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Do You Have a Taxi Cab Injury Claim?

If you were involved in an accident involving a taxi cab in Las Vegas or Henderson, call us as soon as you’ve been checked by a doctor and your condition is stable. The driver and the taxi company may owe you money for your injuries. We can help make sure they pay.

Whether you’re a passenger in a taxi cab, a motorist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, you may be able to recover substantial amounts of money when you’re hurt by a reckless taxi cab driver. Compensable damages include:

The cost of medical treatment by doctors and other healthcare professionals, follow-up care, surgery, hospital stays, diagnostic procedures, and rehabilitation
Medical equipment, supplies and medications necessary after your accident
Wage replacement to cover the income you lost because you became unable to work
Lost wages and any loss of earning capacity in the event that you are unable to earn the amount of money you earned before you were hurt
Pain and suffering including emotional distress and scarring

You Don’t Have to Be Riding in a Taxi to Have an Injury Claim

Passengers of taxi cabs can recover money for injuries sustained while in transit whether they were hurt by accidents or other means. But you don’t have to be riding in the cab to have an injury claim against the driver or cab company. Other reasons you may be able to hold the cab or taxi cab company liable include:

You were a passenger in another vehicle that was hit by a taxi cab
You were a bystander who was hit by a taxi cab in a pedestrian accident
You were injured getting into or out of a taxi
Your driver stopped to let you out in a place that was not reasonably safe
You were assaulted by a taxi driver while you were a customer

At our firm, we have a team of Las Vegas car accident attorneys whose knowledge can be applied to a motorcycle accident, truck accident, and even bicycle accidents. Whatever the specifics of your case, our personal injury attorneys will fight diligently to get you the compensation you deserve.

Possible Causes of a Taxi Accident in Las Vegas

Although taxi drivers must take every possible precaution to drive their vehicles safely, taxi accidents happen often and sometimes due to the driver’s negligence. Some of the most common causes of taxi accidents include:

Brake failure due to poor or faulty maintenance
Aggressive driving and weaving through traffic
Careless driving
Speeding
Stopping abruptly and causing passengers to be thrown against the partition, which often results in brain injuries or spinal cord injuries

Protecting Your Rights When You’re Injured by a Taxi Cab Driver

When you’re hurt by a taxi cab driver there are things you can do to maintain your ability to recover compensation. Unfortunately, doing or saying the wrong thing can leave you buried under a stack of medical bills you’re unable to pay.

Right After the Incident
You should seek medical attention immediately following a car accident with a taxi cab or other incident that caused you to become injured. If you were in a wreck, get checked out even if you think you weren’t hurt. Your symptoms might not show up right away. If you were assaulted by a taxi driver, go to the nearest hospital for an evaluation and report the incident to the police right away.

Try to make note of the details surrounding your incident, such as the time of impact and any nearby witnesses. If possible, take pictures of the taxi cab, the license plate, the VIN number, the driver, other vehicles, and your surroundings. Be sure you get the taxi cab ID number and the name of the driver and taxi cab company, if you can.

Do Not Make Any Unnecessary Statements
It’s important to refrain from making any statements after a crash. Saying too much or using terms that could indicate fault can cost you your case. Although the insurance companies and taxi cab companies will likely pretend to have your best interests in mind, they are typically only out for one thing; to minimize the payout of your claim.

Navigating issues like insurance coverage and evidence gathering can be overwhelming in the immediate aftermath of an accident. That’s why we recommend that you contact a Las Vegas accident lawyer as soon as possible. We offer free consultations to help you get on the road to maximum compensation without delay.

Taxi Cab Companies Are Liable for the Actions of Their Drivers

In Nevada, taxi companies are liable for the actions of their drivers. When they hire drivers that do not meet the criteria Nevada’s law requires, or they retain drivers who no longer qualify to operate taxis, they are in violation of Nevada’s negligent hiring, retention, and supervision law. People who have been convicted of certain crimes, do not meet licensing requirements, or cannot meet the health requirements established by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations cannot legally drive for a taxi cab company. When companies violate the law, injured people may be able to recover punitive damages in addition to recovering money for their losses.

Before you speak with anyone regarding your accident, call our office for a free consultation. We can help make sure your rights remain protected and you can recover the money you’re owed.

For a free legal consultation with a taxi cab accidents lawyer serving Nevada, call (725) 900-9000

How Can a Las Vegas Taxi Accident Lawyer Help You?

Taxis provide an essential and convenient service in our daily lives. Negligence on the part of a driver or taxi company, however, can lead to devastating injuries to innocent passengers and bystanders. As personal injury lawyers, it’s up to us to protect those injured parties and do everything in our power to get them the case results they deserve.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a taxi accident, we’d like to extend that protection to you. We have a team of Las Vegas taxi accident lawyers with years of experience who are prepared to file a personal injury claim on your behalf. Any taxi accident lawyer at our firm will handle communications with the taxi company as well as file a claim before the statute of limitations deadline passes on your case.

Call us today to get your free initial consultation and describe your case to a compassionate member of our legal team. We’ll take it from there: (725) 217-3478.

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Client Testimonials

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Got in an accident at the beginning of the year and they have been awesome, especially with it being my first accident and me being like this. They have been very communicated, stayed in contact with me the whole time, giving me updates when there were any and even when there weren’t and answered any question I had. I would recommend them to anyone. Everyone I have talked to there has been very friendly. I would give them a 10 out of 10.

Ethan Gullet

They made sure that my insurance company covered what I paid for them to which included the gap for my car that was totaled. My medical costs were taken care of and reduced substantially so I was able to get more on my settlement. My case manager, Will Garcia, was always helpful in assisting me and answering any questions I had. They really did an amazing job with my case. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of this type of legal help. Most lawyers do not help you with the recovery of the car and rental etc. They are amazing.

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