You’re out on the town with friends, cruising the strip and enjoying yourself in the passenger seat, when suddenly the unthinkable occurs: a horrible accident which leaves you in pain and even disabled. You’ve got a long road to recovery and you feel like someone should be held responsible for the damages you’ve suffered.
Many people wonder if they can get compensated for being a passenger in a car accident lawsuit. The answer is an unequivocal, “Yes, you can.” Read about passenger injuries in car accident lawsuits, how you can get compensation for your injuries, and how a Las Vegas car accident attorney can help.
Passenger Injuries in Car Accident Lawsuits
Getting hurt in a car accident is one of the worst things imaginable. The good news is that passenger injuries in car accident lawsuits are often easier to collect than those for drivers. The reason for this is fairly simple: almost every personal injury case depends on proving liability. In the vast majority of situations, a passenger couldn’t possibly have been responsible for the accident.
There are, of course, exceptions, such as you physically interfering with the driver, an animal suddenly appearing in front of the car out of the night, or an invisible patch of black ice. Barring circumstances like these, however, as the passenger you are pretty clearly a victim in the case, and you’ll be entitled to damages from whichever driver was responsible.
How Does a Passenger Injury Claim Work?
The process of filing a passenger injury claim is basically the same as any other injury claim. You will need to determine who was at fault, or make a claim against both drivers. As with other claims, you could be entitled to a range of damages, including (but not limited to):
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost potential future income
- Damage to relationships and quality of life
- Pain and suffering
When a Las Vegas Car Accident Attorney Can Help
Insurance companies are notorious for attempting to avoid settling these claims. They might try any of a number of tactics — shifting blame to the other driver, onto you or denying blame entirely; claiming you’re not that badly hurt; trying to pressure you into accepting lowball offers and more.
It can be very difficult to face denials from one insurance company, let alone multiple ones as you might deal with in a multi-car accident. This is why you need the services of a qualified Las Vegas car accident attorney. A qualified and experienced attorney knows exactly how to fight back against these denial tactics, and protect your rights aggressively.
If you’ve been in a car accident in the Las Vegas area and need help with your claim, the attorneys at Eglet Prince are here to help. We’ve got years of experience helping people just like you to get justice, and we can help you, too. Just get in touch with us today via email or give us a call, and we’ll sit down for a free case consultation.
