What types of accident affect delivery drivers and couriers?
Road accidents; manual handling injuries; slips at customer premises; violence and robbery; fatigue from excessive hours
What are your employer's duties?
HSWA 1974; DSE Regs for in-cab technology; Manual Handling Regs; vehicle maintenance; Working Time Regulations 1998 — driver hours limits; Road Traffic Act where relevant
What if the accident was a road accident while driving for work?
Claim against employer's motor liability insurance; Highway Code and traffic law relevant; third-party driver may also be liable
What if you are classed as self-employed?
Gig economy — employment status cases; Uber BV v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5; worker status may entitle to protection
What about working time violations?
Working Time Regs 1998 — 48-hour week; daily rest; driver-specific EU/UK tachograph rules
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Sources
- HSWA 1974
- Working Time Regulations 1998
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Road Traffic Act 1988
- Uber BV v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5
This guide is editorial information about UK law. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak to a regulated personal-injury solicitor.