Miami Taxi Accident Attorney — Holding Taxi Companies Accountable
Miami is a city where taxis are an essential mode of transportation, especially in areas like Miami International Airport, Miami Beach, Brickell, and downtown Miami. When a negligent taxi driver causes an accident, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers deserve full compensation. Our bilingual team has the experience to hold taxi companies accountable.
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What to Do After a Taxi Accident
Taxi accidents in Miami occur more frequently than most people realize. Taxi drivers spend long hours behind the wheel, often under pressure to pick up as many passengers as possible. This pressure, combined with heavy traffic around Miami Airport, the narrow streets of Miami Beach, and the congested intersections of Brickell and downtown, creates ideal conditions for accidents.
Whether you were a taxi passenger, a driver in another vehicle, or a pedestrian hit by a taxi, you have the right to seek compensation. As a passenger, your legal position is particularly strong because you had no control over the vehicle.
Steps to take after a taxi accident:
- Call 911 and document the accident. Make sure to get the taxi number, driver name, taxi company name, and commercial insurance policy number.
- Seek medical attention immediately. Even if your injuries seem minor, a comprehensive medical examination is essential to document all injuries and meet the 14-day PIP deadline.
- Photograph the scene and taxi conditions. Note whether the taxi appeared to be in poor condition, whether there were distracting screens or devices active, or whether the driver appeared fatigued.
- Do not negotiate directly with the taxi company or their insurer. Taxi companies have sophisticated commercial insurers that will seek to minimize your payout. Contact an attorney before giving any statement.
Common Taxi Accident Injuries
Whiplash & Soft Tissue
Rear-end and side-impact taxi collisions cause sudden neck and back movement that damages soft tissues. Passengers without warning of the impending impact are especially vulnerable to whiplash injuries.
Head & Brain Injuries
Taxi passengers may strike their head on the partition, window, or front seat during a crash. Even mild concussions can cause lasting headaches, concentration problems, and memory difficulties.
Back & Spinal Injuries
The force of a taxi accident can herniate discs, fracture vertebrae, and compress spinal nerves. These injuries often require surgical intervention and extended rehabilitation.
Broken Bones & Lacerations
Broken ribs, arms, wrists, and facial fractures are common in taxi crashes. Shattered glass from windows can cause deep lacerations requiring stitches and potentially leaving permanent scars.
How Your Compensation Is Calculated
Compensation in a taxi accident is determined by evaluating your economic damages (all medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and future treatment expenses) and your non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring or disfigurement).
A key factor in taxi cases is that commercial taxi companies generally carry larger insurance policies than individual drivers. This means more money may be available to cover your damages. Additionally, if the taxi company was negligent in hiring or supervising the driver, this opens a second avenue of liability and compensation.
Under Florida's comparative negligence, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. However, as a taxi passenger, you are generally not at fault for the accident, entitling you to 100% of your calculated compensation.
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Taxi Case
Negligent Hiring Claims
If the taxi company failed to properly screen their driver for DUI history, traffic violations, or criminal records, they may be independently liable. We investigate the hiring practices of the taxi company to uncover negligence.
Commercial Insurance Complexity
Taxi companies use commercial auto insurance policies with different terms and conditions than personal auto insurance. Navigating these policies requires an attorney who understands commercial liability coverage, exclusions, and policy stacking.
Protecting Your Rights as a Passenger
As a taxi passenger, you entrusted your safety to the driver and the company. When they breached that trust through negligence, you deserve aggressive legal representation to ensure you receive every dollar owed to you for your injuries and suffering.
Statute of Limitations
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Personal injury
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Wrongful death
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxi Accidents
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Liability in a taxi accident can fall on multiple parties. The taxi driver may be liable for negligent driving, distracted driving, or driving under the influence. The taxi company can be held responsible under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior (employer liability) or for negligent hiring, training, or supervision of their drivers. If a third-party driver caused the accident, that driver and their insurer may be liable. An experienced attorney will investigate all potential sources of compensation.
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