While modern “rideshare” companies like Uber and Lyft have substantially disrupted personal transportation as an industry, plenty of traditional taxi services still operate in Tempe and throughout the state of Arizona. Unfortunately, not every person who drives a taxicab in this area does so as responsibly as they should, as you may have unfortunately learned the hard way recently.
Taxi accidents in Tempe can justify civil litigation if they lead to a serious injury just like any other type of auto accident could, but that does not mean taxi crash claims work exactly the same as other car accident lawsuits. In fact, there are several unique elements to this sort of case that may be tricky to navigate past on your own, which is one reason among many why seeking help from the car accident attorneys at Phillips Law Group should be a priority for anyone injured in a wreck involving a taxi driver.
Because rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft are “independent contractors” rather than “employees,” those companies are almost never legally liable if one of their drivers negligently causes a traffic accident. However, while some taxi companies operate under similar business models, others keep their drivers on as full-time employees, which could mean the company as a whole holds “vicarious liability” for any wreck caused by the negligence of one of their drivers.
Alternatively, most taxi companies and individual taxi drivers have extensive liability insurance policies which should provide substantial restitution to both passengers and passers-by caught up in a Tempe taxi crash. A qualified legal professional from Phillips Law Group can go over possible recovery options for a particular person in detail during a free, no-obligation consultation.
After virtually any type of auto accident, it is important to go to an urgent care clinic or schedule a primary care physician visit as soon as possible, in order to ensure no serious damage has been done and to get treatment — as well as court-admissible documentation of that treatment — for any crash-related injuries. Taxi wrecks in Tempe are no exception to this rule, especially for people who were hurt while riding inside a negligently operated taxicab.
Other important steps to take after this sort of wreck include:
Among other things, a car accident attorney can provide irreplaceable assistance with finding, preserving, and making effective use of every bit of relevant information after a taxi wreck.
In theory, riding in a taxi should be no more dangerous than taking any other form of transportation in Tempe. In practice, though, taxi drivers are not always careful and law-abiding behind the wheel, and that leads to crashes with serious consequences much more often than many people might think.
In the wake of any taxi accidents in Tempe, the quality of legal representation you retain will make a huge difference in the amount of compensation you can get for your damages and how stressful the process of getting that compensation is.
Learn more by calling Phillips Law Group today and speaking with one of our team members during a free, no-obligation consultation. Contact us now to get in touch and see why we are the right legal advocates for you!
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