Taxi accidents unfold in one of two ways.
A taxi can hit your vehicle while you are driving or riding as a passenger.
The second way to get involved in a taxi accident in Boston is by sitting in the back seat of a cab when the driver’s vehicle hits another vehicle.
This article focuses on the first scenario of a Boston taxi, or any taxi, striking your car.
If you were involved in an accident with a Boston taxi cab, or any taxi, you might qualify to receive monetary damages.
The key to winning a personal injury case involving a taxi is to know what to do right after the accident, as well as pursue monetary damages that cover all the expenses associated with the accident.
Monetary damages cover the expenses associated with the accident.
Knowing what to Do After an Accident with a Boston Taxi
Your priority as a victim of an automobile accident is to take care of all medical issues.
If your injuries are serious enough, then you have to seek medical care at the nearest hospital or medical center.
Make sure to collect and organize the copies of every medical document to present to your personal injury lawyer.
Whether you receive immediate medical care or remain on the scene, you should contact law enforcement to complete an official accident report.
An official police report can help you win a personal injury case against the cab company.
However, you should support the official version of events by interviewing every witness that saw the accident.
The sooner you interview witnesses, the stronger you make a case for a personal injury claim.
Witness accounts tend to be more accurate immediately following an accident.
Waiting a day or more after the accident will diminish the strength of your case. You also should get the taxi driver’s name and the contact information of the cab company.
Monetary Damages that You Might Win
As the most common type of monetary damage awarded in personal injury cases, compensatory damages cover the costs associated with suffering from one or more personal injuries.
Medical expenses represent the largest amount of money lost because of a car accident, but there are several other types of expenses that your attorney can argue for in a civil lawsuit.
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Projected future medical care
- Daily living expenses
- Money lost because of canceled trips
There is also the general compensatory monetary damage called pain and suffering.
The auto accident you had with a Boston cab, or any cab, might trigger intense anxiety when you get behind the wheel of a car.
Pain and suffering can also include disturbed sleep patterns and erratic behavior at work.
Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Before you file a claim against a Boston cab company, or any cab company, schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury lawyer.
Your attorney will organize the evidence required to present a convincing case, as well as determine how much to ask for in monetary damages.
Complete the Free Case Evaluation above.
Additional Resources
- When Do I File a Claim After an Accident With a Taxi?
- Finding an Attorney After You Were in a Taxi Crash
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against a Boston taxi, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
