In May, 2016, a cab ran through a red light, jumped the curb and smashed into a building, leaving 2 pedestrians injured. Witnesses observed that the cab was speeding at the time. Each year in New York there are over 4000 accidents involving taxis. In some cases passengers, pedestrians, and occupants of other vehicles escape such accidents with only minor injuries. In other cases, the injuries are quite serious. For example, a victim of a taxi accident may suffer a severe blow to the head in the accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury. In other cases victims have suffered broken bones and back injuries. These types of injuries can involve long recovery times, with the victim being unable to work for weeks or even months. As a result, they face financial hardship. However, under New York law victims of taxi accidents are allowed to seek compensation from the person whose negligence resulted in the accident. If you sustained a serious injury in a taxi accident, contact an experienced Queens taxi accidents lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates who will help ensure that you are compensated for your injuries and other losses.
Common Causes of Taxi AccidentsTaxi drivers are under pressure to get each fare to their destination as quickly as possible so that they can pick up another fare. This pressure can cause drivers to operate their vehicles recklessly. However, like any type of vehicle accident, the contributing factors for taxi accidents vary. A driver is considered negligent if they carelessly. There are many ways in which a person could drive negligently. New York has laws that define the "rules of the road." Should a driver violate any of these rules, they would have been negligent and responsible for any damage or injury that results from this negligence. Common causes of taxi crashes include:
If you were injured in an accident involving a taxi, contact an experienced Queens taxi accidents lawyer. If a taxi driver's negligence results in an accident, the driver and their employer are legally and financially liable for the property damage and personal injury that result from the accident. Taxi accidents can leave victims with severe injuries, substantial medical bills, and missed work. Through a personal injury lawsuit you may be able to recover compensation that will cover your medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, as well as compensate you for pain and suffering. If your loved one died in the accident, you may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you are injured in a taxi accident it is important to understand the insurance requirements for taxi drivers. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission requires that all yellow taxi cabs and all licensed car services carry a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 in liability insurance coverage. This means that if one person is injured in an accident, there will be up to $100,000 in insurance available to him or her. If more than one person is injured the maximum is $300,000 of insurance available to them in total. However, your financial recovery may not necessarily be limited to what is available from insurance.
Contact a Taxi Accidents Attorney in QueensA personal injury lawsuit stemming from a taxi accident can be complicated. If you were injured in a car accident involving a taxi, contact an attorney who not only has experience handing car accidents, but is also familiar with the medical issues victims of such accidents experience. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has over 20 years of experience representing injured victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from vehicle accidents. We are skilled at proving both liability and damages in order to collect against the driver’s insurance policy. Contact an experienced taxi accidents attorney serving Queens at Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your accident. We serve clients in the following locations: Queens, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, and Nassau County.