Manhattan Taxi CaB Accident Lawyers
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New York's 13,000 taxi cabs transport 240 million passengers annually. The large number of taxi cabs in our city has lead to another large but unfortunate statistic; thousands of cab-related injuries each year.
Though one might think handling taxi cab accidents should be relatively simple and standardized, this is not the case. In fact, there are many unique legal challenges that arise in taxi cab accidents. One of the most important is lack of adequate insurance.
New York taxi cabs are required to carry just $100,000 of liability insurance. Injuries and expenses resulting from auto accidents, though, often exceed that number by a factor of ten or more. How, then, can you work to pursue the full compensation you deserve following a taxi cab accident?
The New York City taxi accident lawyers of Smiley & Smiley, LLP, have handled dozens of claims against taxi cab companies, as well as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). We excel in identifying all available sources of insurance coverage which, in addition to the taxi cab company, may include:
- Your own car insurance policy
- The city of New York (when it is negligent in the maintenance of roads, streets, street signs and traffic devices)
Taxi cab companies vigorously defend against lawsuits, necessitating exhausting preparation for trial following a thorough investigation. We employ numerous investigators, all of whom are former police detectives. Our law firm draws on legal experience dating back to 1968, when senior partner Guy Smiley founded our firm.
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Smiley & Smiley, LLP, provides free initial consultations and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our law firm is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, across from Grand Central Station at 1 Grand Central Place. We have Spanish interpretation services available, and our staff includes speakers of Greek and Haitian Creole. To contact a New York City taxi accident lawyer, call 212-986-2022 or Toll Free 866-SMILEYLAW.
