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Common Favor Accidents
Favor delivery drivers use their own personal vehicles for Favor deliveries. Favor classifies personal vehicles as cars, trucks, bicycles, and scooters. As most of the over 40,000 Favor runners use cars and trucks in order to expedite deliveries, they can do a lot of damage if they are not careful on the roadways.
Some of the most common Favor deliveries are:
Car and Truck Accidents
Car accidents with Favor delivery runners are commonly caused by Favor delivery runners not being careful while driving. This makes sense, as they are operating on a short time frame. Delivery runners can maximize their tips and income by making the most deliveries in the shortest period of time.
As Favor wants to make as many deliveries as possible all over Texas, and Favor delivery drivers seek the highest income from making as many deliveries as possible per hour, many Favor delivery drivers may be giving less than full attention to roadway safety.
Unsafe and rushed driving habits are signs of driver negligence, which generally means driving unreasonably, and would tend to legally signal that the Favor driver is at fault for your injuries. The Favor delivery driver, and possibly Favor itself, may be liable for any injuries caused by the Favor delivery driver.
By the Favor driver speeding, not paying full attention, or disobeying any traffic laws – such as running a stop sign or performing an improper lane change – they are acting unreasonably and may be liable to you in damages.
If a Favor delivery driver caused a car accident and injured you, you may be entitled to significant compensation from the Favor driver and potentially against Favor for encouraging unsafe driving by time pressuring their drivers.
Roadway Congestion
As some Favor delivery personnel operate on bicycles and scooters, they may cause an accident by running into a pedestrian or causing a car or truck to swerve, getting into an accident. Thus, if a Favor delivery “runner” has caused you to be injured, both the Favor deliverer and Favor company may be liable for your injuries.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Typically, if an injured person tries to attain an insurance settlement without the help of an attorney, the insurance company may try to find legal exceptions to paying or may try to pay out significantly less than they are able. In many cases, the insurance company will wrongly claim your fault for the accident through statements gained without attorney advisement. It is advisable to not make any direct statements to the insurance company, but instead, refer them to your experienced accident attorney for any correspondence.
Thus, it is very important to have an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf with the other parties, in court, and with all applicable insurance companies. An attorney can communicate on your behalf so that insurance companies know you are serious about your compensation, and your attorney, in many cases, may seek greater compensation than the insurance company’s initial offer.
Damages A Lawyer May Seek
An experienced attorney knows what evidence to use in order to seek various damages that may increase your potential compensation. These include tangible losses such as property damage, medical bills associated with the treatment of your injuries, future lost wages, disability, as well as “intangible” damages such as pain and suffering.
Pain and suffering can include the actual pain experienced during medical treatments and surgeries incurred as a result of the Favor accident, as well as emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and fear caused by the accident. Some accident victims find it more difficult to drive at ease after a roadway incident, and this difficulty and anxiety may be quantified into monetary damages by your attorney.
An attorney with experience handling similar cases can know which parties to sue, including not just the Favor driver, but also the Favor corporate company, expanding your potential sources of compensation. Further, an attorney can conduct an in-depth investigation to acquire evidence that can help prove the suspected fault of Favor and the Favor driver, as well as to help prove your damages to the court and insurance companies.
What to Do After a Favor Accident
1. Document the scene of the accident
Take note of any details in order to preserve crucial evidence useful in proving Favor’s fault and demonstrating the full extent of your injuries. If you require any medical attention at a hospital as a result of the accident, the associated costs for these treatments can be sought from the at fault party by your lawyer. This is highly important, as medical costs can be astronomical, and sometimes future medical costs and treatments may be necessary for your recovery.
2. Contact An Attorney
An attorney who has handled similar cases can help you learn your rights, legal deadlines, and can communicate on your behalf with all applicable parties and the court. Further, your attorney can conduct in-depth investigations to secure all possible evidence necessary in seeking your highest compensation from the other parties.
Filing a Claim
Your attorney can take care of all the steps in filing your claim. This includes educating you of your legal rights, conducting in-depth investigations and discovery of evidence about the accident, which are crucial in order to acquire evidence of the other parties’ suspected fault and the extent of your damages and injuries.
Your attorney can also help ensure compliance with any applicable legal time limits and can negotiate with all applicable insurance companies, as well as communicate and advocate on your behalf with the other parties and the court.
