While taxis are convenient, accidents that occur while riding in them can lead to serious losses and complex legal claims. If you have suffered injuries in a taxi wreck resulting from the driver’s or their employer’s negligence, a skilled car crash attorney experienced in handling taxi accidents in Rolla could help you file a claim for compensation. Reach out to AW Smith Law today to schedule a consultation with our team.
In most Rolla taxi accident claims, fault lies with the driver or the taxi company.
Taxi drivers are paid to transport passengers safely to their destinations. These individuals constitute professional drivers, and the law requires them to carry a Class E for-hire driver’s license and follow more stringent safety standards. Additional risk factors associated with taxi driver responsibilities include:
To make matters more challenging, taxi drivers are also susceptible to the common forms of negligence that other drivers engage in. Examples include failure to follow the rules of the road, aggression, excess speed, and impairment.
Taxi companies are responsible for ensuring that their fleet of cabs is roadworthy. When managers send their drivers out in vehicles that are poorly maintained or otherwise dangerous, they put the safety of everyone on the road at risk.
Taxi companies are also required to hire drivers who have the experience and skill necessary to perform their duties safely. They must ensure that their drivers do not drive for overly long periods or without adequate rest, which can lead to dangerous drowsy driving. Taxi companies can even face vicarious liability for the reckless conduct of employee-drivers.
Regardless of where negligence lies, claimants generally file their taxi accident claims with the taxi company’s insurance provider. This helps ensure comprehensive coverage of the full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses endured.
Several conditions must apply for you to file a successful taxi accident claim in Rolla. First, you must prove the taxi driver owed you a duty of care. If you were a passenger, they owed you this duty on account of being a common carrier. If you were in another vehicle, they owed you this duty on account of being another driver on the road. Second, you must prove they breached their duty, thus causing your accident, injuries, and associated losses.
In a taxi accident claim, you could seek compensation for losses in each of the following categories:
An experienced attorney could provide essential assistance in identifying and valuing all of the damages you have suffered as a result of your taxi accident.
Taxi accidents in Rolla are all too common. If you have been the victim of such a wreck, the compassionate attorneys at AW Smith Law are ready to help. We have an impressive record of fierce advocacy on behalf of our clients. Contact us today to learn more about what we could do to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
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