What to Do If You’ve Been Injured in a Taxi or Uber Car Accident in New York City

    New York Times report suggests that taxi and livery cab drivers actually have accident rates that are one-third lower than drivers of other vehicle-types. The study shows that taxi drivers are actually safer than the public perceives them to be. Despite this, taxi drivers are not exempt entirely from accidents. The study found that while taxi drivers tend to be safer, when passengers are injured in taxi accidents, they tend to be more seriously injured. Partly this is because passengers don’t always wear seatbelts, but the more serious injuries can also be caused by the partitions in cabs designed to keep drivers safe.

        If you live in New York City, chances are you’ve experienced a harrowing ride in the back of a taxi cab. Taxi drivers are notorious for swerving through traffic at high speeds. Despite this, a

If you’ve been injured in a taxi or Uber car accident, it is important to protect your rights. Contact NY car accident lawyer Antin, Ehrlich and Epstein, L.L.P. to learn more.

            Taxi drivers are subject to strict licensing requirements in New York City, and they face serious financial repercussions if they get into an accident. If you are a driver and a taxi driver was responsible for your accident, you may be able to seek a recovery from insurance, from the driver, and possibly, from the driver’s company.

            If you were injured as a passenger, you may be entitled to seek a recovery from either the driver of the other vehicle or from the taxi driver, depending on who was responsible for the accident. You may also be able to collect money from insurance of either driver or from the driver’s company. Always take down the name of the drivers involved in the accident, their company’s name and address, and their insurance information. If neither driver is willing to call the police, be aware that you can always call and make a report. Don’t leave the scene of the accident. Police may want to gather your witness testimony.

            According to the Huffington Post, taxi companies sometimes claim that Uber and Lyft may not always provide coverage to their drivers. The reality is that the companies do provide coverage, but because many stakeholders are involved, your claim can get complicated. Additionally, if your Uber driver does not carry commercial coverage, it is possible that the driver’s private insurance company may not cover damages from a commercial accident. That said, many ride sharing companies’ insurance will step in if the driver’s insurance won’t cover your damages. And, in some locations, ride sharing coverage can even exceed that of taxi cab drivers.

            If you’ve been hurt as a passenger in a taxi accident or ride sharing accident, it is important to take swift action. Get the medical care you need. Make a police report. Gather information about your driver and other drivers involved. Finally, you’ll want to speak to a qualified car accident lawyer. To learn more, visit our website at http://aeelaw.com. Our firm offers qualified counsel to individuals hurt as passengers in a taxi or ride sharing car.