Uber Eats Accidents
Las Vegas, Nevada
Uber Eats & Liability claims
Accidents involving Uber Eats drivers require special attention. If you got injured in a car crash involving an UberEats driver, or you are the driver injured while driving for UberEats, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
Your consultation will be informative and free.
What is an Uber Eats Service?
Uber Eats is a food delivery platform operated by Uber Technologies Inc. It allows customers to order food from local restaurants and deliver it to their doorstep by independent drivers, often called "Uber Eats drivers" or "delivery partners."
Here's how it works:
Order placement: Customers use the Uber Eats app or website to browse menus, select items from their preferred restaurant, and place an order.
Matching: The Uber Eats platform uses GPS technology to match orders with a nearby delivery driver.
Delivery: The selected Uber Eats driver picks up the order and delivers it to the customer's specified location.
Payment: Customers pay through the app and can track the progress of their delivery in real-time.
The Uber Eats insurance for food delivery drivers
Uber Eats typically provides insurance coverage for its delivery drivers and is very similar to Uber driver insurance.
When you are "on the job" - you accept the food delivery request and drive to pick up the food, you are at the restaurant picking up the food order, or if you are in the process of delivering the food order, the Uber accident insurance covers you as a driver.
In 2023, Uber Eats will provide a $1 million commercial auto liability insurance coverage per incident. Such high insurance coverage per accident is usually enough to pay for your injuries and for injuries of anyone else involved in that accident.
Your car insurance covers all accidents when using your car for personal trips.
Uber Eats doesn't provide uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UMI) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who is liable?
In Nevada, a negligent driver (or their insurance carrier) is financially responsible for injuries and property damage caused by a car crash. It includes medical bills (past, present, future) and other damages up to the policy limits. It involves accidents where an Uber Eats driver was involved.
If injured in an accident
Liability in an accident involving an Uber Eats delivery driver can be complex and depend on several factors:
• If the driver is actively delivering an order and is at fault in the accident, the insurance provided by Uber Eats may come into play.
• If the driver is not actively delivering at the time of the accident, their auto insurance would typically apply.
• If a third party is at fault, their insurance would generally be responsible for covering damages.
Causes of Uber Eats accidents
Accidents involving Uber Eats delivery drivers, like any other vehicle accidents, can occur due to various factors. Some common causes of accidents involving Uber Eats food delivery drivers include:
• Distracted driving: Uber Eats drivers may be distracted by their smartphones, GPS devices, or in-car screens while navigating to the delivery location or managing orders. Distracted driving is the leading cause of accidents involving food delivery vehicles.
• Speeding: Uber Eats delivery drivers may feel pressured to make quick deliveries, potentially leading to speeding violations.
• Fatigue: Driver fatigue can impair a driver's reaction time and decision-making abilities. Uber Eats drivers work many hours, and spending long hours on the road without adequate rest can contribute to many vehicle crashes.
• Poor weather conditions: Heavy rain, flood, and thunderstorms can reduce visibility and road traction, making accidents more likely.
• Vehicle maintenance issues: Poorly maintained vehicles can experience mechanical failures, leading to accidents. Regular vehicle maintenance is essential for safety.
Lawsuit challenges/issues
Attorneys representing individuals injured in accidents involving Uber Eats delivery drivers may face several challenges:
• Determining liability: Establishing who is at fault and, therefore, liable for the accident can be complex, as it may depend on the driver's status, understanding of insurance coverage, and the circumstances of the accident.
• Insurance disputes: There can be disputes between the driver's insurance, Uber Eats' insurance, and the injured party's insurance, making it challenging to secure compensation.
• Changing regulations: The legal landscape for gig economy workers like Uber Eats drivers is continually evolving, which can create uncertainty regarding liability and insurance coverage.
• Navigating complex claims: Handling claims involving multiple insurance policies and parties can be intricate, requiring experienced legal representation.
It's essential for individuals involved in accidents with Uber Eats delivery drivers to consult with legal professionals who are well-versed in personal injury and the intricacies of insurance coverage in the gig economy.
We invite you to call us. We don't charge for consultations.
Uber Eats: Food delivery robots
Like any other food delivery service, Uber Eats explores using food delivery robots and autonomous delivery vehicles in certain areas, mostly on college campuses. UNLV in Reno is one of them.
The company deployed about 2,000 robots from Serve Robotics.
The Uber Eats robots are operating on the UNLV Campus in Nevada.
Food delivery robots & liability
The food delivery robots are small, travel at pedestrian speed, and have sensors, cameras, navigation systems, and other technologies that enable them to navigate safely. They also can be controlled remotely and are usually used in small, closed spaces like college campuses.
Nevada doesn't have special rules for self-driving vehicles.
Based on current regulations, the at-fault party is liable for all damages in the event of an accident.
If the UberEats self-driving robot is involved, the at-fault party can be a robot maker, robot component maker, software developer, Internet provider, and other parties involved in creating or operating the robot.
The robot owner can also be liable for an accident.
Time limits to file a claim
In Nevada, a person can file a personal injury claim within two (2) years from the accident date. It includes accidents involving Uber Eats drivers.
Being partially at fault
Nevada is a modified comparative negligence state, which means the plaintiff can collect compensation from all other at-fault parties or multiple parties if the plaintiff was less than 51% responsible for the accident. This rule applies to Uber Eats accidents.
We can help
If you are a driver, motorcyclist, pedestrian, passenger, or bicyclist injured in an accident involving Uber Eats services, you need to find the best car accident attorney to represent you. We invite you to contact us at 702-432-1000.
We handled dozens of accidents that involved drivers who work for app-based businesses like Uber Eats.
We work on a contingency basis and get paid when we settle your case.
We represent clients in Las Vegas and Nevada.
Last updated on February 4, 2024.
