Some things you Must Know if You Are a Seriously Injured Passenger in a Car Accident
If you were seriously hurt in a vehicle accident in which you were a passenger, you have several options when it comes to being compensated for your injuries. You are entitled to medical care, pain, suffering, and other damages that you have suffered by a driver’s negligence, whether it was that of the driver whose vehicle hit yours, or the driver in whose vehicle you were a passenger.
First, the odds are in your favor that someone’s auto insurance, even yours if you carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can compensate you. Usually, PIP coverage can only pay you after you have exhausted all other policies involving the drivers.
In theory, filing an insurance claim after a car accident should work like this:
Driver A is somehow negligent and causes an accident in which driver B (and you) is hurt.
Driver B contacts driver A’s insurance company to receive compensation.
Driver A’s insurance company determines the full extent of driver B’s damages.
Driver A’s insurance company then pays for the expenses associated with driver B’s injuries, your injuries, and any property damage or loss to either of you.
Unfortunately, the process is rarely this straightforward. Numerous factors can complicate things. Driver A may not have insurance or may not have enough coverage. A passenger in one of the vehicles might have been injured, and Driver A may fight charges of liability. Denial of his negligence can turn a simple process into a tangled legal nightmare. An experienced auto accident attorney can help you receive the compensation you need, regardless of your particular situation.
Since an informed client is the best client, this article will share some of the ins-and-outs of compensation to passengers when they become part of what can be a complicated insurance claim or civil case. Once you learn these dynamics, we hope you will see why it is in your best interest to retain an experienced auto accident injury attorney.
Passengers have numerous options available for seeking compensation if they are injured in an accident. A passenger in the plaintiff’s car may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the negligent driver in addition to the lawsuit filed by the plaintiff. You may also be able to seek compensation through the plaintiff’s insurance policy. As we’ve mentioned, even if you are a passenger in the car driven by the responsible party, you may be able to seek compensation from one or both of the insurance companies involved. You may even be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to secure the full extent of the compensation you are owed.
The auto accident lawyers at our Texas Law Firm have effectively handled car accident litigation for over 30 years. We’ve won favorable verdicts and settlements against nearly every major auto insurer in the state. Insurance companies recognize our name. And the reputation that precedes us is beneficial in securing special attention to our clients’ claims from these insurers. Our goal is to make sure that you recover as much as possible for your injuries and make this sometimes complicated legal process as easy as possible for you.
Put our years of experience to work for you. Know your rights, how to proceed with your claim, and how much compensation you can secure from your auto injury case. Call our Law Firm now at 1(800) 862-1260 (toll-free) for a free consultation and find out how we can help you recover the full fair value of the damages you have suffered through the negligence of another driver.
This Blog was posted By The Carabin & Shaw Law Firm. principle Office in San Antonio, Texas
