As food delivery options becomes more and more popular, the amount of accidents caused by food delivery drivers has gone up. Drivers who work for companies like UberEats and DoorDash are usually rushing around from restaurant to restaurant and trying to drop off food as quickly as possible in unfamiliar neighborhoods. This creates a perfect storm of issues like distraction, being in a hurry, and driving unfamiliar routes that can all raise the risk of an accident. Accidents caused by food delivery drivers are often severe enough to cause serious bodily harm to others. If you were injured by a food delivery driver, a dedicated Orland Park, IL car accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation.
Drivers Are in a Rush to Deliver Food
Drivers working as contractors for national delivery services like GrubHub generally get paid per delivery, and most of their compensation comes in the form of tips. Drivers who deliver food quickly and while it is still hot can get better tips and make more total deliveries while working. This means that these drivers are often in a hurry, causing them to speed or break other traffic laws to get there faster.