It is highly important after an accident to focus on rest, recovery and regaining your life back. Thus, your attorney, by doing all of the legal work on your behalf, can allow you to focus on your recovery while they seek your maximum compensation.
Some cases may result in settlements with insurance companies and the other parties, whom, seeing the evidence your attorney captures, may want to avoid a loss at trial or extended legal costs.
In other cases, your attorney may be able to seek your greatest compensation by taking your case to trial and showing your damages to a jury. Whether they go to trial or not, attorneys work in your best interests to seek maximum compensation.
Compensation
For personal injury cases in Texas, a victim may seek various damages from the at-fault party. These include tangible losses such as:
Medical bills, costs, and treatments
Lost wages
Property damages
An experienced attorney may also seek intangible losses for you, which are called pain and suffering damages. These include any physical pain incurred during medical treatments and surgeries, as well as emotional and psychological damages such as anxiety, fear, and depression caused by the accident.
Your attorney may not only seek losses you have incurred leading up to the time of the claim but can also seek future damages such as necessary future medical costs and enduring emotional trauma.
Thus, an experienced accident lawyer can seek your greatest compensation.
Legal Time Limits
Texas has a statute of limitations, a legal time limit, for bringing accident injury cases. If you or a loved one have been personally injured by a Favor delivery driver, you will generally have two years from the time of the accident to bring an injury claim against Favor and their driver. Your attorney can advise you about the time limit and work on filing your claim within the legal time limit.
The relatively short legal time limit in Texas makes it imperative to seek an experienced attorney as quickly as possible after the accident.
OUR EXPERIENCED DELIVERY DRIVER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS CAN HELP!
While many people in Texas seek the convenience of quick merchandise delivery from Favor, this should not excuse Favor delivery drivers from driving safely and cautiously.
Therefore, if you have been injured by a Favor delivery driver, you may be entitled to seek compensation. Zinda Law Group can help advise you of your rights and can fight to seek your maximum compensation.
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Construction workers are among those most at risk of suffering an on-the-job injury. This is because construction sites are littered with potentially dangerous objects and conditions. Construction workers who are familiar with their rights following a workplace accident may be in a better position to recover financial compensation for their losses.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction-related accident and are interested in filing a claim, call Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 to receive a free case evaluation with one of our experienced Round Rock construction accident lawyers.
Construction is an important industry in the Austin-Round Rock area, employing tens of thousands of construction workers. High-powered objects, dangerous activities, and hazardous conditions make construction sites an inherently dangerous place. Accidents can occur for any number of reasons. Listed below are some of the most common types of construction accidents. Familiarizing yourself with these common accident types may help prevent the occurrence of future accidents.
Fire and Explosion Accidents
Accidents involving fire and explosions are common in the construction industry, particularly at sites where blasting or volatile chemicals are being utilized. For example, a natural gas leak or improper storage of combustible materials may lead to an explosion-type injury. These injuries may cause severe burns or even death.
Hazardous Equipment Accidents
Hazardous equipment accidents encompass a wide range of construction activities. These accidents typically involve power tools or machines such as drills, forklifts, and saws, amongst others. Common injuries resulting from hazardous equipment accidents may include broken bones, crushed limbs, or death.
Falls
Injuries resulting from a fall are very prevalent in the construction industry. Many of these accidents involve someone falling off a ladder, scaffold, or related device. Falls may also occur because of uneven surfaces or improperly marked hazardous areas. Broken bones, sprains, and concussions are common fall-related injuries.
Crushing Accidents
Crushing accidents are one of the most severe forms of construction-related injury. Typically, these accidents involve the use of heavy equipment, such as construction vehicles or building materials. Broken bones, amputated limbs, and death are all possible outcomes of crushing accidents.
WHAT TO DO AFTER BEING INJURED IN A CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT
The immediate aftermath of a construction accident can be stressful and hazy. Understanding what to do in the event an accident occurs may help protect your health and well-being. Listed below are several important steps to take following a construction accident.
1. Seek Medical Attention
The first and most important step to take after being injured in any setting is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In construction accidents, time is usually of the essence because many injuries are so severe. Do not hesitate to visit the emergency room or call 911. Receiving proper treatment may put you in a better position to recover as efficiently as possible.
