Compensation for Passengers in Car Accidents

Car Accident Settlements for Passengers

If you or a loved one are injured in a crash, you can pursue compensation.

As a passenger, you are entitled to relief for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages from the at-fault party.

In some cases, your driver's insurance coverage may be responsible for covering injuries and vehicle damage.

 

The car accident lawyers at Lawsuit Legal can help you recover what you are entitled as a passenger in a car accident.

In our experience, insurance companies don't like to settle with passengers for as much as drivers.

You have to make them pay.

Being seriously injured as a passenger in a vehicle doesn't make the medical bills less expensive or lessen the pain and suffering.

Our proven car accident lawyers are standing by and can help you obtain a settlement that reflects what you are really owed.

Share the details of your personal injury case with our attorneys and get a free legal consultation to learn your legal options today.

Don't settle for less than you deserve, and don't expect the insurance companies to play fair.

When another driver caused the crash that injured you, you deserve to be compensated for your losses - let us help you maximize what you're owed.

Remember, as a passenger in a car accident, you have as much right to seek compensation for your injuries as the driver. In most cases, passengers are not considered at fault and may be entitled to compensation even if the driver of their vehicle was responsible for the crash. What parties may be liable and what paths an injury claimant has to recovery will depend on the unique circumstances of the case.

A skilled personal injury lawyer will help you recover compensation for your injuries and damages - it's their primary function. Your legal team will help you maximize what you are owed and navigate the legal process to obtain the best possible outcome.

Who’s Liable For Your Injuries

Determining fault in a car accident is a critical first step in a legal claim. An auto accident lawyer's first step is to review the details of what happened and figure out who should be sued for damages. Hurt passengers may have suffered injuries due to the negligent actions of another driver or sometimes the driver of your vehicle.

In some cases, fault can be shared amongst several involved parties. Depending on the jurisdiction and personal injury laws in play, it may have significant implications for a legal claim and potential for compensation. Depending on the circumstances, it's not always so simple as the driver who hit you is responsible for damages.

If you were a passenger when you were critically injured in a collision caused by someone else, you have the right to take legal action against the liable party. Determining liability under the circumstances will be the first order of business when you sit down with your legal team to discuss your case. In most cases, passengers are not held responsible for car accidents. However, there are rare exceptions, including taking control of the vehicle from the driver, knowingly entering a vehicle driven by a drunk driver or reckless actions taken by passengers which can impair the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.

In most cases, passengers will file a separate personal injury claim with the insurance company of the at-fault driver. This may mean filing a lawsuit against the driver of the car you occupied in some cases.

Maximizing Damages & What You Are Owed

During the initial investigation, your personal injury attorney will be able to help you assess a full accounting of the damages you may be entitled. In our experience, insurers try to bully victims, and the first settlement offer is usually pathetically low. After a serious collision, injury victims are understandably overwhelmed. The insurance companies commonly try to take advantage of this confusion to rush through a fast settlement. Most passenger injury victims don't know what they are up against until it's too late. The following are some of the potential damages which should be considered in a fair settlement:

• Medical Costs - All medical bills from required healthcare, treatment expenses, and any future required medical care relating to the injuries sustained.
• Pain and Suffering - When state law allows, any and all pain and suffering considerations and other non-economic damages with merit under personal injury law.
• Significant Property Damage - An assessment of all property damage, cargo, or surrounding property resulting from the car accident.
• Lost Wages and Future Income - The inclusion of past and future wages lost and economic impact allowable.
• Long-term Injury and Disability - Recovery for any disability and life-long impairment sustained as a result of an accident.
• Wrongful Death - Potential wrongful death claims for passengers killed in a fatal accident.
• Disfigurement - Compensation for disfiguring injuries resulting from burns and scarring. Recovery for limb loss and or amputation injuries.
• Emotional Distress - Compensation for mental and emotional trauma for plaintiffs provided for by law.

When you've been hurt in a car accident which was the fault of another, you deserve to be made whole.

The sooner a passenger contacts a lawyer after a serious accident the better. Doing so will give your law firm more time to investigate in order to build a strong case.