Who Is Responsible for Taxicab Accidents?
Taxis are common carriers. This means that they are in the business of transporting the public to and from their destinations. Common carriers are required to operate their vehicles with the utmost care, following all traffic laws. But this is not always the case. Las Vegas taxi drivers are notoriously bad drivers. From speeding to illegal passing to running stoplights, aggressive taxi drivers can hurt passengers, pedestrians and other drivers through dangerous and reckless behavior. Even though they must meet certain criteria in order to hold a taxi-driving permit, this does not mean that some drivers do not fall through the cracks. In past taxicab accident cases, drivers have been found with criminal backgrounds, patterns of reckless driving and even operating taxis while intoxicated. When you are injured by a taxi, however, the driver may not be the only responsible party. The taxicab company employing the driver also may be legally liable for your injuries. Under the law, employers
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- Who Is Responsible for Taxicab Accidents?
