Philadelphia Taxi Accident

[rod175]

What is the name of your state? Philadelphia, Pa.

I am a taxi driver. I work as an independent contractor. I had an accident in Philadelphia Pa back in January. I rear-ended a vehicle at low speed. They are now saying they are injured. The vehicles were not damaged. My company is suppose to carry me on their insurance policy. When the accident occured the insurance company said I was not covered by the cab company policy.

The cab company is being sued as a result of the of the accident. I am named in the lawsuit as a responsible party due to negligent driving or something like that.

My questions are : Do I need a lawyer ?, is this covered by unisured motorist insurance ? Am I going to end up paying someone for the rest of my life because of this? Is the cab company liable for not having required insurance?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

You failed to abide by your vehicle lease agreement with the taxi company. In it, you'll read, probably for the first time, that it was your responsibility to have vehicle insurance.

It's the same thing if you had leased a vehicle from a car dealership. In effect, when you lease, you're only "borrowing" the car; it's never your car. But, during the life of the lease, you're the one obligated to buy insurance.

So, basically, you're screwed.

IAAL