Motor Vehicle Accidents

The faster a cab driver can get from point A to point B, the sooner he or she can pick up another passenger and earn another fare. All too often, this basic desire to make more money gets in the way of safe and responsible driving, resulting in serious accidents.

As public carriers, taxi companies can be held accountable for failing to protect their own passengers from harm. They can also be held accountable when the drivers and passengers of other vehicles, as well as pedestrians, are injured by their and their drivers’ carelessness.

New York City cab drivers are well-known for engaging in particularly dangerous behavior while driving, including the following:

• Driving over the speed limit
• Changing lanes and stopping without warning
• Stopping in the middle of intersections
• Straddling multiple lanes

Because cab drivers are under so much pressure to drive dangerously, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) requires yellow cabs to carry four times as much collision insurance as regular cars. Unfortunately, this is not enough to deter some drivers from negligent behavior.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a taxi or limousine, we can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.  Contact an experienced taxi/limo accident lawyer as soon as possible.