We know that a taxi driver’s vehicle is his livelihood and that time off the road may lead to financial complications. We understand that taxi driver claims need to be dealt with quickly and efficiently to ensure that they are back on the road as soon as possible. Our solicitors have years of experience in dealing with taxi driver claims. We have the skills to ensure that your claim is dealt with properly and with the maximum compensation achieved.
Making a Taxi Accident Claim
As a taxi driver, you should be entitled to make a claim where Where your taxi was hit and was the fault of the other party your taxi was hit and was the fault of the other party. If you have suffered an injury as a consequence of either of these situations, you could be entitled to compensation. Even where your taxi is hit by another vehicle and you were partially to blame, you can still make a claim for compensation. The amount you are awarded will be reduced by a certain amount depending on your level of liability for the accident.
As a passenger in a taxi involved in a road traffic accident, and an entirely innocent party, you will be able to make a claim against the Insurer of the vehicle which caused the accident.
If you have suffered an injury as a consequence of either of these situations, you could be entitled to compensation.
In either of the above situations, you may be able to make a compensation claim. Your compensation claim will cover a number of aspects relating to your accident, including: pain, suffering and loss of amenity, loss of income and vehicle damage and any other losses or costs incurred as a result of your accident.
In order to bring a successful claim, you must bring your claim no later than three years after the accident occurred. If you were the taxi driver in the claim, your solicitor may require access to your accounting records in order to accurately assess your loss of income. We understand that if your taxi has been written off or you have suffered a serious injury that this can greatly affect your life and the lives of your dependents. We are experts in making taxi claims and will ensure to keep you informed of how your claim is progressing.
We can help you with deal with all aspects of your taxi claim including:-
- Personal injury claim;
- Replacement taxi whilst your taxi is off the road being repaired;
- Radio hire and associated costs;
- Personal injury claim for passengers within the taxi;
- Rehabilitation – we can arrange physiotherapy or other treatment to assist in your recovery at no cost to you;
- Travel costs;
- Loss of earnings; and
- Out of pocket expenses.
Contact Kerr Brown Award-Winning Accident Claim Solicitors Glasgow, Scotland
For more information about making a taxi driver claim, please call our friendly team on 01412214880 or start your claim now.