Car Passenger Claims

In these times of economic and environmental saving, sharing cars with friends, co-workers and family members is a great idea. However, many people are unsure about the steps to take in claiming compensation following an accident in which they were a passenger. You may feel awkward about claiming as a passenger, particularly if the driver was somebody you know, but you shouldn’t.

As a passenger you are legally classed as the innocent victim of a car accident and the driver is legally required to be insured against claims for an accident. The purpose of car insurance is to protect the driver against claims and ensure they aren’t hit financially in such an event. Even if you know and care about the driver, it should not put you off making a claim. Your personal injury will not cost them anything. They may lose their no claims bonus, but they are likely to whether you claim or not. Your compensation will be paid for entirely by their insurance company.

If you have received injuries from an accident while you were a passenger in a car at work, you may be able to claim on your employer’s business insurance and you may also be able to make an accident at work claim.

Possible Passenger Injuries



The majority of car passenger claims are for whiplash, but there are a number of injuries that a passenger can receive in a car accident, including:

 

  • Lacerations
  • Burns
  • Broken bones
  • Brain damage
  • Spinal injury



Involvement in an accident may also result in some form of psychological trauma, which can still be claimed for if you are required to attend therapy.

Passenger Injury Compensation



Victims of a car accident can have their lives severely affected. The injuries sustained can result in time off work, meaning a loss of earnings, and those with severe injuries may not be able to do their job at all anymore. At Lawson Taylor we know that compensation won’t make your injuries disappear or ever make up for trauma of experiencing a car accident, but it can help get your life back on track, and we are committed to helping you make that happen. A specialist personal injury solicitor will deal with your passenger claim with sensitivity and professionalism on a No Win No Fee basis. We will help you in any way we can, every step of the way and guarantee that you will keep 100% compensation.



If you believe you are entitled to passenger injury compensation then contact Lawson Taylor today.