You may be able to secure financial recovery based on the damages you sustained in your collision caused by a delivery driver. Your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages may be covered.
A food delivery car accident lawyer in Houston from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ may be able to help you pursue damages. We can develop your claim, negotiate for a settlement, and take your case to trial if necessary. Let us handle your case while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
How can I get a financial recovery following a delivery car accident?
It may be possible to secure financial recovery for the losses, expenses, and other harm you suffered through either an insurance claim or by suing the liable party in court. If it is the latter, you will have to present a strong argument to the judge and jury. Either action may hold the liable party accountable for your injuries and prevent you from suffering serious financial harm resulting from your accident.
How much you may be able to recover from your claim or award depends on many factors. There is no average financial recovery in car accident cases because injuries and damages can vary widely on a case-by-case basis. If we handle your case, our lawyer will identify your potentially recoverable damages before filing a claim.
Potentially recoverable damages in a car accident case
The potentially recoverable damages in your case may include:
- Past and future treatment and care for accident injuries
- Ongoing support and care
- Lost income and reduced ability to earn in the future
- Additional costs related to the accident and injuries
- Property damages and vehicle repair
- Mental anguish and pain and suffering
D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ represents delivery car accident victims
Founded in 2002, D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ represents accident victims in Houston and elsewhere in Texas. We understand how stressful being in a traffic accident can be, especially when the at-fault driver is working at the time of the collision. Our team helps victims figure out their next steps, including how to seek and possibly secure financial recovery based on evidence and the facts of their case.
We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients, answering questions, providing services that reduce their stress and frustration, and making the claims process easier for them. We want our clients to be able to focus on healing from their injuries while we handle their claims.
Proving liability in a delivery car accident in Texas
Liability in an accident caused by a food delivery car driver may not be as straightforward as other types of collisions because these drivers may be working at the time of the accident. In cases like this, the legal doctrine of respondeat superior may apply.
Under respondeat superior, companies may be vicariously liable when their workers act negligently and cause an accident. This is generally true when the accident occurs during their employment activities. For example, if a pizza delivery driver carrying a pizza to a customer fails to stop at a red light and collides with your car, the pizza restaurant may be legally responsible for your damages.
Vicarious liability generally applies to any employee of the company in question. This can get somewhat complicated when the driver is an independent contractor, but our law firm knows how to sort out the liable parties in these cases, as well. We can investigate the circumstances of your accident and determine what insurance policies may apply.
Building a case based on vicarious liability
When we hold a company vicariously liable for injuries, we may be able to often negotiate for a settlement without bringing a lawsuit to trial.
However, a food delivery car accident lawyer in Houston from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ will take your case to trial if we need to do so to fight for a fair outcome in your case. Our team is not afraid to fight for the recovery you may need to cover your losses, even if that means litigating your case.
The deadline to sue in Texas
Under Texas law, most car accident victims only have up to two years from the date of the collision to sue the liable party or parties in their case. We will need to ensure that you do not miss this or other deadlines, so act quickly following your collision to connect with us.
The team from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ will evaluate your case if you suffered injuries in a collision in Houston or a nearby area. We represent clients whose injuries and losses occurred because of another driver’s negligence.
Speak with a member of our team about your legal options today for free
A food delivery car accident lawyer in Houston from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ may be able to help you secure a financial recovery after your collision. We will evaluate your accident case and explain how we can help based on the circumstances of what happened.
During your free case evaluation, a representative of D. Miller & Associates, PLLC™ will answer your questions and learn more about your accident. We can help you decide on your next steps for pursuing justice in your case. You may be able to hold the food delivery driver’s employer responsible for your injuries and expenses.
Call (713) 850-8600 now to learn more. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can get started on your case.
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