If you get hurt in a taxi accident – either as a passenger, driver, or a biker or pedestrian who was hit by a taxi cab – the lawyers at Abaev Law Firm, PLLC, are here to help. Our local car accident attorneys in Forest Hills understand the unique nature of taxi collisions and how to navigate the claims process for our injured clients. We can help you achieve the case results you need. Contact us today to start with a free case review.
Premier New York Taxi Cab Accident Lawyers
- We are a local Forest Hills law firm that is tailored to the needs of New York clients. We understand taxi accidents and how to get the compensation our clients deserve.
- We are aggressive trial lawyers in Queens with a track record of millions of dollars won on behalf of auto accident clients.
- You won’t be charged anything for your taxi accident case in Forest Hills unless we win. Our Queens-based taxi accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.
How Can a Taxi Cab Accident Lawyer in Forest Hills Help You?
Taxi cab accidents involve unique rules, safety regulations, and insurance laws in New York. You will have to go up against the taxi company and its insurance provider – both of which will have years of experience avoiding liability and rejecting claims. Hiring an experienced taxi accident lawyer is the most effective way to handle your claim.
An attorney will help you secure the compensation you need for your injuries by investigating to determine liability, collecting evidence against the taxi driver or taxi company, proving negligence, and handling insurance companies. If an insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, your lawyer can represent you at trial in Queens to seek justice.
What You Need to Know About New York Taxi Accidents
Car accidents involving taxis in Forest Hills are different from typical car accident cases from a legal standpoint in New York. Taxis are regulated by a unique set of rules under the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). This can make it harder for you to secure fair compensation for your personal injuries or property damage.
The No-Fault Law
New York is a no-fault car insurance state, which means injured accident victims will seek compensation from their own car insurance providers first, regardless of fault. If the taxi driver was negligent (e.g., by speeding or distracted driving), however, the driver could be held liable or financially responsible for your losses.
Vicarious Liability
Most taxi drivers in Queens lease their vehicles from taxi companies. These companies can often be held vicariously liable for the actions and mistakes of their taxi drivers when they result in collisions. You can potentially access a taxi company’s commercial insurance policy for additional coverage for your injuries, including pain and suffering.
Contact Us for a Free Taxi Cab Accident Case Review
Navigating New York’s taxi laws and bringing a claim against the TLC for your accident in Forest Hills can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The lawyers at Abaev Law Firm offer personalized and compassionate legal representation to victims of taxi accidents in Queens and across New York.
Let us build your legal claim with years of knowledge and experience while you focus on what matters most. Contact us online or call (212) 763-7738 today to schedule a free case review with our trusted Forest Hills injury attorneys.