| Taxi is a public transportation service which is | | | | accident. |
| mostly popular in many urban areas. And unlike | | | | 2. Unexpected events which are beyond the |
| some common carriers, this vehicle provides | | | | control of everyone (earthquake, landslide) |
| people with privacy during their travel. | | | | 3. Defective goods |
| Because of the growing number of taxis, these | | | | 4. Other drivers have caused the accident |
| have become an iconic symbol in the cityscape. | | | | 5. The pedestrian did not follow traffic rules which |
| Meanwhile, road accidents involving taxis continue | | | | resulted to the accident. |
| to rise due to driver negligence and recklessness. | | | | In a court proceeding and investigation, liable |
| Another reason why taxi drivers are often | | | | parties may be: |
| involved in accidents is that some of them are | | | | 1. Operators of common carriers – they are |
| notoriously known for violating road safety rules | | | | required by the law to ensure the safety of their |
| by cutting in traffic and beating the red light just | | | | passengers. This means that they should only hire |
| to get faster to their destination. | | | | qualified taxi drivers and make sure the vehicles |
| To avoid accidents, the state law is very lenient | | | | are well-maintained and in good condition. |
| when it comes to giving professional driver’s | | | | 2. Taxi drivers – it is their responsibility to |
| license to common carriers including buses, ships, | | | | provide safety to their passengers and should |
| and taxis. | | | | follow traffic rules to make the road safe for |
| When it comes to safety traffic rules, drivers of | | | | everyone. |
| common carriers are also required to follow | | | | 3. City government – it has the responsibility |
| stricter rules compared to other people who are | | | | to maintain the roads in good condition and |
| driving private cars. | | | | provide traffic warnings and other signs. |
| According to California state law, common carrier | | | | 4. Other driver – the law requires them to |
| drivers are prohibited from using cell phones, | | | | follow traffic rules for the safety of other people. |
| either texting or calling, while there are | | | | 5. Pedestrians – they should follow pedestrian |
| passengers inside the vehicle. | | | | rules such as crossing in a specially designated |
| Who is to Blame? | | | | place for them. |
| Because a taxi is considered as a common carrier, | | | | 6. Passengers – they should not obstruct the |
| the law requires operators and drivers to practice | | | | attention of the person behind the wheel. |
| due diligence and provide safety for the | | | | When there are Los Angeles Taxi Accidents, |
| passengers. This means that when an accident | | | | follow this procedure: |
| happens, taxi operators and drivers are usually | | | | • Get relevant information including the name |
| held liable. | | | | of the involved parties including the witnesses |
| In Contract of Carriage, there is presumption that | | | | (with their contact details and address) and license |
| when a passenger rides in a common carrier, | | | | number of the vehicles. |
| there is a special contract between him and the | | | | • If possible, take a picture of the wreckage. |
| operator which obligates the latter to provide | | | | If you have been involved in Los Angeles taxi |
| safety travel. | | | | accidents, consult with our skilled personal injury |
| Meanwhile, this presumption does not cover | | | | lawyers. Visit our website and avail of our free |
| special cases such as: | | | | case analysis. |
| 1. The passenger’s act has caused the | | | | |