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Throughout the State of Louisiana, you may require the use of a taxicab or ride sharing service. In the event you are injured in a car accident involving a cab, a Lafayette personal injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you wade through the legal process with a free consultation. Reach out to a Lafayette car accident lawyer to discuss your situation.

Whether you were injured while riding in a taxicab or were struck by a taxicab while driving your own personal vehicle, a Lafayette taxicab accident lawyer may be able to help. In the event that you are riding in a taxicab and an accident occurs, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against either one or both of the at-fault drivers.

Under Louisiana Revised Statute § 45.162, taxicabs are labeled as commercial vehicles, which may also be known as common carriers. Upon entering these vehicles, it is the driver and taxi company’s duty to take safety precautions for their passengers. Essentially, taxicabs owe you a “duty of care,” which can be described as the taxi driver owing you a duty to drive safely while in their care.

To get help from a Lafayette taxicab accident attorney, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.

Filing a Taxicab Accident Injury Claim

Two-car accident cases involving a motor vehicle and a taxicab will involve a typical car accident personal injury case, in which you must prove both negligence and liability, according to the American Bar Association. Beyond proving that a duty of care existed between yourself and the taxi driver, you must also prove that there was a breach of duty. When a driver’s conduct does not reflect legal standards, it can signify negligence.

Reckless driving is one example of negligence. According to Louisiana Revised Statute § 14.99, “reckless operation of a vehicle is the operation of any motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or other means of conveyance in a criminally negligent or reckless manner.” This action can lead the defendant to be “fined not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both.”

Once a breach of duty has been proven, a Lafayette taxicab accident lawyer can help you determine if negligence was the source of your injuries, and thus what caused your accident. If the taxi driver was speeding or failed to yield upon a traffic sign and caused the collision, they could be held liable to compensate you for your injuries.

Finally, you must prove that you suffered related damages from your taxicab accident. Damages are considered quantifiable losses, and they may also include your physical injuries.

In order to preserve your legal rights in Louisiana when filing a personal injury claim, you must do so within two years of your accident. This is explained in detail under CC 3493.1. This time period requirement is known as the statute of limitations, and once you have gone beyond the two-year mark, you may not be able to hold an at-fault driver accountable for causing the accident.

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Seeking Monetary Damages for Your Losses

The sooner you act, the sooner Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can get started monetizing all of your damages. Following a taxicab accident, you may be left with a variety of damages. Every case is unique, and your damages can vary depending on your case details.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to gather all of your medical documentation and other evidence of your expenses to determine the exact dollar amount owed to you.

Here are a variety of damages you may be entitled to during a motor vehicle accident personal injury claim:

Medical Expenses

Your medical treatment following a taxicab accident may be included in your settlement package with the at-fault party. Your personal injury lawsuit can include medical expenses that are both current and future. Some prime examples of medical expenses include ambulance rides, surgeries, doctor visits, hospital care, lab tests, x-rays, physical therapy, prescription drugs, and more.

Lost Wages

If your injuries are severe and long-lasting, you may be required to miss time from work. While away from your job, you can potentially lose out on important wages that can provide for you and your family. The time spent away from work while you are not earning a paycheck can also be included in your settlement package demands.

Long-Term Care

Catastrophic injuries can require long-term assistance to help you function on a daily basis. The costs from daily medical treatment and assistance can be expensive, and they may be added to your claim.

Non-Economic Damages

These types of damages may include your pain and suffering following the accident.

Wrongful Death

A Lafayette wrongful death claim may be required if your loved one was killed during a taxicab accident.

If you have been injured through no fault of your own and suspect negligence was the cause of your Lafayette taxicab accident, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-7777 to begin a free consultation. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

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Injuries You May Suffer From

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Aside from suffering from TBI, a motor vehicle accident may leave with you the following injuries or symptoms:

  • Bone fractures
  • Burns
  • Concussion
  • Head injury
  • Lacerations
  • Whiplash
  • Spinal cord injury

Whiplash and spinal cord injuries become more common with rear-end accidents. If a taxi driver struck you from behind, you can reach out to a Lafayette rear-end accident lawyer for help.

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File a Personal Injury Claim With Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, a Lafayette taxicab accident lawyer from our law firm can pursue compensation on your behalf. If you are looking for help investigating your accident to prove negligence was the cause of your accident and resulting injuries, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help.

To begin a free consultation, call us today at (337) 777-7777.

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