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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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CALL (800) 863-5312 TO SPEAK WITH DALLAS WORKPLACE INJURY LAWYERS FOR FREE
Workplace accidents can occur in a variety of employment contexts, regardless of whether the workplace seems inherently dangerous, like a construction site. workplace injuries can inflict severe hardship on an injured individual’s livelihood, health, and well-being.
Accidents in the workplace concern a broad range of issues and laws that differ from accidents that occur in other contexts. Employees should know what to do if they are involved in any workplace accident, especially those that result in substantial harm or injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, call Zinda Law Group at (800)863-5312 for a free case evaluation with our Dallas workplace injury attorneys.
What is a Workplace Accident?
A workplace accident is any unexpected occurrence or event that takes place during the course of employment that results in physical or mental injury to an employee. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that private industry employers reported over 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Likewise, the incidence rate revealed that private industries reported approximately 2.8 workplace accidents per every 100 full-time workers.
Texas is especially dangerous for workers. In 2019, a Texas worker died on the job
For a free legal consultation with a workplace accidents lawyer serving Dallas, call 800-863-5312
The definition of workplace accident continues to evolve as the country’s employment landscape shifts due to changing technology and consumer demands. Although the specifics of workplace injuries have changed as national markets grow and modernize, workplace injuries still produce substantial litigation in the United States.
Regardless of where you work, there is a chance that you may be injured on the job. Consequently, injured individuals should seek professional advice immediately to potentially mitigate their injuries and overall damages.
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in the United States. Typically, slip and falls occur when floors or buildings are not properly maintained by the building’s operators. Slip and fall victims may sustain bodily damage that includes head, spinal, and/or back injuries. Additionally, victims may suffer from broken bones or serious sprains.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Employees who are required to drive as part of their job description are subjected to a variety of unique, and sometimes dangerous, conditions. Specifically, during the course of their employment, drivers may be exposed to negligent drivers, inclement weather, or faulty automotive equipment. Unfortunately, any number of extrinsic factors can cause automobile or 18-wheeler accidents in Dallas. These accidents are a common cause of workplace injuries. Thus, drivers and companies alike should take preventative measures when operating motor vehicles.
Falls from Heights
Unpredictable falls are a leading cause of employee deaths in the construction industry. Workers involved in construction or building projects are exposed to dangerous working conditions every day. Although there are many federal and state regulations regarding construction zone safety, many workers are still injured every year.
Electrocution
As previously stated, construction and powerline workers are consistently placed in dangerous environments that require the utmost care and attention. Unfortunately, many of these workers are injured every year by exposed cords, faulty electrical outlets, and underground power lines. Electrocution incidents occur more frequently in areas with poor infrastructure or ones recently subjected to natural disasters.
Overexertion
In a culture obsessed with production and efficiency, many workers fall victim to injuries sustained from overexertion every year. Specifically, workers involved in heavy manual labor may develop severe injuries resulting from excessive effort or consistent exhaustion.
Blunt Trauma
Although blunt force trauma injuries are more common in physically demanding lines of work, anybody can fall victim to faulty office or construction equipment. Being hit by a fallen or thrown object can cause serious bodily harm. Many victims sustain breaks, fractures, internal injuries, and lacerations from propelling objects.
Entanglement
Industrial and construction environments involve heavy machinery that may cause substantial harm to workers. Every year, employees are killed or severely injured by industrial equipment.
Repetitive Motion and Stress
Repetitive movements can potentially cause serious, long-term injuries to workers engaging in consistent work patterns. These injuries are common in office workers who work long hours and frequently work with their hands. Factory workers and artisans are also commonly exposed to these long-term injuries because of the careful detail required in their daily work activities. If left untreated, these injuries may result in permanent nerve damage and pain.
Violence
Workplace violence is another cause of workplace injury. Unsurprisingly, verbal arguments between workers due to environmental unhappiness or unfairness commonly results in physical quarrels. These fights may result in subsequent injuries that can cause minor or permanent damage to a victim.
