If you were travelling as a passenger in a car, on a motorcycle or on any mode of public transport and you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident, you can claim compensation for your injuries and other financial losses.
All owners of vehicles must have in place an insurance policy that covers their liability for personal injury claims made by passengers in their vehicle at the time of an accident.
As a passenger who has suffered an injury you may make a personal injury compensation claim against the driver of the vehicle who was at fault for the accident. This could involve making a compensation claim against the driver of the vehicle in which you were travelling or against the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident.
Should I make a personal injury claim if I know the negligent driver?
It is important to note that it is the responsibility of the negligent driver’s insurance company to deal with your personal injury compensation claim and not the driver. Therefore, if the driver at fault for the accident is someone you know, such as a family member or friend, you should not worry about making a personal injury claim – their insurance company will pay your compensation and legal costs.
If the negligent driver is someone you know, they may only lose their no claims bonus. In any event, they will be making a claim against their own insurance policy for the cost of repairs to their vehicle. However, their no claims bonus may be protected, so it is possible they will not be financially prejudiced.
Invariably, passengers are innocent victims of accidents and can suffer minor injuries but sometimes they sustain a severe, life-changing injury, requiring expert legal advice in order to assist in recovering the maximum compensation they deserve.
Through our panel of specialist personal injury compensation solicitors, we can help you make an injury claim, free of charge. We guarantee that you will keep 100% of the damages awarded to you, and that our solicitors will act for you on a no win no fee basis. You will at no stage be asked to pay anything towards your legal costs-win or lose.
Our service is free, so if you think you may be entitled to make a passenger compensation claim for your personal injury please give us a call on 0800 028 9995.
Alternatively, you may wish to submit details of your passenger claim online via our claim form or chat to one of our legally trained advisors through our live online chat service.
