Bus and Taxi Accidents

New York is a city of over 8 million people – and each morning, the vast majority of the population ventures out to work, to visit friends, or to go on various errands. With 30,000 people living in each square mile of the city, it’s no surprise that the streets are congested with pedestrians, bikers, buses, taxis, limos, cars, and trucks at almost all hours of the day.

It’s also no surprise that, with so many people trying to get so many different places so quickly, accidents happen in the city often. However, the matter of an accident on the streets of New York City is often much more complex than an accident between two privately-owned and insured cars. Depending on who hit you, who was driving, and what their specific insurance coverage is, your case could be significantly different when considering even the smallest details.

Brian Primes has devoted years to understanding the rules of the road in New York when it comes to bus, taxi, subway, and public transportation accidents. If you have been seriously injured while commuting in New York, he can help you not only piece together your case, but also to understand exactly who was responsible and exactly what you are owed. Brian Primes understands the particulars of no-fault insurance, deductibles, and liability so that you don’t have to navigate your accident alone. More than that, he can explain your situation to you and coordinate the medical and legal aspects of your case so that you better comprehend New York law and how it can protect you.

Taxi and Livery Accidents

There were 9,128 taxicab and livery crashes in New York City in 2006. Of those injured, over 20% were either seriously injured or killed. Each year, over 240 million people step into a taxi, and the average New Yorker steps into a cab 100 times annually. Even if you don’t use taxis, chances are you share the streets with them – whether you drive, bike, or walk as your major mode of transportation.

With about 30 accidents involving cabs each day in Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, it’s important to know that while licensed cabs and car services are required to carry a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 in liability, unlicensed “gypsy” car services may not be insured at all or have only minimum coverage. Also, since multiple people are often involved in taxi and limousine crashes, even $300,000 split between several serious injuries may not be substantial.

Generally, each taxicab accident is unique, depending on the details and intricacies of the case. New York law is difficult to follow clearly, and insurance plans and particulars are even more fraught with confusing language and terms. If you have been involved in a taxi or limo accident, you need an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to assist you in obtaining the compensation that you deserve.  

Do you need to talk to someone today about your taxi or livery accident? Call Brian Primes today at (718) 918-9090 or toll free at (877) 692-2731.

Bus and Mass Transit Accidents

New York City has an extensive bus network consisting of over 5,800 buses that carry over 2 million passengers each day on 230 routes. With that sheer volume of activity, bus and Mass Transit accidents occur daily in the city. Whether you are involved in a bus crash or were injured due to a sudden stop, closing doors, or fall, buses and subway accidents can alter your life permanently and cost you dearly in lost wages and accumulating hospital and therapy bills.

Many are surprised to learn that even if a number of people are injured in the same public transportation accident, each victim may have a very different potential case with a very different solution. Liability is determined by a number of factors, including the severity of each injury and the specific losses of each person. For example, many insured passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are surprised to find that their primary source of compensation is likely to be their own homeowner’s insurance.

Being injured in a bus, subway, or public transportation accident can be painful, confusing, and stressful – and understanding the legal aspects of what transpired can be even more frustrating and confusing. Brian Primes can help you understand your case and move forward toward a solution and, ultimately, toward collecting damages. For a free, no-obligation consultation, call us at (718) 918-9090 or toll free at (877) 692-2731. Prevent future negligence by the party who injured you and secure your rightful settlement.

In both bus and taxi accidents, be sure to:

• Make sure that the police as well as medical help are called to the scene and that you do not leave without speaking to them. Obtain the name, badge number, and precinct of the police officer writing the accident report so that you can easily track down a copy of the report at a later date.
• Seek medical treatment and evaluation as soon as possible and, after that, strictly follow your doctor’s orders concerning follow-up exams, treatments, and therapies. This not only ensures your best possible physical recovery but also protects your legal rights.
• Take photos of the accident scene if you are able and collect any other information that you can, such as contact information for possible witnesses to the accident.

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Frequent Questions for Bus and Taxi Accidents:

• Who is responsible for medical and lost wage coverage when injured on a bus in New York?