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    Have You or a Loved One Been Involved in an Accident? Our New York City Taxi Accident Lawyers

    New York State law provides victims of car-related accidents the opportunity to seek compensation for their losses. Accident victims may be eligible to recover damages to pay for lost wages, medical bills, loss of services, and pain and suffering.

    To qualify for a personal injury claim in New York, State law requires evidence of negligence from the other motor vehicle operator and a serious injury. Finz & Finz, P.C., has knowledgeable New York City Taxi Accident Lawyers who will be able to assess whether a claim can be made on your behalf.

    The team of taxi accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C., will review your case at no cost to you to determine the following:

    • Did you sustain a serious injury under New York No-Fault law so that a lawsuit can be filed on your behalf?
    • Was the Taxi driver at fault for the accident
    • Are there additional wrongdoers that contributed to the cause of the accident
    • What is the amount of insurance that is available to compensate you for your injuries
    • What is the extent of your monetary damages

    What are the Common Causes of Taxi Accidents

    Many taxi accidents are caused in the same fashion. Recent research has suggested that some of the most common causes of a New York City Taxi accident are as follows:

    • Driver inattention
    • Failure to yield the right of way
    • Mechanical breakdown of the taxi
    • Speeding by the taxi driver
    • Driving while intoxicated
    • Dangerous lane changing
    • Pedestrians struck while crossing the street

    Injury Information and Prevention

    Injuries involving New York taxis can be very serious. Passengers frequently do not use the seat belts provided, and many New York City and Long Island taxi drivers are known to drive recklessly.

    Some of the common injuries to both taxi passengers and pedestrians are included below:

    Preventing these injuries should be the top priority of both the passenger and the driver of the taxi. It is important to wear your seatbelt at all times. If the taxi driver seems to be driving irresponsibly you have the right as a patron to tell him to drive safely and to keep you out of harm’s way. If the driver does not comply, you should report him to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission.

    If Involved in a Taxi Accident in New York City, Obtain the Following Information

    General Information

    • Date & Time of the accident
    • Location of the accident
    • Travelling Direction of the vehicle(s)
    • Road and Weather Conditions

    Police Information

    • Accident Report
    • Accident Report Number
    • Police Officer’s Name
    • Police Officer’s Badge Number
    • Police Officer’s Precinct

    Other Vehicle Information

    • Taxi Owner’s Name and Address
    • Taxi Driver’s Name and Address
    • Make, Model, and Year of Taxi
    • Name of Taxi Insurance Company
    • License Plate Number of Taxi
    • Taxi Vehicle Identification Number

    Witness Information

    • Witness Names
    • Witness Addresses
    • Witness Phone Numbers

    Since processing taxi accident claims can be complex it is important that you contact a lawyer who is well versed in this type of accident. Finz & Finz, P.C., has an experienced team of hand-picked attorneys who are available to help you sort through the information and determine who is at fault and what compensation you are entitled to.

    Have you, a family member or a close friend hurt in an accident? The knowledgeable and experienced New York City Taxi Accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C. on Long Island can help you get justice by recovering your fair and lawful compensation.

    Contact a lawyer at Finz & Finz, P.C., today by filling out a Free Taxi Accident Case Evaluation form or simply call toll free at (855) TOP-FIRM.