What to Do If You Are Injured In a New York Taxi Accident
New York City relies on its taxi drivers. There are tens of thousands of taxicabs, limousines and town cars serving the city alone. When you choose to ride in a taxi, you are assuming that the driver will be safe and attentive. If you are involved in a taxi accident in New York, you may be eligible for compensation for your losses.
With the help of a NY personal injury attorney you may recover losses for:
- Lost Wages – This includes time away from work because of the accident and your injuries.
- Medical Expenses – This includes all doctor's bills that are a direct result of the taxi crash.
- Suffering and Pain – This may depend on the extent of your injuries, the trauma of the event or if you lost a loved one in the incident.
If you are ever in a taxicab crash you should be sure to:
- Collect the driver’s name and contact number. Get the taxicab's registration number and the information for the taxi company.
- You should also collect information from the other driver or drivers involved.
- If there are any witnesses, get their contact information.
- Take photos of the scene of the accident, even if you only have a cell phone camera. If possible, take photos of the vehicles, where the accident happened and how the cars are positioned.
- Seek medical attention for your injuries. Even if you feel fine after the crash, it’s important to see a doctor should injuries from the crash show up later and to document any minor injuries.
- Take photos of your injury after the incident and during the healing process.
Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP protects the rights of all types of injury victims. Our New York auto accident injury attorneys have been helping victims earn fair and just compensation for years and have the experience and knowledge to help you need to move forward. Call us at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your NY injury claim.
