Phoenix Taxi Cab Accident Attorney

Skilled Representation for Auto Accident Victims

Taxi cab accidents are unlike most auto accidents because the victims often played absolutely no part in the accident itself. Furthermore, taxi cab accidents may be more often caused by negligence and recklessness because the drivers are trying to get to each destination quickly in order to maximize the amount of business they can do in a certain amount of hours. If you or someone you love has been injured in a taxi cab accident, it is in your best interest to have a professional investigate the accident and determine whether you are entitled to compensation for your losses. Equitable compensation may be for medical bills, unearned wages from missed work, pain and suffering, and any anticipated medical expenses for your injuries. A Phoenix auto accident attorney at the Knowles Law Firm can work with you to identify liability and help you obtain damages.

Have You Been Injured in a Taxi Accident?

Investigating an auto accident is not easy, and can be even less so when a third party such as a taxi cab driver is involved. It is important to your case that you retain an accomplished and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. There are three main types of negligence in taxi cab accidents:

Driver Negligence: In these situations, the taxi cab driver may have been speeding, weaving, or not paying attention to his or her surroundings and thus caused the accident. Negligent driving may also be claimed if the driver was tired, driving emotionally, or violating other traffic laws.
Defective Equipment: In these situations, the taxi cab driver is rarely if ever at fault. Defective equipment, such as an accelerator pedal that sticks or an airbag that does not work properly, is the fault of the manufacturer, auto company, or distributor. It can happen to any car, although the ways in which the driver responds to the equipment defect may also hold him or her in partial responsibility.
Negligent Maintenance: Taxi cabs, because they are the vehicle of a business, have to have regular maintenance and checks in order to ensure that the car is safe for travel. Improper or neglected maintenance, whether because of time constrictions, expenses, or other factors, means the driver is liable for the wreck, even if the accident was caused by malfunctioning equipment.

Contact a Phoenix Taxi Cab Accident Lawyer at our firm to learn more about your rights if you have been injured in a taxi cab crash.