New Jersey residents are accustomed to reckless, speeding Taxi drivers who commonly act as though traffic laws don’t apply to them. Taxi drivers sometimes take chances in traffic to accomplish as many trips as possible per shift. Despite the jokes about cab driver aggressiveness, unfortunately, it’s no laughing matter when negligent or reckless actions behind the wheel of a taxi cab place others at risk and cause a serious accident.
Liability and insurance coverage after a taxi accident can be confusing compared to typical car accident claims. Taxi services use insurance coverage that’s different from typical motorists and rideshare drivers. Taxi services and taxi cab owners must carry commercial motor vehicle insurance with statewide minimums for liability coverage.
Examples of Taxi Accident Claims
Taxi drivers may know all of the navigation tricks and shortcuts to get you to your destination, but they may also take risks and reckless chances. Common car accident injury claims in Cherry Hill and throughout New Jersey include:
- Rear-end collisions
- Sideswipe accidents
- Failure to yield the right of way at an intersection
- Pedestrian accidents
- Injuries to passengers from a cab driver’s sudden braking or swerving
- Head-on collisions from distracted driving or improper passing
- Tire blowouts and other accidents from inadequate maintenance
- Passenger injuries from an impatient driver who pulls forward while a passenger is still exiting the vehicle
Sadly, taxi passengers rarely wear seatbelts, increasing the risk of serious injuries in an accident.
What Common Injuries Can Occur?
Taxi accidents result in injuries ranging from mild and inconvenient to severe and life-altering. Even minor injuries can cause financial strife for injury victims who miss a paycheck at the same time that a large hospital bill arrives. More serious injuries can make it difficult or impossible for an injury victim to return to work in their previous capacity or at all. Common injuries in Taxi accident claims in New Jersey include the following:
- Fractures
- Head injuries/traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and torn ligaments to the shoulder, knee, ankle, or wrist
- Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
- Facial injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
Taxi accident injuries are painful and disruptive, sometimes ending in temporary or permanent disability. Injury victims may feel overwhelmed with the complex laws involved in New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system and may not know where to turn for the compensation they deserve.
How Can a Cherry Hill Car Accident Attorney Help?
The negligent party in a Taxi accident may be responsible for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, but insurance companies rarely step up and do the right thing without an assertive strategy by an accident victim’s attorney to recover the maximum available compensation for their damages. At Cuneo & Leonetti, we understand the harm caused by taxi accident injuries and the frustration involved in a claim process when insurance companies protect their profits at your expense. We are uniquely qualified to navigate the insurance system for the best possible outcome.