After a Taxi Accident, Know What to Do Next
After a taxi accident you may find yourself with injuries, damage to your vehicle, insurance related questions and concerns, passenger issues, and may not know what to expect in the claims process. All Accident Claims offers easy to understand advice on what you can do, arranging information and moving forward from the accident.
- Save your trip details
- Record the driver’s information
- Document your injuries
- Keep your receipts safe
When a Taxi Accident Happens, The Claims Process Can Get Complicated.
Taxi accidents may involve more than just the driver and the passengers; they could also involve taxi companies, other drivers, insurance providers, or any other party. Knowing what occurred, and what information is related to the accident can be crucial in a claim.
We offer you step-by-step advice to prepare the information, to grasp what information may be relevant and to proceed more clearly with the claims process.
Identify
Document
Navigate
Understanding the Accident
One Taxi Accident Can Involve Multiple Parties.
A taxi accident could be the fault of the taxi driver, the passenger, the taxi company, another driver, pedestrians or others. The details of the accident can impact the type of insurance policies or claims processes that could apply.
We assist you in understanding the information related to your case, and determining the information you might wish to organize as you proceed.
How to Organize Your Records
Don't Miss Out on Critical Accident Information.
With a taxi accident, critical information can be spread out and in various places in the medical records, accident report, taxi information, photos, receipts and insurance records.
Having these records in order will make the claims process a little easier to navigate. We are able to advise you on the kinds of information you might wish to collect and which you should have access to.
Top Questions About Taxi Accident Claims
So what do I do if I'm in a taxi accident?
Record the accident scene, obtain taxi and driver information, collect witness information and take photographs of the vehicles, environment, and visible injuries if possible without risk. Get proper medical care and documentation of the accident.
What insurance is applicable following a taxi accident?
Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the coverage which may apply may vary and whether you were a passenger, driver or other road user and if the policies involved. Requirements for insurance may also differ depending on where the taxi is based and the kind of taxi service.
Is it possible to claim compensation for a taxi accident?
Depending on the circumstances of the accident, parties involved and insurance coverage, there may be options available to the passenger. Having details of the taxi driver, the trip, the taxi, the accident, and the injuries can aid in determining what happened.
After a Taxi Accident, What Information Should I Keep?
Retain records of the taxi company’s or driver’s information, trip details, photos, witness information, accident reports, medical records, treatment documents, receipts and insurance communications regarding the accident.
