Know your rights: Taxicab crashes in Sin City

Due to the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, Nevada is a hub for car accidents, many of which involve taxis.

2013-03-27

March 27, 2013 (Press-News.org) Know your rights: Taxicab crashes in Sin City

Sin City is a hub of fun and excitement for those traveling in the state of Nevada. With so many attractions, one can imagine the level of traffic moving through the area. Due to the high number of visitors, taxicabs are a common means of transportation in the state. With several cars whipping around the hustle and bustle of the Vegas Strip, taxicab accidents occur on a regular basis.

If you happen to be involved in a taxicab accident, there are specific steps you should take subsequent to a crash. In addition to contacting local safety authorities, you should complete the following steps to help ensure that your rights are protected:

Gather contact information: Collect the names and contact information of all of the witnesses to the accident, including those involved in the actual crash. You should also gather the taxi driver's name and telephone phone number, as well as the taxicab registration number and contact information of the cab company.

Document the crash scene: Take pictures of the accident scene. Do not be shy about taking shots. Aim to get several images of the scene, from several different angles. Document any damage that has occurred in the collision. If you have a smartphone on hand, this can be easy to do.

Call an attorney: Get in contact with a taxicab accident attorney who can help protect your personal injury rights. Taxicabs are considered commercial vehicles. As a result, they are generally held to a higher standard. Taxicab operators and companies have a duty to keep their cars in sufficient working condition. Furthermore, the vehicles should be driven safely, by qualified motorists. Furthermore, taxi companies have the duty to keep vehicles in safe, working condition. Any departures from such standards could render a cab company or driver liable for any harm caused in an accident.

In addition, to help enforce best driving practices, some taxi vehicles in the state have little recording devices that are capable of collecting data after a car accident. If installed in a vehicle, the boxes might record speed, video, still images and other factors before, during and subsequent to a crash. If such recording data is available, an attorney can help you gather such evidence before it is destroyed. This information could be vital to your case.

Most people go to Vegas hoping for a wild, carefree time. While visitors anticipate fun adventures, no one wants to be involved a serious car accident. If you have been a victim of a taxicab crash in Nevada, contact an experienced car accident attorney.

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