North County San Diego Taxi Cab Accidents Lawyer
Have you been injured in an accident involving a taxi cab in North County San Diego? If so, you may need the services of Taxi Cab Accident Attorney Howard Kitay. Our team of personal injury attorneys has helped victims of taxi cab negligence in the areas of San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other areas in North County San Diego, and we may be able to help you also. Contact us today to schedule a free confidential consultation regarding your case.
Causes of Taxi Cab Accidents
Riding in a taxi cab is not just like riding in a friend's car. For one thing, taxi cab drivers fall under the category of common carriers under California Law. The driver has a lawful requirement to provide the "highest duty of care" when carrying passengers, as well as maintain adequate insurance. Because of these laws, it is easier to file a claim against a taxi cab driver when accidents do occur. Major Taxi Cab companies in California, such as Yellow Cab, B&W, City Wide, or American Cab all fall under the category of common carriers. Some examples of negligence of a driver that may cause accidents are:
- Texting while driving, other methods of driver distraction
- Failure to obey traffic laws
- Speeding
- Frequent lane changes
- Failure to maintain a safe vehicle
Types of injuries
Any type of automobile accident has the potential to cause serious injuries, even death. Because of the likelihood passengers in taxi cabs do not wear seat restraints, the potential for injury is increased. Some of the most common types of injuries as a result of taxi cab accidents are:
- Cuts and lacerations
- Broken or fractured bones
- Whiplash
- Head injuries, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Contact the Law Offices of Howard Kitay Today
Our team of personal injury attorneys may be able to help you to recover compensation for injuries caused by your taxi cab accident. Every case is unique, and compensation recovered based on the facts in each individual case, but compensation may be available for medical bills, long-term treatments, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injuries. There have also been instances of taxi cabs causing injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers on the road. If you have been injured by a taxi cab while you were not the passenger, our team of personal injury attorneys may still be able to help you. We do not collect any fees until we win your case. Contact our team of taxi cab accident attorneys today to schedule a consultation regarding your specific situation.
