The number of licensed taxis in Britain has increased to record numbers with the latest figures showing over 242,200 licensed taxi and hire vehicles. When you consider this, coupled with the fact taxi drivers are driving almost every day, then it is inevitable that accidents will happen, equalling more road traffic accident claims.

Taxi drivers are experienced road users, but an accident can happen anywhere and at any time. For a taxi driver who relies on their vehicle for their livelihood, the consequences can be devastating.

We know it is your priority to get back to work as quickly as possible and so if the accident was not your fault we will do everything we can to make this happen. Through making a personal injury claim we will:

• Make sure your car is repaired and back on the road as quickly as possible.
• If the damages are substantial we can arrange a temporary replacement plated hire vehicle for you.
• If you are injured, then we can also arrange medical treatment to help you back on the road to recovery.
• Compensate you for your injuries and loss of earnings.

If you were a passenger injured whilst travelling in a taxi you could be eligible to make a compensation claim.  If the accident was caused due to the negligence of the other vehicle that the taxi collided with, your claim would be pursued against the other driver’s insurance.

If the driver of the taxi in which you were travelling was at fault for causing the accident then you would pursue a claim against them and the taxi firm that they work for. This also covers taxi ride-hailing apps such as Uber.

When making a claim following a taxi accident, who you make the claim against depends on the individual circumstances of the incident, for example:

• If the taxi driver was driving dangerously the claim would be made against them.
• The claim would be against another driver if they caused the accident by crashing into the taxi.
• The claim would be against the local council responsible for maintenance of the road, if it was a defective road that caused the accident.
• If it was a fault with the vehicle itself that lead to the accident it would be the car manufacturer that you would make the claim against.

When making a claim your solicitor will determine who the case will be made against.