More and more people are sharing lifts with friends, family or work colleagues now to reduce travel costs and to help cut down traffic congestion. This however means that there will be more people involved in car accidents whilst being a passenger.
If you have been a passenger in a car and have suffered an injury as a result of an accident then you are entitled to make a claim for compensation for your injury. If the accident is as a result of the negligence of the driver of the car you were in or if the accident is as a result of the negligence of another road user then you can make a claim for compensation for your injury.
It can be a very distressing time following an accident and even more so if you have been injured and you maybe unsure what steps to take to make a claim for compensation.
Don’t worry if in your opinion the accident was the fault of the driver of the car you were in, this person should be insured and would not have to pay any compensation out of their own pocket. Their insurance will also cover the legal costs of any claim if you are successful.
To help your case, it can assist your solicitor if you follow these steps, but always check with your solicitor what they require:
- Get the driver of the cars details as well as their insurance company details
- Get the details of the other road user and their insurance company details
- Get the details of any witnesses
- Go to the hospital or see a doctor about your injury
These details are very important as in order to make a claim, you will need to give these details to the solicitor acting on your behalf.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of a car accident in which you were a passenger, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will advise you. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.