Maison Law represents FedEx drivers bitten by dogs while out on their delivery routes. Our California FedEx Driver Dog Bite Lawyers assist victims in getting the support they need to make a full recovery. That support may come from a dog owner, but FedEx could also be liable for helping with recovery costs.
Please contact us after an on-the-job accident involving a dog bite for a free, no-obligation consultation for you and your family. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your case may be worth and how to hold dog owners and delivery companies responsible.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Suffering a Dog Bite While Making a Delivery?
If your injury is more than minor scrapes or bruising, it’s a good idea to speak to a skilled California dog bite lawyer. If you suffer a broken bone or a deep puncture wound, the costs for care will rise and could continue for months or even years. This is when insurance companies for dog owners or for FedEx will begin to look for ways to get out of taking responsibility for your injuries.
Your lawyer will be investigating your case and collecting evidence. A strong case backed with evidence makes it harder for insurance companies to reject your claim or try to downplay the severity of your injury. FedEx also has corporate lawyers who work hard to get their company off the hook in these situations. It’s critical that you have your own legal representation when going up against a giant, worldwide corporation. It’s the best protection for your interests.
Who Can I Sue After Getting Bitten by a Dog While Making a Delivery?
A devastating dog bite incident while on a route for FedEx can leave several parties liable for your recovery costs. Your lawyer will be holding all responsible parties accountable for as long as necessary for you to make a full physical, emotional, and financial recovery.
In California, dog owners can be held accountable in most cases. As long as you didn’t provoke the dog or trespass, the dog owner and the dog owner’s homeowners or renter’s insurance policy should provide support. In most cases, the fact that a dog owner ordered a package would count as granting you permission to enter a yard or front porch.
The property owner of a rental property might also be liable if a tenant has a dog that’s known for aggression and yet the landlord did nothing about it.
Finally, the employer could be proven liable for an employee’s injuries. FedEx should do everything it can for the protection of employees, even if that means being late on a few deliveries. If FedEx was negligent in training employees on what to do at an address where a threatening dog is located, the corporation could be responsible for recovery costs. If FedEx sent a delivery driver to a home with a known risk, they might be ruled liable.
Your FedEx Dog Bite Lawyer would gather the necessary evidence to force FedEx to accept the blame in your accident.
What Kinds of Things Can a FedEx Delivery Person Earn Compensation for After a Dog Bite?
FedEx dog bite victims can suffer injuries to their hands, arms, and legs and be out of work for quite some time. They may get behind on normal monthly bills, like car payments, rent, or a mortgage.
Of course, those bills may be far below what medical expenses eventually add up to. Whether it is a dog owner, FedEx, or both, taking responsibility for those costs, the FedEx driver and the driver’s family shouldn’t be stuck with those bills.
Your California dog bite lawyer would make sure these and other factors helped determine the size of a dog bite settlement check:
- All medical bills and those expected in the months to come.
- Compensation for permanent disfigurement or disability caused by a dog bite wound.
- Compensation for physical pain.
- Compensation for emotional pain, including trauma caused by a dog attack.
- Compensation for lost earnings while the FedEx employee is unable to return to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a dog bite injury claim in California?
You have two years to file a dog bite claim in California. But if you need to file a claim with FedEx as well, act quickly. FedEx can have tighter deadlines for employees seeking injury support. Your lawyer can help you meet all deadlines.
What if I can’t afford a dog bite lawyer after getting bit?
You won’t need any money to hire Maison Law. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the dog bite settlement money you are awarded.
Can my family receive dog bite compensation if we lose a loved one in a FedEx dog bite incident?
Yes. Families can file wrongful death claims against dog owners and FedEx. They would seek help with funeral costs and leftover medical bills. They should also demand help with the income the deceased can no longer provide to close family members.
Contact a California FedEx Dog Bite Lawyer
Maison Law of California provides free case consultations to all dog bite victims. Schedule yours today. It’s a no-risk way to determine every party that should be providing financial support to you and your family and how much you should be demanding. Our California Delivery Driver Dog Bite Attorneys don’t back down when confronting major delivery companies and seeking full compensation on behalf of delivery employees.
