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Pittsburgh Taxi Accident Lawyers

Well Respected Pennsylvania Legal Team Protects The Rights Of Taxi Accident Victims In Pittsburgh And Western Pennsylvania

If you or a loved one has been injured in a taxi accident that was caused by negligence, schedule a free confidential consultation with the experienced Pittsburgh taxi accident lawyers at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. today.

Taxis provide a convenient way to get from one place to another, whether that be a ride to the airport or a short trip from your place to a restaurant. And, with the explosive growth of rideshare services, most consumers don’t think twice about flagging down a taxi during a night on the town.

Riding in a taxi, like hopping into any motor vehicle, is not without risk. And when a taxi accident does occur, it can be difficult to recover compensation for your injuries due to the multiple entities that may be liable — from the taxi driver themselves to the taxi company.

Let us help. At Goodrich & Geist, P.C., we know the value of hiring a taxi instead of trying to find a parking spot in the city or paying to park your car at the airport. For Pittsburgh residents without cars, it is a much-needed way to get around. We also know the value of your physical well-being, and when accident injuries occur, it can wreak havoc on your life as you know it. Our well-respected team protects the rights of accident victims and advocates on their behalf to recover just compensation for their injuries.

Skilled Personal Injury Law Firm Recovers Just Compensation For Taxi Accident Victims In Pittsburgh

Taxi accidents, like other accidents, are covered under personal injury law when the accident was caused by negligence. The injured victim may file a claim to recover compensation — called “damages” — for the injuries they sustained in the accident, and other losses.

Filing a claim for a taxi accident is different from filing a standard motor vehicle accident claim because the claims process often involves the taxi driver, the employer of the taxi driver — which may be a large corporation — as well as insurance adjusters. While the taxi driver him/herself may be the one that caused the accident, the driver’s employer can often be held liable for any accident caused by one of its employees. If, on the other hand, the taxi driver is not an employee of the taxi company but rather works as an independent contractor, then the claims process becomes even more complicated.

At Goodrich & Geist, P.C., our skilled Pittsburgh taxi accident lawyers are here to cut through the complexities of filing a taxi accident claim, to recover just compensation for taxi accident victims.

Common Causes Of Pittsburgh Taxi Accidents 

Like all motor vehicle accidents, the nature and circumstances of taxi accidents vary from one accident to another. However, there are certain common causes of taxi accidents which include — but are not limited to — the following:

Determining whether you have the basis for a personal injury claim for your taxi accident can be difficult. Consult with an experienced accident injury attorney at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. who will provide a free case evaluation and discuss your legal options.

Victims Of Taxi Accidents That Are Caused By Negligence Can Recover Compensatory Damages

Pittsburgh Taxi Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a taxi accident that was caused by negligence, you may recover compensation for your injuries and other losses by filing a personal injury claim. If it is determined that negligence caused or contributed to the taxi accident, injured victims may recover any of the following and more:

Have questions regarding the compensation you may be entitled to receive for your taxi accident? Schedule a free confidential consultation with Goodrich & Geist, P.C. today.

About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located in the western part of the state and serves as the county seat of Allegheny County. There are approximately 300,286 residents living within Pittsburgh’s city’s limits, which makes Pittsburgh the second most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania and also the 66th largest city in the country. The population of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area is approximately 2,324,743 and is the greatest number of people in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Taxi Accidents In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What happens if I am partly at fault for my taxi accident in Pennsylvania?

If you are partly at fault for your taxi accident in Pennsylvania, the state’s “modified comparative negligence” rule applies. Under modified comparative negligence laws, the damage award you would receive for your taxi accident injuries will be reduced by an amount that reflects your level of fault for the accident. Under Pennsylvania laws, injured victims who share more than 50 percent of the fault for their accident may not recover any compensation from the other parties.

What should I do if I have been injured in a taxi accident in Pittsburgh?

If you have been injured in a taxi accident, there are steps to take that can not only provide you with the proper medical attention but can also help to strengthen a claim against the taxi driver.
These steps include the following: 

– Report the taxi accident to law enforcement 
– Receive prompt medical attention for any injuries you sustained 
– Obtain the contact information for anyone at the scene of the accident
– Use your cell phone camera to document the scene of the accident
– Take photos of the vehicles involved in the accident, damage to the vehicles, and your physical injuries
– Speak with a skilled motor vehicle accident attorney who has experience handling taxi accident claims

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