What Are My Legal Rights as Passenger When Injured in a Car Accident?

A car accident can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you may be especially confused about the legal process you must follow in accordance with Florida Laws. A car accident lawyer may help you determine who you should make your personal injury claim with when you’re a passenger in a vehicle. Attorney Joe Zarzaur explains what to do and what special considerations do a passenger has that is in a vehicle that is at fault or not at fault for a car accident.

Topics include:

1. Identify the driver at fault - is it the driver of the car you are riding in or the driver of another vehicle?

2. Do both drivers share liability? If you rode as a passenger in one of the vehicles you may file a claim with both insurance companies in order to recover costs.

3. What if the driver is a family member or coworker or friend?

4. Do passengers ever share liability for an accident? In the case of a passenger willingly getting into a car with a driver that is drunk or otherwise intoxicated driver could cause your claim to be dismissed by the driver’s insurance company. A claim can also be dismissed if the passenger distracted the driver.

5. Important to document, just the same as a driver in an accident. You will need to find out how the accident occurred and document it when filing your claim or contacting an attorney to assist you with your case. Follow the car wreck checklist - just like if you were the driver.

6. The types of damages you can claim - Medical bills (including future medical bills), property damage, pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent injury or disability

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