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According to the California Highway Patrol’s 2019 report, 269,031 people were injured and 3,737 died in motor vehicle accidents. Of those injured, 196,927 were in passenger vehicles, including taxis. California law holds taxi drivers and other commercial operators to a higher standard. Because these drivers have less margin for error, slight impairment, and seemingly minor aggressive driving habits, so they are usually negligent or lack care. As a result, these accident victims may be entitled to compensation for injuries like whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, and spinal cord injuries.
The extreme force of a taxi accident, caused by sudden impacts or harsh braking, causes taxi passengers or other drivers to experience extreme pressures that the body cannot absorb. Determining fault in these cases can be complicated because multiple parties, such as the taxi company, the driver, or even other vehicles on the road, are involved.
At the Law Offices of Eslamboly Hakim, our dedicated Taxi Cab Accident Lawyers in California are ready to help you navigate this difficult time. With over 20 years of experience handling complex motor vehicle accidents, we are committed to obtaining the compensation you deserve. Our team handles all legal details, negotiates with the insurance company, and fights for financial relief to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, and long-term needs. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step on the road to recovery.
Driver error causes over 90 percent of vehicle collisions in the Golden State. Defective parts, mostly defective tires, defective roadways, and poorly marked construction zones cause most of the other 10 percent of accidents. Drivers, manufacturers, and road builders (construction companies or municipalities) are all legally responsible for the accidents they negligently cause.
Driver Fatigue
Distracted Driving
Speeding
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
Reckless Driving
Unsafe Road Conditions
Quite simply, first-party liability means the source of the wreck. In most cases, that source is an impaired or aggressively driving negligent operator.
Fatigue might be the most common kind of operator distraction in taxi accident cases. Most people are naturally fatigued early in the morning and late at night.
When taxi drivers are on the road at these times, their judgement is cloudy and their reactions are slow. This combination is often deadly to other drivers, as well as taxi passengers.
Excessive speed may be the most common aggressive driving issue in taxi accident cases. Most taxi drivers get paid by the trip, not by the hour. So, the more trips they squeeze into a work shift, the more money they make.
Speed increases the risk of a wreck and the force of a collision. Mostly because of this combination, excessive speed is a factor in about a third of the fatal car crashes in California.
Usually, manufacturers are strictly liable for the injuries caused by their defective tires and other products. The defect could be a manufacturing defect, like a cheap tire part, or a design defect, such as a dangerously thin tread layer. Construction companies are liable for damages if they fail to maintain safe and secure work zones. A Taxi Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles could also hold a municipality responsible for a defectively designed or maintained road.
Third-Party Liability
If a negligent taxi driver injured another driver or a taxi passenger, the taxi company may be financially responsible for damages under the respondeat superior rule. This doctrine states that employers are responsible for the damages their employees negligently cause during the course and scope of employment.
Taxi drivers are often independent contractors for most purposes. However, these operators are generally employees for negligence purposes.
The taxi company is generally an out-of-state holding company with vast resources. So, usually within hours of an accident, the company has a team of lawyers working to protect its interests. Only the best Taxi Cab Accident Lawyer levels the playing field.
At the Law Offices of Eslamboly Hakim, we provide personalized support and expert legal representation to guide you through every step of your taxi accident injury case. From arranging for high-quality medical care to negotiating fair settlements with insurers, our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Since Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies have decimated the taxi industry in Los...
Since Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies have decimated the taxi industry in Los...