Because taxis transport millions of people each year, accidents occur frequently, and even a minor fender bender can result in serious injury.

Some factors that contribute to taxicab accidents include:

• Economic pressure to turn over fares quickly may lead to speeding or disregard for traffic signs and signals.
• Most taxis operate in larger cities, where congested streets are full of hazards.
• Taxicab companies may fail to perform proper maintenance on vehicles.
• Some analysts have suggested that the dividing shield between driver and passengers in cabs may increase the risk of head or neck injury in the event of crashes or sudden stops.
• While most taxi drivers adhere to strict safety rules, drivers who are distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a threat to passenger safety.

In addition to taxi passengers, people at risk of injury in a taxi-related accident include pedestrians, drivers and passengers in other vehicles, and taxi drivers themselves. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the risk of being killed while at work in a transportation occupation is more than 5 times the average for all other occupations, and taxi drivers are among those at highest risk. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a taxi accident, contact our office immediately. Failure to take prompt action could jeopardize a potential claim.

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