San Diego Taxi Cab Accident Lawyer
Taxi cabs and pedicabs (bicycle taxies) are a great way to get around San Diego without a car or taking a train or trolley. Taxi services are smart local traveling decisions for getting from place to place and as part of a responsible night of drinking in town. However, it’s easy to forget about the likelihood of an accident when riding as a passenger in a taxi.
Accidents involving taxi services are more complex than traditional car accidents. Because there is normally an extra party involved in the accident (the cab company), taxicab accidents can be very difficult to manage as an injured passenger or another vehicle driver. Experienced legal counsel will be necessary to help you work through the circumstances of the case.
The San Diego taxi cab attorneys at Liljegren Law Group understand how difficult it is to recover from any accident-related injury. We take pride in our rate of success in getting our clients the compensation they deserve. Let us handle your taxicab accident case, and we’ll provide you with compassionate, quality service and the knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your case.
Types of San Diego Taxi Accidents
If your vehicle collides with a taxi, the case will be treated as a normal two-car collision, with the cab company or driver as the secondary party. As the plaintiff, you’ll need to prove that the taxicab driver was negligent and that negligence proximally caused injury.
In a scenario in which you are a passenger in a taxi during a collision, you will likely not be held liable for any part of the accident. Either the colliding car or the taxi will be held liable, and you should receive damages from that party depending on your injuries.
Pedicab accidents are slightly different in terms of filing a lawsuit. Pedicabs are not subject to the same laws and regulations as motor vehicles. This does not mean that they cannot be held liable for an accident. If you are injured in a pedicab accident, you may be able to hold liable both the party who caused the collision and the city responsible for the pedicab regulations.
In January 2014 in Arizona, a serious pedicab accident caused injuries to passengers that lead to millions of dollars in medical treatment. The passengers filed a lawsuit against the city responsible for the pedicab service because of the lack of rules and regulations surrounding pedicab activity. Sufficient regulations will likely be a factor in many future pedicab cases.
Other Factors Involved in San Diego Taxi Cab Accidents
It may be a maintenance or repair shop that is ultimately held liable in a taxicab case. In some cases, both the taxi driver and the taxi company may be responsible. Alternative taxi services, like the recently targeted Uber or Lyft services, may present even more complications. Every case will need to be evaluated independently for its unique set of facts and circumstances.
Damages in Taxi Accident Cases
If you are injured in a taxicab related accident, your sole focus should be on receiving the medical treatment needed to help you get well. Take any pictures and notes regarding the accident as soon as possible. Any information you can provide your attorney will help build your case. Medical records of your injuries, pictures, and witness testimony will all be important in proving your case.
In a successful lawsuit, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical expenses (including future treatment associated with the injury), lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Allow the San Diego taxi cab lawyers at Liljegren Law Group help you manage your insurance claims and lawsuits regarding any taxicab accident.