Taxi Accident

When a third party is responsible for an injury you have sustained in a road accident, where you were travelling in a taxi, you may be able to make a claim for compensation in view of your injuries. The driver of the vehicle you are travelling in as a passenger owes you a duty of care to drive safely. If this duty is breached and you suffer personal injury through no fault of your own then you may well be eligible to bring a claim on the grounds that the accident was caused by the taxi driver’s negligence, in which case may well be eligible to seek compensation from the taxi driver or the taxi company. You may also be able to bring a claim if another driver was driving without due care and caused the accident resulting in your injury, since all drivers owe a duty to drive safely to other drivers and passengers.

The most common claims are for whiplash injuries, but claims can be made for a variety of road accident injuries, including broken limbs, bruises, or psychological injuries. The effects of whiplash tend to be short-term, but some injuries can lead to long-term pain and discomfort and in some extreme cases a permanent disability. If your injury occurred within the last three years, you may be able to receive compensation for pain, suffering and loss of earnings. The amount of compensation receive depends on the severity of your injuries, the duration of your pain, the length of recovery time and the impact on your day-to-day life. If you think you might be able to bring a claim for your injuries, contact us by completing an online claims form or calling 0800 612 2590.