Los Angeles Taxi Cab Accident Lawyers
Taxis, trains and other commercial common carrier 15 passenger shuttle vans vehicles provide transportation to Los Angeles residents and to tourists who don't desire to rent a car or take public transportation. A Los Angeles taxi driver offers transportation services to passengers by transporting them and their goods from one location to another. Taxi drivers, unlike a train, are rewarded by delivering a paying customer as quickly as possible to the requested destination. With this increased incentive to drive quickly, taxi drivers fail to drive within the proper safety precautions and cause serious injuries to themselves, the taxi passengers and pedestrians as well as other motor vehicle drivers out on the streets. Our Los Angeles, CA Taxi Accident Lawyers are available to help pedestrians as well as the passengers of the taxi and any other individuals who may have been injured as a result of the negligence of the taxi driver.
Causes of Taxi Crashes
Taxi drivers fail to follow the California mandated standard of care and caution while on the road. When the taxi drivers fail to meet this threshold, Los Angeles taxi accidents occur. Since taxi drivers are being paid to transport a paying customer, they are required to not only observe the ordinary diligence other Los Angeles motor vehicle drivers would be expected to follow, they must further follow an increased level of utmost care. If you have been seriously injured in a LA taxi crash, you may speak with an attorney from our law firm regarding your Los Angeles, CA taxi car crash.
When a taxi car driver in Los Angeles is involved in an accident or collision, serious injuries may occur, including brain injuries or head trauma which may have drastic and life-long effects on those people who are injured by the Los Angeles taxi driver. Especially since the taxi is normally leased by the taxi driver from a taxi company, you may be able to also seek compensation from your injuries from the taxi dispatch company especially if there were aware of prior instances, habitual drunk driving, or driving under the influence of their employee. Speak with one of our Southern CA taxi accident attorneys today to discuss the events of your case. Similarly, if a loved one was killed as a result of the negligent actions of the taxi driver, for example a pedestrian who was killed in a crosswalk, please speak with our wrongful death lawyers.
Limo Accidents or Livery Crashes in Los Angeles, CA
Limousine drivers are generally hired for special occasions such as proms, formals, business executives or by large groups of party goers. Our Los Angeles, CA Limo Accident Attorneys have represented patrons who have been seriously injured because their limo driver was drunk and driving them under the influence of alcohol. Limo drivers are required to provide their customers with a similar standard of care that taxi drivers are required to provide. When a S. California limo car crash occurs, you should be reimbursed for your serious injuries which result because of their negligence or recklessness. Additionally, injuries suffered by livery passengers are generally more severe than other livery accidents because there are no seat belts in the back of the limo, as well as glass and other sharp objects which may injure clients if they are involved in an accident. Please speak with someone from our our limo accident law firm today if you wish to seek recovery for your injuries.
Taxis and Limos Are Presumably At Fault For Any Resulting Injuries
Pursuant to the contract of carriage, a taxi driver, limo driver or any commercial carrier is presumably negligent in causing the Los Angeles auto accident. After this initial presumption, it is then up to the taxi driver to prove that he wasn't negligent in causing or creating the Los Angeles taxi serious car crash. All limo drivers are required to transport their CA passengers safely from the pick up location to the drop-off location. There are, however, some exceptions to this broad-sweeping rule:
- If the Los Angeles taxi accident was inevitable and outside the control of the taxi driver; or
- The accident was caused by acts of the injured limo passenger, such as jumping out of the limo or turning the steering wheel.
Because Los Angeles is such a large city, taxicab accidents, livery car crashes or limo collisions are very common as all Los Angeles residents are eager to quickly get to their location. Since most Los Angeles residents are impatient, taxi drivers usually attempt to drive in bike lanes, bus lanes or fail to follow safety laws or regulations.
Who Is Responsible For a Los Angeles Taxicab Collision?
A Los Angeles Attorney should be hired if you are involved in a taxicab accident. Depending on the circumstances of your taxi accident, one or all of the following may be relevant:
- Taxi Cab Owners
- Presumed liable because they must exercise extra ordinary care and diligence in selecting their taxi drivers and in maintaining their taxis
- Taxi Cab Drivers
- Presumed liable because the Contract of Carriage requires taxicab drivers to transport passengers in a safe manner
- Passenger
- Liable if action and / or omission is the foreseeable cause of the Los Angeles Taxi Cab Accident
- Either total or contributory negligence
- Pedestrian
- Liable if Pedestrian involved in taxi collision disregard pedestrian rules
- Either total or contributory negligence
- Other Vehicle Involved in Los Angeles Taxi Accident
- Liable if action and / or omission caused the accident
- Either total or contributory negligence
- Los Angeles City Government
- Liable for poor Los Angeles road conditions and unclear, faulty or missing road signs
Contact Our Los Angeles Taxi Cab Accident Lawyers
Speak with one of our Los Angeles taxi cab accident Lawyers to seek recovery for your serious limo crash or livery collision injuries.
Contact our Los Angeles limo accident attorneys at 800-715-4489 or complete a free case evaluation, and a member from our law firm will be in touch with you shortly.