Filing a Passenger Accident Claim
If you or someone you love were involved in a motor vehicle accident as a passenger, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. In fact, there are likely several different individuals who may be legally responsible for the accident. It is vital to understand the actual cause of the crash in order to figure out who should be responsible. Also, If you are a passenger in a vehicle that is a part of a car accident, it is important that you obtain as much information as possible while at the scene of the accident. In some cases, an accident may be caused by the driver of the vehicle in which you were a passenger of. This is usually the first party we would look to in determining fault for the accident. If there was only one car involved in your accident, this would likely be the only party who could be held responsible. Though, when you have numerous cars involved, determining liability and fault for the accident can become complex. Of course, when a car accident occurs with multiple cars, a passenger can file a claim against the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident. Dealing with the claims process can be difficult for many. For that reason, we suggest speaking with a car accident lawyer that can help you determine who you should file a lawsuit against as an injured passenger in a car accident. In this blog post, we will discuss the damages available in passenger accident claims.
Damages in Passenger Accident Claims
Since passengers are usually not driving at the time an accident occurs, they are usually not held liable for any of the damage or injuries that ensues. The good news is that if you were a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash, you could certainly recover compensation for your injuries. Typically, passengers can obtain damages to cover medical and rehabilitative costs, pain and suffering (emotional distress), lost income, and any reduction in future earning capacity.
Additionally, a passenger may be able to get punitive damages awarded if they clearly prove that the responsible driver injured them willfully, wantonly, or recklessly. Depending on the seriousness of the injuries, of course. The best thing you can do to protect your rights under Florida law is to get medical treatment for your injuries after an accident. Remember, some injuries appear weeks or months after an accident. Any delay in getting proper medical care can potentially hurt your car accident claim or lawsuit in the future. Here are some of the most common types of injuries passengers sustain in car accidents:
- Whiplash
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Fractures and Broken Bones
- Neck Injuries
Speak with a Car Accident Lawyer Today!
Car accidents are tremendously common in the state of Florida. If you or someone you love were hurt in a car accident, it is wise to contact a car accident attorney so that you can get information on how to make a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company or file a lawsuit against said party if necessary. The damages that can be recovered in a car accident claim or lawsuit are meant to take care of the many expenses you may be faced with after an accident. Car accident injuries can be severe and for many victims, medical treatment can add up to thousands of dollars. Meeting with a car accident lawyer can facilitate the claims process. The car accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero can assist you with your personal injury claim and help you deal with insurance adjusters and all aspects of the insurance claims process. At Suarez and Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover, we won’t charge you a dime. Not to mention, we also provide free slip and fall accident consultations where we evaluate the facts of your case and provide you with an overview of potential courses of action you may take. Our lawyers can provide you with efficiency, experience, vital information, and can help obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injury. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
Miami-Dade: Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Tamiami, and Westchester.
Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Weston; and Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach.
