How Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers Helps After a Taxi Accident in Bedford
A Bedford taxi accident lawyer finds out who is responsible for the crash, including the cab company behind the driver, and pursues every available insurance policy. Taxi companies and their insurers move quickly to limit what they pay. We work to level that field.
When you hire us, we:
- Evaluate your taxi accident case at no cost
- Investigate how the crash and your injuries happened
- Interview witnesses and gather evidence
- Request the company’s driver, dispatch, and maintenance records
- Review and value your damages
- File claims and, if needed, a lawsuit
- Work with outside professionals when they strengthen your case, and represent you in court
Our Bedford personal injury attorneys work from our office on Plaza Parkway and represent clients across Bedford, Hurst, and Euless.
Who Is Liable for a Taxi Accident in Bedford?
More than one party can be responsible for a taxi crash, and the cab company is often one of them. Possible defendants include:
- The taxi driver, if they were speeding, distracted, fatigued, or impaired.
- The taxi company. Under respondeat superior, employers are responsible for employees’ negligence on the job. A company can also be liable for negligent hiring or inadequate training.
- Maintenance companies, if poor upkeep or faulty repairs contributed.
- The manufacturer of the vehicle or a defective part, under product liability law.
- Other drivers whose actions caused the cab to crash.
- Government entities, if a dangerous road condition or faulty traffic control contributed.
Determining liability means looking at employment relationships, maintenance logs, traffic laws, and what each driver did.
How Is a Taxi Claim Different From a Rideshare Claim?
Taxi claims usually center on the company, while rideshare claims center on the driver’s app status. A cab company is a commercial carrier: it typically owns or leases its vehicles, dispatches its drivers, and carries commercial insurance. That control can make the company directly responsible. If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, see those pages instead.
Taxi accidents can injure passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Each can bring a claim.
What Causes Taxi Accidents in Bedford?
Taxi crashes most often come from driver error. Common causes include:
- Distracted driving, including dispatch radios, GPS, and phones
- Failing to obey traffic signs and signals
- Speeding to reach the next fare
- Fatigue from long shifts
- Sudden stops and unsafe lane changes to pick up passengers
- Poor vehicle maintenance, such as worn brakes or tires
- Impaired driving
In Bedford, taxi accidents are often traced to drivers who were distracted or who failed to obey traffic signs and signals. Defective parts, bad weather, and poor road design can also contribute.
How Do I Prove Fault After a Taxi Accident?
Most taxi cases rest on negligence: a duty of care, a breach of that duty, and injuries caused by the breach. Commercial drivers are expected to drive carefully and follow the rules of the road.
Helpful evidence includes the police report, witness statements, photos, vehicle cameras, dispatch and trip logs, the driver’s employment and training file, and maintenance records. Company records can be lost, so we ask for them early.
If you were a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian, the insurer may claim you share the blame. Texas uses modified comparative fault: your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and barred if you were more than 50% responsible.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Bedford Taxi Accident?
You can seek compensation for the financial and personal losses the crash caused. Damages can include:
- Medical bills, including future treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and physical impairment
In cases of gross negligence, Texas allows punitive damages. Keep records of out-of-pocket expenses, including medical bills and travel to appointments. If a family member died, see our Bedford wrongful death lawyer page.
How Long Do I Have to File a Taxi Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss it, you lose the right to seek compensation in court. Claims against a city or other government entity can require written notice within six months or less, so don’t wait.
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Bedford Taxi Accident FAQs
How much does a taxi accident lawyer cost in Bedford?
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles taxi accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront, and you don't owe attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. The fee is a percentage of the recovery agreed in writing before we start, and our fee will never exceed your recovery.
Can I sue the taxi company, not just the driver?
Often, yes. Under respondeat superior, an employer is responsible for an employee's negligence while working. A cab company can also be liable on its own for hiring an unsafe driver, failing to train or supervise drivers, or failing to maintain the vehicle. Whether the driver is an employee or a contractor affects which claims apply.
How is a taxi accident different from an Uber or Lyft accident?
Taxi companies are commercial carriers that usually own or lease their vehicles and control their drivers more directly, which can make the company responsible. Uber and Lyft drivers use their own cars as independent contractors, and coverage turns on their app status. The claims and evidence differ, so the right approach depends on the vehicle.
What should I do if I was a passenger in a cab that crashed?
Get medical care, call the police, and note the cab number, company name, and driver's name and license information. Photograph the vehicles and the scene, and keep any receipt. Passengers are rarely at fault, so the question is usually which driver and company are responsible.
How long do I have to file a taxi accident lawsuit in Texas?
You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. If a city vehicle or road defect was involved, you may need to give written notice within six months or less. Waiting can also mean losing company records and video.
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