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What Damages Might I Be Able to Recover after a Taxi Accident?

December 22, 2016 Accidents
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Las Vegas grows more popular every year. This is great news for the city’s burgeoning taxicab industry; however, more people and taxis on the road means there is a higher risk of accidents.

Young White Man Holding A Cellphone Hailing Uber Taxi

In 2015, more than 42 million people visited Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Taxicab companies in Clark County reported record-setting revenue of $425.1 million – an increase of 4.1 percent from the previous year.

Unfortunately, those economic improvements coincided with an increase in deadly crashes. Research from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety shows that fatal accidents rose 10.3 percent between 2014 and 2015.

If you or your family member was injured in a taxi wreck, contact Ed Bernstein & Associates to discuss your case. An auto accident lawyer in Las Vegas will help you fight for the highest possible settlement, and if your case goes to trial, our attorneys have the litigation experience to represent your interests in court. Call 702-240-0000 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Damages That May Be Recoverable after a Taxi Accident in Las Vegas

Distractions, poor weather, drunk drivers – taxi operators face the same hazards as every other motorist; however, the nature of their profession comes with unique risks such as:

  • Fatigue due to working long shifts behind the wheel;
  • Speeding or driving aggressively to pick up customers;
  • Transporting drunk or distracting passengers;
  • Poor or insufficient training; and
  • Inadequate maintenance of the cab.

Just like every other driver, taxi operators have a duty to behave in a way that does not put other road users at risk of injury or death. If a taxi driver breaches that duty of care and this causes an injury, the victim may be entitled to compensation.

The exact type and value of damages that are recoverable after a taxi crash depend on the facts surrounding the accident. Your injury attorney may claim compensation for:

  1. Health-care bills;
  2. Lost wages;
  3. Damage to your property;
  4. Loss of consortium;
  5. Loss of enjoyment in life; and
  6. Pain and suffering.

If the driver who caused your accident willfully used or consumed alcohol or another substance knowing that he or she would drive afterward, then you may also be entitled to punitive damages, pursuant to NRS 42.010.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a taxi crash, turn to Ed Bernstein & Associates for legal advice. An accident lawyer in Las Vegas will evaluate the police report, assess doctors’ records, interview witnesses and help you claim the highest possible compensation.

Our legal team will help you avoid mistakes during the claims process such as accepting a low settlement, signing a general release or making recorded statements to insurance adjusters. Our office is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 702-240-0000 to schedule a free initial consultation.

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