New York City Taxi Accident Lawyers

Experienced Lawyers Representing Victims of NYC Taxi Accidents

Our New York City taxi accident lawyers represent taxi passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists who have suffered serious injuries in collisions involving NYC cab drivers. Taxi companies can be held liable for their cab drivers’ negligence, and we help accident victims seek fair compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

In taxi accident cases, seeking fair compensation typically involves filing a claim for liability coverage with the cab company’s insurance carrier. But, there are other possibilities as well, and accident victims will need to file personal injury lawsuits in court in some cases. Each of our NYC taxi accident attorneys has extensive experience handling personal injury claims both in and out of court, and we are prepared to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.

We Represent Victims of Serious Traffic Accidents Involving NYC Taxis

From Manhattan to Nassau County and Staten Island, we handle taxi accident claims involving serious accidents throughout New York City. No matter what happened, if you were injured in a serious accident involving a taxi driver, we strongly encourage you to contact us so that we can help you make informed decisions about filing a claim.

Under New York law, all taxi companies are required to carry no-fault liability insurance. This means that their insurance coverage applies regardless of why an accident happens. However, victims of taxi cab accidents can also file fault-based claims on various grounds, and filing a fault-based claim affords the opportunity to seek compensation above and beyond the taxi company’s no-fault coverage limit.

The vast majority of fault-based claims involve driver negligence. Under New York law, driver negligence provides clear grounds to hold a taxi company accountable. As a result, victims can seek to recover compensation from taxi companies in cases involving:

• Distracted driving
• Driver fatigue
• Driver impairment
• Right-of-way violations
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Speeding
• Tailgating

In cases involving these (and other) issues, victims can seek compensation for any and all losses they suffer due to negligent drivers’ mistakes. This means that victims can—and should—seek full compensation for injuries including:

• Broken and dislocated bones
• Internal bleeding and organ damage
• Nerve and soft tissue damage
• Severe burns
• Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Other serious bodily injury

When you hire one of our New York City taxi accident lawyers, your lawyer will work quickly to gather the evidence needed to prove your legal rights. We represent injured passengers and other taxi crash victims on a contingency-fee basis, which means our clients pay nothing unless we win.

How to Protect Your Legal Rights After a New York Taxi Accident

When you have a claim for a taxi accident, it is up to you to protect your legal rights. The taxi company isn’t on your side, and its insurance company isn’t going to pay without a fight. With this in mind, if you have been seriously injured in a taxi accident in New York City, you should:

1. Preserve as Much Evidence as Possible

Proving your legal rights will require evidence of liability, so you should preserve as much evidence as possible. While your New York taxi accident lawyer will investigate promptly, any evidence you currently have in your possession could still be important for protecting your legal rights. If you have a copy of the police report, if you have the taxi driver’s (or other driver’s) insurance information, or if you took photos or videos with your phone, you should keep these to give to your lawyer.

2. Get the Medical Care You Need

To secure fair compensation for your injury-related losses, you will need proof that you suffered your injuries in the accident. With this in mind, you should get the medical care you need right away. Be sure to tell your doctor that you were injured in a taxi accident, and be sure to keep any documentation you receive. Going forward, you should carefully follow your doctor’s advice (or seek a second opinion if necessary), as this can be important for protecting your legal rights as well.

3. Start Documenting Your Losses

Along with documentation of the accident and your accident-related injuries, you will also need documentation of your losses. In cases involving serious injuries, taxi accident victims are entitled to just compensation for their:

• Medical expenses (including the cost of current and future medical treatment)
• Other out-of-pocket expenses (including medications, medical supplies, and physical therapy)
• Lost income (including loss of wages or salary, loss of benefits, and loss of future earning capacity)
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship, loss of consortium, loss of services, and loss of support

To document these losses, you should keep any records you receive from your medical providers or your employer. You should also take notes about how your injuries impact your life on a daily basis. The more details you can record, the better.

4. Be Careful to Avoid Costly Mistakes

When you need to seek just compensation for a New York taxi accident, there are also several costly mistakes you need to avoid. Our New York taxi accident lawyers can walk you through what to do and what not to do during your free initial consultation. For now, though, you should avoid posting about the accident on social media, and you should avoid making any assumptions about your legal rights or the financial compensation you may be able to recover.

5. Engage a Law Firm to Represent You as Soon as Possible

To help maximize your chances of recovering just compensation, you should talk to an experienced New York taxi accident lawyer as soon as possible. These are complicated cases—and, if you were seriously injured, you have a lot at stake. A lawyer who has experience handling cases involving NYC taxi accidents will be able to do everything necessary to help protect your legal rights and seek the full compensation you deserve.

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Schedule a Free Consultation with an NYC Taxi Accident Lawyer Today

If you need to know more about your legal rights after a collision involving a taxi driver in NYC, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. To speak with one of our experienced New York City taxi accident lawyers in confidence as soon as possible, call 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online today.

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