SpeedX Delivery Driver Accident

Auto accidents can occur due to many different reasons, which could include dangerous road conditions, mechanical failures, and more. However, in many cases, incidents involving SpeedX delivery drivers can occur because of strict delivery schedules, which can contribute to unsafe driving practices.

Some of the factors that could potentially contribute to SpeedX delivery driver accidents could include the following:

• Pressure to meet delivery timelines – drivers may face penalties for delayed deliveries, possibly resulting to speeding, unsafe driving, etc.
• Fatigue – drivers may skip breaks to ensure that they are meeting delivery deadlines.
• Distracted driving – drivers may use navigation systems and communication devices to find the fastest routes or update their delivery routes, which can be very distracting.

Ultimately, these practices – which may be encouraged by the company to ensure that deliveries are always on time – can lead to dangerous accidents.

The injuries that victims could potentially suffer in SpeedX delivery accidents could include the following:

• Head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken ribs
• Hip injuries
• Pelvic injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains
• Lacerations
• Burn injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Severed limbs
• And more

Of course, delivery drivers could sustain injuries. However, other drivers, their passengers, pedestrians, and other innocent individuals involved in these accidents can also sustain injuries. These injuries can also possibly be fatal.

Yes, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. The question is who you can sue. If you are an injured third party (a pedestrian, other driver, etc.), you could potentially have grounds to file a lawsuit either against the driver (if he or she is an independent contractor) or against SpeedX (under vicarious liability or if the company was encouraging unsafe driving practices to make deliveries on time).

If you are an injured SpeedX driver, you could have grounds to file a workers compensation claim for the injuries that you suffered. However, if your incident can be attributed to gross negligence, you could potentially have grounds to sue your employer for your accident. If you are an independent contractor, you may bear liability for the incident, although if the company was imposing strict schedules and encouraging unsafe driving, shared liability may apply.

This is a very important question. In California, certain labor laws protect workers – including delivery drivers – from unsafe working conditions. Employers violating these laws may face penalties. More specifically, SpeedX may face penalties for fostering work environments that prioritize speed over safety. If you are a driver that was injured in an accident but you were simply trying to meet deadlines, you might have a valid claim under employment law.

As briefly mentioned above, you could also be entitled to receive compensation if you file a workers compensation claim with your employer. If your claim is unfairly denied, you could file a lawsuit against your employer.

Although every accident claim is different, some of the categories of compensation that might be available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Wrongful death benefits (including loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs)
• Legal expenses

Here at our law firm, our experts are fully committed to fighting for your rights and helping you secure the maximum payout available for your claim. No matter whether you are an injured driver or an injured third party, you can trust that our team is ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and secure the highest recovery available. Whether this means negotiating a settlement or taking your claim to trial, our team will always work towards securing the best recovery possible!

For more information about the possible value of your SpeedX driver accident claim, contact us today.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. In California, auto accident claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants have only two years to file their claims. However, based on the type of claim you are pursuing, other deadlines could apply. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

If being subject to a rigid delivery schedule contributed to your accident, you could have the right to sue and receive compensation. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Our experts have decades of experience and are fully committed to fighting for your rights. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free case evaluations, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address your concerns, and essentially provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact our team today.

We offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, so our clients will not have to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be responsible for paying any legal costs if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for paying any legal costs whatsoever.

If you are ready to explore your right to file a SpeedX accident lawsuit, contact us today!