Taxi Driver Accident Compensation Claims

Taxis and private hire vehicles are a convenient way of getting around if you don’t want to drive or don’t have your car with you. However, drivers of taxis including mini cabs, hackney carriages or black cabs can be more prone to being involved in a road accident due to the amount of time spent on the road.

Where you have been involved in a taxi accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. To help you through the process of claiming compensation so you can get the money you deserve, hiring a solicitor is a good idea. Through Compare Compensation Claims, you can easily find and compare expert personal injury lawyers to find the right one for you.

Am I Eligible To Make A Taxi Driver Compensation Claim?

Whether you are a taxi driver or a passenger, if you’ve been involved in an accident that was not your fault, a solicitor will be able to advise you whether you have a valid claim and guide you through the claims process.

To claim taxi accident compensation, you need to prove that you were injured as a direct result of someone else’s negligence. There are a few scenarios in which you would be eligible for compensation. For example:

• Collision where the taxi driver is liable
• Collision where a third party is liable
• Hit and run accident
• Pedestrian accident
• Taxi passengers injured due to not wearing a seatbelt (in this instance, the likely result would be ‘shared liability’ which leads to a reduced compensation award).

Compensation can help to pay for expenses that may occur as a result of your accident – for example medical costs, loss of earnings and vehicle repairs. If you are a taxi driver, your livelihood depends on being able to drive and owning a vehicle. In the event of your vehicle not being roadworthy, it is likely that you will need a replacement taxi which your solicitor can help you to arrange.

Example of taxi accident injuries that you can claim compensation for include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Whiplash
• Soft tissue injuries
• Concussion
• Back injuries.

The time it takes for a taxi accident claim to settle depends on how complex the case is and how severe your injuries are. It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. If it is a lengthy case though, your solicitor can arrange for interim payments to help with living costs in the meantime.

How To Make A Taxi Accident Compensation Claim

The first step in making a taxi accident compensation claim is to find a solicitor. The defendant’s insurance company could deny everything and prolong the process. Hiring a solicitor means you’ll have someone with experience to fight your claim for you.

However, to build a strong case, your solicitor will need as much evidence as you can give them. This could include:

• Details about the taxi and taxi driver
• Photos of the scene
• Police report
• Medical reports
• Witness information and statements
• Dashcam or CCTV footage
• Financial records, e.g. bank statements to prove loss of earnings.

To find the right solicitor for you, complete our claim form and we’ll help you to find an expert solicitor to support you every step of the way.

Fees And Compensation

Through a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement, you can receive the expert help you need without worrying about losing money. The way it works is that you only pay if your claim is successful and if it is, you pay a percentage of your compensation amount. This is legally capped at 25% inclusive of VAT and is agreed with your solicitor beforehand.

The compensation amount you can claim will depend on the severity of your injuries. To get an estimate on what you could be paid through brackets specified by the Judicial College Guidelines, use our claim calculator.

Time Limits On Making A Claim

The time limit on making a taxi accident compensation claim is three years, usually from the date of the accident or the date of the diagnosis of an injury caused by the accident. It’s therefore important to start the claims process as soon as you can.