You were injured by a food delivery driver because someone was in a rush. Getting justice will require the opposite: a little research and due diligence to find the law firm that will put in the work to build a solid case. The best way to do that is to find injury attorneys who’ve already held food-delivery app providers accountable.
Below are some of the food delivery injury cases we’ve handled for clients throughout California, and the results we achieved.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts.
DoorDash Rear-End Collision on I-5 in Los Angeles (Lumbar Disc Herniation and Epidural Injections)
In 2023, our client was rear-ended on I-5 in Los Angeles by a DoorDash driver actively completing a delivery. The collision caused a lumbar disc herniation confirmed by MRI, with radiating pain into the lower extremities requiring epidural steroid injections and ongoing pain management. The driver’s insurer, GEICO, attempted to minimize exposure by labeling the crash as low-impact and disputing the necessity of injections. We countered with objective imaging, a detailed treatment timeline, and physician opinions directly linking the injury to the collision. After sustained negotiation and a fully developed demand package, the case resolved in the mid-to-high six figures.
Uber Eats Left-Turn Collision in San Diego (Fractured Hip and Surgical Repair)
In 2022, our client was struck in San Diego when an Uber Eats driver made an unsafe left turn while attempting to complete a delivery. The impact caused a fractured hip requiring surgical repair and extensive rehabilitation. The insurer, Progressive Corporation, initially disputed liability and attempted to argue comparative fault. We obtained traffic signal data and witness statements confirming our client had the right-of-way. With liability established and surgical damages clearly documented, the case resolved in the high six-figure range.
DoorDash Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-80 in Oakland (Cervical and Lumbar Spine Injuries)
In 2021, our client was involved in a chain-reaction crash on I-80 in Oakland triggered by a DoorDash driver following too closely in heavy traffic. The collision resulted in both cervical and lumbar spine injuries requiring months of treatment, including physical therapy and injections. State Farm attempted to spread liability across multiple vehicles to reduce exposure. We retained accident reconstruction experts to isolate the primary impact and establish fault. Once liability was clarified and damages developed, the case resolved in the mid six figures.
Uber Eats Sideswipe Collision on US-101 in San Jose (Shoulder Tear and Surgical Intervention)
In 2020, our client was sideswiped on US-101 in San Jose by an Uber Eats driver making an unsafe lane change while navigating to a delivery address. The impact caused a significant shoulder tear requiring surgical repair and prolonged rehabilitation. The defense argued our client was in the driver’s blind spot and attempted to assign comparative fault. We countered with lane positioning analysis, vehicle damage mapping, and supporting evidence demonstrating improper lane movement. The case resolved in the mid-to-high six-figure range.
DoorDash Pedestrian Collision in San Francisco (Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Symptoms)
In 2023, our client was struck by a DoorDash driver while lawfully crossing a street in San Francisco, resulting in a traumatic brain injury with ongoing cognitive symptoms, including headaches, memory issues, and impaired concentration. The insurer, Mercury Insurance, challenged the severity of the injury and attempted to minimize long-term damages. We worked with neurological specialists to document cognitive deficits through formal testing and presented a comprehensive damages model, including future care needs. The case resolved in the high six-figure range.
Uber Eats Rear-End Collision in Sacramento (Cervical Spine Injury and Chronic Pain)
In 2022, our client was rear-ended in Sacramento by an Uber Eats driver rushing between deliveries. The collision caused a cervical spine injury confirmed by imaging, resulting in chronic pain, reduced mobility, and ongoing treatment. The insurer attempted to attribute the condition to pre-existing degeneration. We obtained prior medical records establishing a clean baseline and retained expert opinions distinguishing acute traumatic injury from degenerative findings. After sustained negotiation, the case resolved in the mid six figures.
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