Taxis accidents are not uncommon in a city as large as Montgomery. Several cab companies operate in the area, and taxi drivers are as likely to be involved in a crash as any other motorist.
If you were hurt in a collision with a taxi or injured while riding in a cab, a Montgomery taxi accident attorney with the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can help you with a claim for compensation. We can use our 30-plus years of legal experience to prove a liable party owes you damages. Call today for a free consultation.
Our Montgomery Taxi Accident Attorney Offers Client-Focus Legal Service
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our clients’ needs come first. We know we cannot effectively serve you or handle your claim if we spread ourselves thin by taking too many cases. Therefore, we purposefully limit our caseload so we can give everyone we represent the time and undivided attention they deserve.
We are aggressive when dealing with insurance companies and opposing counsel and compassionate when working with clients. Our Montgomery car accident lawyer can do the following to manage your legal issue while you focus on healing:
- Investigate the taxi accident and gather case evidence
- Identify who is liable for the crash
- Establish you suffered an injury and sustained damages
- Draft and file an insurance claim and demand fair compensation for all of your losses
- Communicate with involved parties and negotiate on your behalf
- Ensure you see the right doctors and seek second medical opinions when necessary
- Frequently check on your mental and physical health and provide case updates
- File a personal injury lawsuit and represent you at trial if needed
Our Law Firm Can Pursue Maximum Personal Injury Compensation for Your Taxi Crash
According to the Alabama Department of Revenue, state law requires that all motorists have a minimum of $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury liability insurance per person/accident and $25,000 in property damage insurance to pay for crashes they cause. However, because they transport passengers, taxi drivers often carry more coverage.
Our Montgomery taxi accident attorney can seek the maximum compensation possible up to the liable driver’s policy limit. If your damages exceed what insurance covers, we can explore other options for securing awards, including legal action.
In general, financial recovery may include:
- Current and ongoing medical expenses
- Lost income
- Lost future earning capacity
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Household services
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Physical pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
- Punitive damages for the wrongful death of a loved one
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has recovered over $100 million for injured clients. To learn how we can pursue awards for you or your loved one, call now for a free consultation.
Liability for a Montgomery Taxi Accident
If you sustained an injury while riding in a taxi, it is almost assured that either the taxicab driver or the driver of the other involved vehicle is liable. You should be eligible to file an insurance claim against one or both motorists.
Establishing liability will likely be more challenging if you were in a collision involving your car and a taxi. You will need to prove that the taxi driver caused the crash. In some cases, the taxi driver’s employer (i.e., the cab company) may also be liable for its employee’s actions or liable in its own right if it failed to train and vet drivers.
In any scenario, to win compensation, our Montgomery taxicab accident attorney must prove that the at-fault party acted negligently. Examples of negligence can include:
- Making an improper turn
- Illegal or improper passing
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive or reckless driving
How Our Montgomery Taxi Accident Lawyer Can Build Your Claim
An accident claim can be overwhelming, especially when a taxicab was involved in the crash. Many parties may be liable, and the laws and policies surrounding these vehicles are complex. Trying to deal with it alone could mean you are in over your head, and you could miss out on important compensation.
Our firm can take over all of these legal processes while you focus on recovery. When building your claim, our attorney can:
- Visit the accident scene to take photographs and videos and collect physical evidence
- Locate and obtain surveillance, cell phone, traffic, or dash camera footage of the crash
- Locate and interview eyewitnesses
- Gather medical records, police reports, and other important documents
- Demand evidence in the cab company’s possession, such as driver logs and vehicle maintenance records
- Hire and consult with experts when necessary, including crash reconstruction specialists, physicians, and economists
- Establish your losses using receipts, bills, wage records, estimates, and proof of pain and suffering
Unique Challenges in a Taxi Accident Case
If you sustained injuries during a taxi ride, both the cab driver and the driver of the other vehicle could bear some fault. Both drivers’ insurance companies could owe you compensation, but they must dispute which company owes what. This dispute could delay your claim.
If multiple passengers were in the taxi, all those who suffered injuries may be eligible for compensation. The victims may have to split the available insurance coverage, and the settlement may not fully cover their losses.
Our car accident lawyer will do everything possible to cut through red tape and speed up delays or disagreements between insurance companies. We can also ensure you seek every cent owed from all those liable and explore every option for securing full and fair compensation.
What Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Alabama?
The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases in Alabama is two years, according to AL Code § 6-2-38. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, you have two years to file a wrongful death case under AL Code § 6-5-410.
If you do not file your car accident lawsuit within these deadlines, you will likely be unable to take legal action. If you can no longer sue, you lose your bargaining power with the insurance company, so the laws will also affect insurance claims.
Contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Today
Taxi accident cases can be complex, but you can enlist the help of an experienced legal advocate with the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown. Our Montgomery taxi accident attorney can represent you for nothing upfront or out of pocket. Fill out our online contact form or call today for a free consultation.
