Giving advice to people who were injured as a passenger in an accident is normally very simple. You almost certainly have a claim for compensation. A passenger would have to do something extreme and unusual to have been at fault for the accident they were involved in – and no matter who was at fault for the accident, as long as it wasn’t them, they are entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Types of passenger claims where you can be compensated:
- You are in a car and the driver loses control and goes off road, causing you injuries
- You are in a car which is involved in a collision with another vehicle
- You are on a bus which for no reason slams on its brakes throwing you out of your seat (perhaps the driver wasn’t concentrating and only saw the red traffic lights at last minute)
Those are just a few examples of the most common types of successful passenger claims that we at The Injury Lawyers deal with on a regular basis.
At the end of the day it doesn’t matter whether you were a passenger in the vehicle whose driver was negligent, or you were the innocent passenger and can receive compensation for any injuries you have.
A few people have voiced concerns about making a claim for compensation where the driver who was at fault for their accident was a family member or friend and they are concerned that they will be suing them. What you should note is that you will be getting compensation from their insurer, not them, and this is the exact reason why we insurance is compulsory in the first place, so that if accidents happen, people can be compensated and vehicles can be repaired.
If you were a passenger in a vehicle and have been injured, give us at The Injury Lawyers a call today on 0800 634 75 75. We will be able to properly advise you on your potential claim, guide you through the claims process, and let you know about the unique way in which we work which means that there are no costs to yourselves, meaning that you get to keep 100% of the maximum compensation you deserve.
