San Jose Taxi Accident Lawyer
Hurt by a Taxi? The Cab Company May Owe You Too.
Whether you were riding in the cab, driving another car, or crossing the street, a negligent taxi driver’s crash can leave you with serious injuries. Our San Jose attorneys pursue the driver, the taxi company, and every policy behind them.
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Taxi Drivers Carry Your Safety for a Fare
A taxi is supposed to be the safe way home. When a cab driver speeds, drives distracted, or ignores the rules of the road, the people hurt include their own passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. Each of them has the right to demand fair compensation.
Taxi claims are different from an ordinary crash between two private cars. Passengers are owed a heightened duty of care, the driver’s employer can share responsibility, and a commercial insurer is often involved. You may have a taxi accident claim if:
You were a passenger when the cab crashed, whether or not another vehicle was involved
A taxi struck your car, motorcycle, or bicycle
You were hit by a taxi while walking or waiting at the curb
We take the lead on the investigation and deal with the cab company and its insurers, so you can focus on healing.
What to Do After a Taxi Accident in San Jose
Call 911 and get medical attention.
Passengers are often in the back seat, sometimes unbelted and unprepared for impact. Get checked even if you feel fine.
Record the cab's details.
Company name, cab number, license plate, and the driver’s name and license number. Take a photo of the medallion or any ID displayed in the vehicle.
Keep your trip record.
A receipt, app booking, or card charge proves you were a fare-paying passenger at the time of the crash.
Get the other drivers' information too.
If another vehicle was involved, both drivers’ insurers may be part of your claim.
Photograph the scene and your injuries.
Vehicle positions, damage, road conditions, and visible injuries all help establish fault.
Don't negotiate with the taxi company's insurer.
Commercial insurers handle claims like yours every day. Talk to us before you give any statement or sign anything.
Who Pays After a Taxi Crash?
The taxi driver
Every driver owes others a duty of care. A cab driver who causes a crash is responsible for the harm it causes, just like any other motorist.
The taxi company
Under the legal principle of respondeat superior, an employer is responsible for an employee’s negligence while on the job. A driver carrying a paying fare is on the clock, so the cab company and its insurer can be held responsible too.
Another driver, if they caused the crash
When a different motorist hit the cab, passengers can claim against that driver’s insurance as well.
Compensation for everything the crash took
Medical treatment, lost income, physical pain, emotional trauma, and the everyday costs of recovering.
How We Build a Taxi Accident Case
The law requires an injured person to prove the taxi driver was responsible. That burden takes evidence, and cab companies have lawyers and insurers ready from the start. We move quickly to secure:
- The police report and witness statements
- Camera footage from the scene, nearby businesses, and the cab itself where available
- The taxi company’s dispatch and trip records showing the driver was on duty
- The driver’s employment status and the company’s insurance coverage
- Medical records that tie your injuries to the crash
We then identify every liable party (the driver, the taxi company, and any other motorist) and demand that each pay its share.
California Taxi Accident Law: The Basics
Taxis are common carriers
A cab that carries passengers for a fare is a common carrier and owes its riders a heightened duty to protect them. Passengers can pursue compensation after a crash the taxi driver caused, whether or not another vehicle was involved.
Employers answer for their drivers
An injured rider may be able to recover from the driver, the taxi company, and all relevant insurers, not just the driver alone.
Shared fault reduces, but doesn't bar, recovery
California follows pure comparative negligence: courts assign each party a percentage of fault, and your compensation is reduced by yours. We push back against unfair attempts to blame you.
Two years to file
You generally have two years from the crash to file an injury lawsuit. Waiting makes it harder to secure the cab company’s records.
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San Jose Taxi Accident FAQs
I was a passenger in the taxi. Can I make a claim?
Yes. As a paying passenger, you are owed a heightened duty of care. If the driver caused the crash, you can pursue the driver, the taxi company, and their insurers. If another motorist caused it, you can claim against that driver’s policy instead, or as well.
Can I sue the taxi company, not just the driver?
Often, yes. An employer is generally responsible for an employee’s negligence on the job, and a driver carrying a fare is on the clock. That usually means more insurance coverage is available.
A taxi hit my car. Is my claim any different?
Your claim is against the taxi driver and, in many cases, the cab company and its commercial insurer. We identify who employs the driver and what coverage applies.
I was hit by a taxi as a pedestrian. What are my options?
Pedestrians hit by a negligent taxi driver can pursue the same parties as anyone else: the driver, the taxi company, and their insurers.
What if the taxi company says I was partly to blame?
California reduces your compensation by your share of fault, but it doesn’t bar your claim. We challenge unfair accusations with the evidence.
How is a taxi accident different from an Uber or Lyft crash?
Taxi drivers are typically tied to a cab company, and that company’s responsibility for its driver is central to the claim. Rideshare crashes turn on the driver’s app status and a different set of insurance policies. We handle both, and we’ll tell you which rules apply to yours.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the crash for an injury lawsuit. Evidence like dispatch records and camera footage can disappear much sooner, so call early.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
Cab companies have insurers working on the claim from day one; you should have someone on your side too. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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San Jose, CA 95126
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