Delivery driver, courier & food delivery rider accident claims

Around 95% of our cases are settled without the need to go to court. This means there is a very small chance a claim will require a court hearing.

If your case does go to court, your solicitor will be on hand to support and guide you through the process and will make sure you always know what to expect.

If you're injured at work in an accident that was solely your fault, what happens next is down to your employer. But if you suffered an accident that was the fault - or partially the fault - of your employer, then UK Employment Law is clear. 

You cannot be sacked, singled out or penalised for making a personal injury claim against them. They have a legal duty of care to provide you with a safe working environment and proper training and protection. 

If they breach that duty and you're hurt as a result, you can make a claim against them. The Law is crystal clear, but we appreciate that employee-employer claims often need careful handling.

We understand that, as a delivery driver, you might be self-employed. Whether you can make a claim or not depends on the circumstances of your accident and the type of contract you have. 

If you weren't given the proper training before starting the job and you suffer a personal injury as a result, you may have a case for compensation.

Find out more about your rights for claiming as a self-employed worker here or get in touch with us and we can tell you if we think you're able to make a claim.

Yes, there a few reasons why you may need to claim on behalf of someone else and, as always, we aim to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

You could claim on behalf of someone else if:

• They lack mental capacity to claim themselves. This could be due to the accident, or a pre-existing   condition, and is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. As a family member or guardian, you can step in   as their litigation friend. There is no time limit for making a claim in this situation unless the person regains   capacity, even temporarily. If capacity is regained, the three-year time limit for making a claim starts from that   date.   
• They are under the age of 18. As a new driver, a 17-year-old could work as a delivery driver. If they're   injured while working in this capacity, as a parent or guardian you could claim compensation on their behalf.   Once they turn 18, they usual three-year time limit begin, and they will have until they are 21 to settle the   claim or start court proceedings.   
• They have passed away. A claim can also be made on behalf of someone who has passed away. The   claim must be settled, or court proceedings started, within three years of their death.  

To find out more information please visit our claiming on behalf of someone else page.

You typically have three years from the date of the incident to make a claim. This is known as the limitation period, during which you must either settle your claim or begin court proceedings.

It’s advisable to make a delivery driver accident claim as soon as possible while your memory is still fresh, and evidence is recent and easier to collect.

If you don't issue your claim within these time limits, you won't usually be able to proceed. This is called being 'time-barred'. There are some certain situations where the time limits can be extended. Check with one of our advisors or a solicitor.

Every case we work with is different, which makes it hard for us to say how long your compensation claim might take.

In simpler cases, where fault is clear and undeniable the claim may be settled quickly. However, if you've suffered a serious or life-changing injury, then your compensation claim may take longer because we need to understand the full impact of your injury and make sure your costs are covered.

Your solicitor or legal team will stay in touch and keep you informed every step of the way, so that you always know what stage your claim is at.