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Taxi Accidents

New York City is often considered the taxi capital of the world. According to several state transportation studies, an estimated 240 million people ride in the city's taxi cabs each year.

 

Unfortunately, more than 4,000 taxi accidents are also reported in an average year in New York. And since fewer people wear seat belts in taxis, the rate of injury is higher than in typical passenger car crashes.

 

At Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C., our auto accident attorneys have handled taxi accident in all areas of the state and city, including Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island and Manhattan. We are here to help our clients easily navigate the legal system to receive financial compensation after a serious wreck.

 

Why Taxi Accidents Are Different than Other Car Accident Cases

 

Taxi accidents involve all of the same types of risk factors that passenger cars face, from poor weather conditions and heavy traffic to failure to yield or poor street and sign lighting.

 

But there are also additional factors that can be inherent in taxi accidents, including:

• Lack of and/or poor taxi cab maintenance (including broken or missing seat belts)
• Lack of repairs or bad repair jobs, including the use of faulty parts
• Taxi driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Taxi driver exhibiting reckless driving or speeding
• Negligent hiring decisions by the taxi cab company
• Taxis are considered a form of public transportation and are licensed by the state. They must follow specific taxi-related regulations, including meeting standards of caution and due diligence.

 

Types of Injuries Sustained in Taxi Accidents

 

Just as those people who ride in cabs are at risk in a taxi accident, so are pedestrians, bicyclists and other motorists.

 

Some of the most typical types of injuries seen in taxi accidents include:

• Head, back and neck injuries
• Broken bones and skull fractures
• Bruises and internal tissue and organ injuries

 

What to Do Following a Taxi Accident

 

If you are involved in a taxi accident, be sure to document as much information as possible, including the cab driver's name, taxi registration number and the name and contact information of the company that employs the driver.

 

You should also plan to get a complimentary evaluation of your case from our accident attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. as soon as possible. Please use our convenient contact form for scheduling. our car accident lawyers gladly serve residents of Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island, Manhattan and all of New York.

 

 

 

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