Taxi Cab Accident Attorney in Connecticut
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If you or a loved one has been injured as a passenger in a taxi cab, city bus, or other public transportation service, our firm will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Under Connecticut CT, companies owning or operating a taxicab as well as public transportation companies are considered to be “common carriers.” This means that they owe the highest duty of care to their customers and passengers to keep them safe and protect you against injury.
Time Limitations for Filing Taxi Accident Lawsuit
Taxi cab accidents would fall under a general negligence and/or recklessness claims. In Connecticut CT, you have up to two (2) years in which to file a lawsuit following a taxicab accident where the taxi driver is found at fault. This is called the statute of limitations.
Because of these time limitations, it is extremely important that you act quickly. The quicker you speak to an experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer, the quicker they can investigate you case and file a lawsuit if necessary to protect your interests.
Taxi and Public Transport Companies Insurance Requirements
Taxis are now subject to the same insurance requirements as transportation network companies (TNC) companies, such as Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies. Connecticut law now requires taxi cab drivers and taxi cab owners, to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in insurance coverage when carrying a passenger or on their way to pick up a passenger.
When not in route to pick up a passenger, taxis, Lyft and Uber insurance requirements are as follows:
- $50,000 for injury or death per person
- $100,000 to $300,000 per accident
- $10,000 for property damage
If the taxi cab driver is at fault for the accident, then there will likely not be any coverage issues unless the accident resulted in a fatality or catastrophic injury. If you were a passenger where another vehicle was found at fault for the accident, you may be limited to whatever insurance policy the other driver had on their vehicle. Connecticut minimum insurance requirements are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, but motorists can always elect to have more insurance.
Livery drivers are subjected to even higher coverage requirements. Livery drivers with a vehicle 14 seats or fewer must carry at least $1.5 million in insurance to cover injury or accidental death of passengers. For livery drivers with a vehicle of capacity for 15 passengers or more, must carry at least $5 million in insurance coverage.
One of the first things, an experienced accident attorney will do is to investigate coverage and make sure there is enough insurance to compensate you for the full extent of your injuries and damages.
Types of Damages for Tax Cab Accidents in Connecticut CT
If you were a taxi cab passenger and injured in a car accident in New Haven, Bridgeport, Milford or anywhere in Connecticut, you may be entitled to money damages.
Medical bills – payment of medical expenses, including hospital bills, ambulance bills, or to pay for any orthopedic or chiropractic treatment you received
Pain and suffering – compensation for any past, present or future physical pain or emotional harm
Lost wages/loss of earnings – reimbursement for missed time from work or if you ability to earn income in the future has been impacted
Loss of Enjoyment – compensates you if your injuries prevented you from being able to do things you loved to do prior to the accident
Contact an Experienced Connecticut CT Taxi Accident Attorney Today
Our Taxi accident lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure you are properly compensated for injuries suffered from a taxi accident.
Our Taxi accident lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure you are properly compensated for injuries suffered from a taxi accident.
Contact Sorrentino Legal at (203) 518-8010 today for a free consultation to discuss your Taxi cab or public transportation accident claim.