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Experienced Personal Injury Solicitors

Individuals injured in car accidents caused by a negligent driver have a right to seek compensation. You do not have to be the one behind the wheel in order to bring a claim. Those riding in cars, but not driving who are involved in a collision caused by a negligent driver can make a passenger accident claim for compensation for their injuries. Our solicitors deal exclusively with matters related to personal injury claims and can provide representation to victims of negligent car drivers throughout the UK.

A passenger accident claim for compensation will be dealt with on a no win no fee basis. Win or lose there is no charge and compensation is paid in full. Bringing a passenger accident claim is totally risk-free with no upfront payments. Just contact us by completing the form or by using the helpline. You will be given free advice on passenger accident claims, with no further obligation, by a solicitor who is a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts.

Identifying the Responsible Party

There is a general misconception as to whom passengers can make claim against. Sometimes injured passengers do not realise that they can bring claims against the driver of the vehicle in which they were riding. The accident does not have to be caused by the driver of the other car in order to seek compensation. Passengers are particularly reticent to file a claim if the driver was a friend or family member but of course the compensation in a passenger accident claim will usually be paid by an insurance company and not the driver.

Also, you are not limited to bringing a passenger accident claim for compensation against just one driver. If both drivers were negligent and each played a role in causing the accident, then claims can be made against each of them.

The law holds passengers accountable for their actions as well. Occasionally the passenger may be proven partially responsible for causing the accident because they distracted the driver, whether intentionally or not. In these cases, the amount of compensation awarded to the passenger may be reduced accordingly.

Victims of negligent drivers may have a difficult time knowing who to file a passenger accident claim against. Accidents occur quickly, and a passenger may not know exactly what happened. Passengers riding in the backseat of the vehicle are even less likely to have closely observed the events leading up to the accident. That is one reason why car accident victims should seek the advice and assistance of qualified solicitor. A personal injury solicitor can help you determine if you have a claim and against whom the claim should be filed.

Rights of the Defendant

Often the victim only makes a passenger accident claim for compensation against one of the drivers. In these cases, the defendant has the right to request that the driver of the other vehicle also be held accountable for the collision. Defendants bring the other driver into the proceedings in hopes of reducing the amount of compensation they will have to pay. If both drivers are found responsible for the accident, then each driver is responsible for paying their portion of the compensation awarded to the victim.

The Role of Insurance Companies

As far as the claimant is concerned, which driver is at fault is not particularly important. If the driver or drivers are found negligent, then the claimant will be awarded full compensation. In many cases, going to court is not necessary because the driver's insurance company agrees to pay the compensation in order to save on legal expenses. It is then up to the insurance companies of both drivers to determine which driver was at fault.