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California Taxi Accident Lawyers Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims
The taxicab industry is still booming despite its decline due to the popularity of ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft. Hundreds of thousands of taxis roam the roadways of California, posing accident risks on and off the clock. There are two types of taxi accidents you might find yourself in: one in which you’re a passenger of the taxi or one in which a taxi driver strikes your vehicle. Either way, learn your rights and options from our California taxi accident lawyers.
Understanding Taxicab Accident Liability
The taxi industry is complex, with many variations of the standard business model. Some taxi companies own the cabs and employ drivers who rent the vehicles. Others hire drivers who own their own cabs. Understanding who is liable for a crash can be tricky. It may be the driver, the company, both, or a third party. Say, for example, that your accident occurred due to a distracted taxi driver. The driver may have caused the crash, but the taxi company may be liable under vicarious liability if the driver was acting within the scope of their job at the time of the collision. In this case, you may be able to sue the driver and the company.
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Some taxicab accident injuries do not stem from the fault of the driver or the taxi company, but from a third party. This may be another driver that slams into your taxi, the manufacturer of a defective seatbelt, or the company responsible for maintaining the cab. In a third-party lawsuit, you may still be able to seek liability against the taxi driver or company.
Pursuing a claim for a taxi accident can be difficult, as it may not be immediately clear who is responsible for your damages. Depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your accident-related injuries.
What To Do After A Taxi Accident
After a taxi accident, gather as much information as possible. Get the name of the taxi company and the driver, as well as that of any other drivers or bystanders involved in the collision. Take photos of the taxi, the street, your injuries, and your vehicle if applicable. Get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses. Their testimony can be of significant help in the future during fault investigations. Seek medical attention right away to diagnose and treat any injuries. In a collision while you were in another car, file a claim with the taxi company’s insurer.
If you get into an accident in which a taxi runs into your vehicle, you may have to face allegations from the taxi company or its insurer that you were at least partially responsible for the crash. The taxi company may claim that you were negligent and that you caused the collision. If that is the case, you may benefit from having a team of experienced attorneys help you prove otherwise. California is a pure comparative negligence state. This means that a party can still seek damages even if it was partially responsible for an accident. In the event that you were partially at fault, do not assume this means you are ineligible for compensation. Talk to an attorney.
An attorney can help you negotiate a settlement with an insurance company or take your case to trial if necessary. Arash Khorsandi and his attorneys can review your claim and assist in pursuing your objectives. Whether your case is resolved through a settlement or goes to trial, our lawyers can assist. They can also handle communications with the taxi company’s insurance provider. These discussions can be complex, and having legal support can help manage them appropriately. You can contact our office for a free initial consultation.
