, they can usually be held responsible for the damage that follows.
That’s because drivers don’t work for Shipt directly. They’re hired as “independent contractors”, and because of that, the driver’s private car insurance coverage is what applies. But it also comes down to the specifics of what happened in the particular accident. That could bring others in, like:
- Shipt or another connected company
- Another driver involved in the collision
- The owner of the vehicle
- A company responsible for vehicle maintenance
- A government agency responsible for unsafe road conditions
- A manufacturer if a vehicle defect contributed to the accident
Every accident has its own circumstances. Even accidents that happen in similar locations for similar reasons can involve very different insurance and liability issues once everything shakes out. But for you, it doesn’t change your options—just how things play out.
Getting Damages After a Car Accident With a Shipt Driver
A piece of good news about being in a car accident with a Shipt driver is that the process for getting damages works the same as it would in any other car accident in Los Angeles. Usually, this means it:
- Starts with an insurance claim outside of court.
- If the insurance process doesn’t lead to a fair outcome, it typically moves into civil court with a lawsuit.
Depending on the accident and your injuries, damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future treatment or rehabilitation
- Lost income from missed work
- Reduced future earning ability
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of daily life
- If the accident resulted in a fatality, surviving family members may also have the option to file a wrongful death claim.
California also places time limits on injury claims. In most cases, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim after an accident. Waiting too long can make it harder to get what you need to move forward.
Looking at Shipt Accident Hotspots in Los Angeles
Obviously, Los Angeles has certain areas that see more accidents with Shipt drivers than others. And you’ll usually find them in places like:
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- Koreatown
- West LA
- Santa Monica
- The San Fernando Valley
- Busy shopping centers and grocery store parking lots
- Major roads and freeways like the I-5, I-10, I-405, and US-101
Think about it. These accidents happen because drivers are trying to complete deliveries quickly while also juggling traffic, parking, navigation apps, and frequent stops throughout the day. With everything else going on, sometimes it feels like accidents are inevitable.
Free Consultations After a Car Accident With a Shipt Driver in Los Angeles
A car accident involving a Shipt driver can leave you dealing with injuries, medical bills, missed work, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next.
If you were injured in an accident involving a Shipt driver, our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Maison Law can explain your options and help you through the claims process. Don’t wait—set up your free consultation today to talk through your options and start moving toward healing.
