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Can I sue the cab company for uninsured cab driver?
Asked on Sep 10th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Washington
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I was rear ended by a cab driver and later found out his policy was lapsed. Can I sue the cab company for having an uninsured cab driver on the road?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Sue the cab co. problem might be that he is an independent contractor.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Business Counseling & General Corporate Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Most likely. There are special provisions relating to taxi cabs in Washington, and Seattle in particular. You should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area to help you with this.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes. Sue the owner of the cab, the driver of the cab, and the company which has the logos and signs and phone numbers all over the cab.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Regulatory Attorney serving Spokane, WA
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Deissner Law Office, P.C.
Most likely the cab company uses drivers who are independent contractors to avoid liability. However they might be found negligent for not making sure their drivers had insurance. Send a letter to the cab company asserting a claim and see what they say.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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You can probably sue the cab company for the damage its driver cause, unless the driver is considered an independent contractor.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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In Florida, the owner of a vehicle is as responsible for injuries caused by the vehicle as the driver is, so the answer to your question is YES.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Maybe. It depends on whether the cab driver is an independent contractor. Your easiest route would be to make a collision claim and a uninsured motorist claim (if you were hurt) with your own insurance and let them worry about getting their money back.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Only if you have injuries that go unpaid.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2013 at 4:58 PM