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Would you hire a cab which you thought was likely to be in a taxi crash? No, of course you wouldn't, but you may do so unwittingly if the driver or his vehicle are not up to specified safety standards.
A random check of taxi cabs in a Leicestershire borough in September 2009 found a number of drivers in breach of their licences.
The operation involving police, Department for Transport inspectors and Oadby and Wigston Borough Council officials saw 17 vehicles inspected.
Mechanical faults on one taxi led to the immediate suspension of the vehicle licence, another cab driver was issued with a notice to get faults rectified and a further five were found to be in breach of licence safety conditions.
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's senior legal and licensing officer, Gary Waterfield, said, "The council puts great importance on the safety of the public when using taxis and private hire vehicles.
"The holding of regular spot checks such as this, is intended to demonstrate to the taxi and private hire trade that the council will not tolerate those who do not take their obligations to comply with safety measures seriously.
"The checks will also help to reassure the public that the local taxi trade is up to standard."
Even the most safety-conscious company and its drivers can still be involved in a taxi accident and if you are a passenger at the time you might be unfortunate enough to suffer a personal injury or other difficulties in a vehicle accident which was not your fault.
Wherever you live in the UK, if you have sustained injury while travelling in a taxi, it may be possible to claim 100 percent compensation for your pain, suffering, medical expenses and loss of earnings.
Whether you believe it was the taxi driver who is responsible for your injuries or another motorist, our knowledgeable advisors can quickly help you establish whether it might be in your interests to proceed with a passenger compensation claim.
Making a claim for damages is your legal and civil right. All our solicitors are drawn from leading firms governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Win or lose, you can rest assured that their services are completely free of charge.
Furthermore, we also undertake to protect you from the costs, fees and disbursements of the opponent while also ensuring all our winning clients receive 100 percent of the money awarded them: we never take a cut.
To find out more about how we can help you after a taxi crash, echat, complete an online claim form or call us now, on 0800 10 757 95 for obligation-free advice.
