New Haven Taxi Accident Lawyer

Taxi Accident Attorney In New Haven, CT

An aggressive taxi driver may be what you need if you’re late to catch a flight, but when taxi drivers fail to take reasonable care or their aggressive driving causes an accident, the results can be devastating to taxi passengers and those in other involved vehicles. After a taxi accident in New Haven or elsewhere in Connecticut, passengers and other injury victims face bewildering questions, such as, “Who is liable for the damages?”

Call (203) 888-8888 to schedule a free consultation with a New Haven car accident lawyer today.

Who Is Liable for Damages After a Taxi Accident In New Haven?

Connecticut is a fault-based car accident state requiring injury victims to file claims against the insurance of the party who caused the accident. Under the modified comparative negligence system in Connecticut, a New Haven taxi accident victim is responsible for making a compelling case to the at-fault party’s insurance showing that their policyholder’s negligent or reckless actions caused the accident. It often requires a detailed investigation, including examining the police report and photos, interviewing eyewitnesses, and consulting with accident reconstruction experts to prove liability. Common liable parties in New Haven taxi accidents include the following:

• The taxi driver
• The taxi service
• The driver of another vehicle
• A negligent road maintenance or road planning agency
• The manufacturer of a defective auto part

Under a comparative negligence system, even those partly at fault for an accident can recover compensation if they are less than 51% at fault. The insurance company subtracts their percentage of fault from the amount they recover.

As passengers in a taxi, an injury victim is never at fault for the accident; however, motorists in other vehicles involved in a taxi accident could be liable for damages or could have contributed to the cause of the accident, depending on the results of the investigation.

Common Types of Taxi Accidents In New Haven

Most people feel safe in a taxi—to the point that only 38% of taxi passengers wear seatbelts—but taxi accidents are surprisingly common. And while it’s true that cab drivers know all of the best shortcuts and driving maneuvers, they may also be distracted by their apps, overly fatigued, or unnecessarily aggressive in traffic. Common types of New Haven taxi accidents include:

• Rear end collisions
• Sideswipes
• T-bone accidents (broadside collisions)
• Head-on collisions
• Roadway departure accidents
• Tire blowout accidents
• Rollovers

A New Haven personal injury attorney for a victim after a taxi accident investigates all aspects of the accident to determine the cause, identify the liable party, and determine the appropriate insurance policy to cover their client’s damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.

Taxi drivers carry special taxi service insurance. Most of these policies allow up to $1 million in coverage for property damage and personal injury expenses.

What Causes Taxi Accidents In New Haven?

Not only do taxi drivers sometimes take unnecessary risks, but there are other common causes of taxi accidents in Connecticut including the following:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Tailgating
• Unsafe lane changes
• Failure to yield the right of way at an intersection
• Improper merging
• Improper passing

Taxi accidents in New Haven impact more than taxi passengers. Sometimes those in other vehicles, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists suffer injuries due to a cab driver’s negligence.

How Can a New Haven Taxi Accident Attorney Help?

No one should have to take on a complex claim against a taxi driver or taxi service after an accident—especially while they are also undergoing painful medical procedures and dealing with a difficult recovery.

Call Weber & Rubano at (203) 888-8888 or contact us online for experienced representation in this specialized injury claim so we can become your legal advocates and obtain the maximum compensation available to you.