Is a taxi cab company liable for passenger injuries in an accident?

In most jurisdictions, taxi cab companies are considered common carriers and, as such, are held to a high standard of care for the safety of their passengers. This means that they are generally liable for passenger injuries sustained in an accident if the accident was caused by the negligence of the taxi cab driver or the company itself.

For example, if a taxi cab driver is speeding and causes an accident, or if the taxi cab is not properly maintained and a mechanical failure causes an accident, the taxi cab company may be held liable for the passenger's injuries.

However, there may be some defenses that the taxi cab company can raise to avoid liability. For example, if the passenger was partially responsible for the accident by, for example, failing to wear a seatbelt, the taxi cab company may be able to reduce its liability.

If you are a passenger in a taxi cab accident, it is important to speak to an attorney to discuss your rights and options.