Taxi Accident Claims
Taxi Compensation
- Common Types of Taxi Accidents
- Vehicle Collisions – The Other Vehicle is at Fault
- Vehicle Collisions – The Taxi Driver is At Fault
- Passenger Injury – No Seat Belt
- Passenger Injury – Due to Skidding on the Road
- Pedestrian Injury
- Hit and Run Accident
- What if I am Not Sure Who is Liable for the Accident?
- How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim for Taxi Compensation?
- What Type of Injuries Can I Claim?
- How Can Claim Solutions Scotland Help Me?
- No Win No Fee
- Start Today
Every year, taxi accident claims make up a large percentage of the road traffic accident claims encountered in Scotland. There are many reasons for this, however, primarily, taxis spend more time on the road than a traditional vehicle and this leaves taxi drivers more exposed to the inherent risks of Scotland’s roads. Once you combine this added exposure with a record number of drivers on the road, it becomes easier to see why taxi accident claims continue to occur. If you have been injured because of a taxi driver’s incompetence, you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries and losses. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to get the maximum compensation for your injuries. We understand how to navigate the claims process efficiently. Contact us today for a professional consultation and see how much compensation your injuries qualify you to receive.
Common Types of Taxi Accidents
Taxi accidents are commonplace on Scotland’s roads and in most cases, the accident can fall into one of six major types of taxi compensation claims. Below are the most common types of taxi accidents found on Scotland’s roads.
Vehicle Collisions – The Other Vehicle is at Fault
When a taxi is involved in an accident as a result of the actions of another driver, both the taxi driver and the passengers are entitled to compensation. Both drivers and passengers can lodge a claim and in many instances, the taxi driver can also receive compensation for having to rent another taxi during the time period his personal vehicle was being repaired. They should not suffer any out of pocket losses.
Vehicle Collisions – The Taxi Driver is At Fault
If you are involved in a taxi accident and it was the fault of the taxi driver, you can lodge a claim for compensation. If other vehicles were involved in the incident, they also have a right to compensation for their injuries and financial losses. In many cases, you will also lodge your claim against the taxi company as well. If the accident is the result of a driver being under the influence of drugs or medication, this can further your claim and help speed up the claims process. Taxi companies have a responsibility to their customers to hire drivers who are fit to be on the road in the first place.
Passenger Injury – No Seat Belt
Always wear your safety belt when travelling on the road. Not only will this piece of safety equipment better your chances of survival but a failure to wear one can result in compensation being reduced. When a Court reviews injuries sustained during an accident, they may consider not wearing a seat belt as contributory negligence. If this is found to be the case, you may see a large reduction in the amount of compensation you receive. This is just one of a long list of reasons why it’s a smart move to always wear your safety belt.
Passenger Injury – Due to Skidding on the Road
When a taxi accident occurs due to road traffic conditions there can be a couple of different parties found to be at fault. The driver of the taxi can be held liable for the accident if his actions did not reflect the dangerous road conditions he was travelling. The Courts may also find that the city and governmental agencies responsible for keeping Scotland’s roads safe, share a percentage of the fault for not looking after the road properly. Every road is given a priority rating. Roads with the highest rating can be expected to be maintained during harsh weather conditions. Roads with a low rating may not be as well maintained.
Pedestrian Injury
Pedestrians injured by taxi drivers can lodge compensation claims to receive financial support for the injuries they sustained as a result of the accident. Pedestrian accidents are on the rise and during rush hours, pedestrians are at the highest danger of being struck by a vehicle.
Hit and Run Accident
When a taxi is involved in a hit and run accident both the driver and the passengers can lodge a claim. Because the other vehicle was an untraceable driver, all claims will need to go through the MIB, or Motor Insurers Bureau. This organisation was developed to help counteract the destructive financial effect uninsured drivers create. The process for lodging a claim with the MIB is slightly different than a traditional claim and in most instances; the compensation paid out is less. Regardless, the MIB is the only way for someone involved in a hit and run to claim compensation.
What if I am Not Sure Who is Liable for the Accident?
Most people are unaware that you can still lodge your claim prior to establishing liability for the accident. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can work on your behalf to better your chances of success. We understand the claims process from start to finish, so you will never be caught by surprise and our expert team of professionals have years of experience giving you an edge over the greedy insurance companies.
How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim for Taxi Compensation?
You can lodge a taxi accident claim within three years of the date the incident occurred. The longer you wait, the more difficult your claim is going to be and waiting too long may cause the insurance company to become suspicious of your injuries. It will also be harder to gather any evidence you may have missed from the day of the accident. When a taxi accident occurs, you should start gathering all the evidence you need to prove you were not at fault.
What Type of Injuries Can I Claim?
When you are injured in a taxi accident because another driver failed to drive safely, you are entitled to compensation for all of your losses including:
- Medical Bills
- Future Medical Bills
- Damaged Property
- Reduction of Mental Capacity
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Employment
- Loss of Physical Capacity
- Pain and Suffering
How Can Claim Solutions Scotland Help Me?
Claim Solutions Scotland can provide you with the expert advice you need to maximise your compensation. We will assign you a claim specialist who will review your individual circumstances and help you to formulate the best compensation strategy possible.
No Win No Fee
Being involved in an accident is stressful. During this time, it is important to be able to focus on your recovery and by spending time with the ones you care about. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd operate on a Conditional Fee Agreement business model. This means you will never have to pay any fees in the unlikely event your compensation is not awarded.
Start Today
Do you want to know more about the claims process and how Claim Solutions Scotland can help you to get the compensation you deserve? Contact us today for a straightforward evaluation of your injuries and get the claims process started today.
Start Your Claim
Contact us today to starts the claims process. Our expert team are ready to get you the compensation you deserve.