2. Document the Accident
Documenting the accident means collecting all important information and documents about the accident. By keeping an organized record of this information, injury victims may make it easier to establish the effect the accident had on their finances and day-to-day lifestyle. Examples of documents and information that you should keep include:
Photographs of any injuries
Photographs of the scene of the accident injuries
A copy of the accident report
The names and contact information of any witnesses to the accident
A copy of medical records and hospital bills
Personal notes regarding changes in day-to-day lifestyle
3. Contact a Construction Accident Lawyer
Handling a construction accident claim by yourself can be a daunting task. For instance, filling out paperwork, communicating with insurance companies, and navigating the claims process can be complex and frustrating.
Speaking with a construction accident lawyer may help. After an initial consultation, a lawyer may work on your behalf and protect your rights by gathering useful evidence to strengthen your claim. A lawyer may also negotiate with insurance companies to make sure they do not take advantage of your injuries or inexperience. If necessary, a lawyer may file a claim on your behalf.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Construction accident claims may be governed by workers’ compensation laws if the employer opts in to the state workers’ comp program. Although Texas does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, most do. If your employer carries workers’ comp, this may be your only avenue to recover your medical bills and lost wages.
When an employer subscribes to workers’ comp insurance, there are very narrow circumstances where an injured employee can still sue their employer for personal injury. The surviving family of an employee killed because of the employer’s intentional conduct or gross negligence may still recover exemplary damages. An experienced workplace injury attorney may help you determine whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation or if you may seek a personal injury lawsuit.
Establishing Fault
A victim bringing a personal injury claim typically must establish that his or her injuries were caused by the negligent acts of another party. On the other hand, workers’ compensation claims generally provide some amount of compensation to an injury victim as long as the injury occurred while on-the-job. In other words, a person filing a workers’ compensation claim typically does not have to establish that his or her injuries were caused by another person’s negligence.
Compensation
A construction accident victim bringing a personal injury claim may be entitled to compensation for all the damages which can be proven. Examples of such damages include both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. In contrast, workers’ compensation laws generally limit recovery to only economic damages.
Multiple Claims
A construction accident victim typically will not be allowed to file both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim. However, several important exceptions to this rule do exist. For instance, if a construction accident was caused by a third party and not by the victim’s employer, the construction accident victim may be allowed to file a workers’ compensation claim with the employer and also file a personal injury claim against the negligent third party.
WHO CAN I SUE?
The Employer
Employers are charged with a duty to keep the workplace in a reasonably safe condition. Employers who fail to keep a reasonably safe workplace may be subject to liability. Whether the employer can be sued for such negligence depends on certain factors such as the terms and conditions of a workers’ compensation agreement. A construction accident lawyer may assist by reviewing your employment contract to determine whether legal action may be taken against your employer.
Construction sites are typically composed of many individuals. Some of these people may be employed by a general contractor, a subcontractor, or some other third-party. If a person who is not employed by your employer causes your injury, you may be able to file a claim against that individual or the individual’s employer.
Property Owners
Like employers, property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Property owners who breach this duty may be subject to liability. In other words, owners of the property where the construction site is located may be responsible for injuries if the conditions of the site were unreasonably dangerous.
Manufacturers of Tools/Equipment
Manufacturers and sellers of defective tools may also be subject to liability if the victim’s injury was caused by the defective product. For instance, if a construction worker was injured by a power saw with a defective switch, the manufacturer or seller of the drill may be held legally responsible for any resulting injuries caused by the defective part.
LEGAL TIME LIMITS
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means that a construction accident victim must file a claim within two years of the date of the accident or else the claim may be barred. For example, if you sustained a construction accident on November 1, 2020, you must file a claim by November 1, 2022.
In certain cases, the two-year statute of limitations may be extended or “tolled.” However, this is an exception and not the rule. Because the statute of limitations is an important consideration in a personal injury claim, consider consulting with an experienced construction accident lawyer to learn more about how the statute of limitations may affect your claim.
ZINDA’S ROUND ROCK ATTORNEYS ARE READY TO HELP
Our Round Rock attorneys offer years of experience negotiating, settling, and litigating construction accident claims. Our firm also believes that an injury victim should never have to worry about being able to afford excellent legal representation. That is why we offer 100% free consultations, and why you pay nothing unless we win your case. That’s our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
If you would like to discuss the details of your case with an experienced Round Rock construction accident lawyer, or to learn more about the claim filing process, call Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 to receive your free case evaluation.
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