Injured While Working as a Delivery Driver or Personal Shopper?
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Personal Shopping & Delivery Injuries
Grocery delivery. Same-day shipping. Personal shopping services. These industries have grown rapidly over the past few years, creating new jobs—and new risks. Whether you’re working for a major platform like Instacart, Amazon, or Shipt, or you’re part of a local business offering delivery and shopping assistance, your job likely involves long hours on the road, rushing through store aisles, and unloading packages in all kinds of conditions.
While these jobs may seem relatively safe compared to construction or factory work, delivery drivers and personal shoppers face real hazards every day.
The Hidden Dangers of Personal Shopping and Delivery Work
You may not be operating heavy machinery, but personal shoppers and delivery drivers are under constant pressure to move quickly. This creates a work environment where injuries are all too common. Some of the most frequent risks include:
Auto accidents while making deliveries
Slips and falls in grocery stores, parking lots, or on customer property
Lifting and carrying heavy loads
Repetitive motion injuries
Dog bites or other hazards at a delivery location
Injuries from rushing or unsafe working conditions
Many workers in this industry don’t even realize they may be covered by workers’ compensation or other forms of insurance until it’s too late.
Who’s Responsible When You Get Hurt?
One of the most frustrating parts of getting hurt as a delivery driver or shopper is figuring out who’s responsible for paying for your medical bills and lost wages. The answer often depends on how you’re classified and where the injury occurred.
Here are a few common scenarios:
Injury while driving: If you are classified as an employee and were injured in a car accident while making a delivery, your employer’s workers’ compensation or commercial auto policy may apply. If you’re classified as an independent contractor, you may still be entitled to compensation, but it can be more complicated.
Injury while shopping in a store: If you’re injured inside a grocery store or retailer while fulfilling an order, it may fall under workers’ compensation or possibly a premises liability claim, depending on the circumstances.
Injury at the delivery site: If you slip on a customer’s icy steps or are bitten by a dog while making a delivery, you may have a claim against the homeowner’s insurance, but you should also explore whether your employer’s coverage applies.
No matter what, blame-shifting between companies and insurers is common. You need someone on your side to protect your rights and make sure you get the full compensation you deserve.
We Help Injured Personal Shoppers and Delivery Drivers
At Martin & Martin Attorneys, P.A., we’ve helped workers throughout Greenville and Upstate South Carolina recover what they’re owed after getting hurt on the job. We understand the challenges delivery drivers and shoppers face—from unclear employment classifications to insurance denials and delays.
We’re here to cut through the red tape and fight for your medical care, lost wages, and fair compensation.
Free Consultation – No Upfront Fees
We offer a free consultation to help you understand your rights and options. If you decide to hire us, there’s no cost to you unless we win. That means no upfront fees, no hourly charges, and no risk.
If you were injured while working as a delivery driver or personal shopper in South Carolina, contact us today. Let us help you move forward.