Taxi Cab Accidents in Las Vegas — Your Rights as a Passenger

Taxi Accident Statistics

Las Vegas taxis are involved in approximately 2,500 accidents per year, and roughly 3,000 citations per year are issued to cab drivers for driving offenses. Las Vegas taxi drivers carried over 46 million fares in a recent year, according to the Nevada Taxicab Authority.

Common Causes of Taxi Accidents

• Brake failure due to poor maintenance
• Careless or aggressive driving
• Speeding and weaving through traffic
• Abrupt stops causing passengers to hit the taxi partition
• Running into passengers who just exited or are waiting for a cab

Duty of Care

Taxi owners and operators have a legal duty to maintain their vehicles properly and drive safely. Failure to maintain brakes, tires, signals, or other critical components can create liability for resulting injuries.

What to Do After a Taxi Accident

1. Get the driver’s name, license number, and phone number
2. Record the cab company name and the taxi’s plate number
3. Get contact information from witnesses
4. Call the police and get the report number
5. Take photos at the scene if possible
6. Seek medical attention immediately
7. Contact an attorney before giving recorded statements

Preserving Evidence

Many Las Vegas cabs have video cameras and “black boxes” that record speed, velocity, and time of impact. This evidence is not shared automatically and must be formally requested. If too much time passes, video can be recorded over, destroying crucial evidence. Attorney Eric Woods acts quickly to preserve this evidence for his clients.