Fire and Explosions
Fire and explosions, regardless of their origins, also result in severe injuries every year. Devastating fires originate from unsafe deposits of flammable substances, like gasoline or diesel. According to the United States Fire Administration, these unpredictable fires inflict serious injuries on workers and bystanders alike. Additionally, fires and explosions cause thousands of dollars in property damage every year.
Although these are the most common types of workplace injuries, there are many other causes. Consequently, injured individuals should seek a professional opinion when evaluating their options.
Although some incidents are truly unpredictable, many workplace accidents are avoidable through proper preparation and prevention techniques. Particularly in dangerous working conditions, employers and employees must take adequate measures to ensure the safety of all present individuals. Even though such efforts are not foolproof, there are some tips that experts consistently recommend for creating safe working environments:
Create monthly practice drills that require company-wide involvement. Establishing safe procedures to follow in the instance of a real emergency will help better prepare and ensure the safety of workers.
Follow guidelines that are specific to present working conditions. This may include requiring certain safety equipment or zoning off high-risk areas in the workplace.
Provide annual training programs. Employers should administer training seminars to employees at least once a year to ensure that employees and employers alike stay up to date with modern practices.
Pay attention to your surroundings. By actively listening and engaging in your environment, you may be able to decrease the risk of injury to yourself and those around you.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors. By communicating about issues or concerns, you will create a safer working environment for all individuals involved. Additionally, discussing problems may lead to solutions with immediate benefits.
Workers’ Compensation
Texas, unlike many states, does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation. If your employer does subscribe to workers’ comp, then your most likely avenue to seek compensation for your injuries is by filing a workers’ compensation claim. There are certain circumstances, however, where you may be able to sue your employer in a personal injury lawsuit. First, if your employer opted out of workers’ compensation, you may be able to sue them directly. Second, even if the employer does subscribe to workers’ compensation, you may still be able to sue them if your loved one died on the job as a result of their employer’s gross negligence or intentional conduct. An experienced attorney may help you navigate these complicated rules and determine the best way to seek compensation.
What Should a Workplace Injury Victim Do?
Seek Medical Attention
If you sustain a workplace injury, it is best to seek medical attention immediately after the incident. Although immediate treatment is the best option, accidents may require many administrative steps, which have the potential to make getting immediate treatment impossible. In those situations, it is best to see a medical professional as soon as possible. Even if you are experiencing no discomfort or pain, you should still visit a healthcare professional because subsequent injuries may develop later if they go untreated. In addition to the obvious health benefits, visiting a licensed professional may help create a medical record that can be referred back to if you later wish to explore available options for legal recourse. A well-kept record may make it easier to seek damages for medical expenses.
Report the Accident
If you are involved in a workplace accident, report it to the appropriate authority. Without such documentation detailing the specifics of the accident, it may be extremely difficult to seek damages from the responsible party, even if you express an intention to do immediately.
Document the Accident
Documentation provides an important paper trail for any individual that sustains bodily injury during a workplace accident. As time passes, involved parties and eyewitnesses alike begin to forget important facts about an accident. Even though a detail may not seem relevant at the time, it may become extremely important if you later choose to pursue damages. Consequently, you should document every detail of an accident immediately after it happens, including witness information, evident damages, and personal recollections.
Discuss Your Case with an Attorney
Workplace injury cases can be complicated. Not only are you likely recovering from an injury or illness, but you may also find the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit confusing. An experienced attorney may lift the burden of the legal process while you focus on feeling better.
Contact Zinda Law Group to Speak with a DALLAS WORKPLACE ACCIDENT Attorney
Workplace accidents can cause substantial disruption in a victim’s life. If you are injured in a workplace accident, you should contact a Dallas workplace injury lawyer as soon as possible. A workplace injury attorney may help you seek legal recourse for any damages related to an accident and evaluate the specific facts of your claim.
At Zinda Law Group, we have the knowledge and resources necessary to help you pursue the highest compensation possible. Our experienced workplace injury attorneys help injured victims seek compensation for financial and emotional injuries after an accident. We strive to provide quality consultation and advising you on the best way to handle your case. You don’t owe us anything unless we win your case. That’s our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
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