PASSENGER ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

Injured Passenger Accident Compensation Claim

If you are injured in a road traffic accident as a passenger in a motor vehicle then you will be entitled to receive compensation from one or other of the drivers insurers. The circumstances in which a passenger can contribute to the cause of an accident are almost non existent and as a result a passenger will almost always be able to claim compensation for personal injury even if the driver at fault is a close friend or relative. A passenger accident compensation claim is totally risk free and the award of damages is paid in full with no deductions.

Personal Injury Compensation

The amount of damages awarded in a passenger accident compensation claim depends on the severity of the injury, the recovery time and whether or not there are any long-term or permanent disabilities. Compensation may be reduced if the passenger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Compensation Claims – Preservation Of Evidence

If you were not the driver of the vehicle and have suffered person injury in a vehicle collision and you intend to make a passenger accident compensation claim there are matters that you should attend to in regards to the preservation of evidence in order to maximise your damages award. Passengers, not just drivers, should write down their version of events as soon as possible if they intend to claim compensation. Immediately after the accident you should visit either your GP or the A&E department of your local hospital for examination. This will provide a permanent written record of any injuries you suffered. You should continue to attend for treatment if appropriate and should keep a record of all medical appointments including any physiotherapy sessions that you are recommended to attend. You should also try to photograph the accident location and any damage caused to the vehicles. You should keep a record of all parties involved in the accident together with the contact details of any witnesses. If you have suffered injury it is advisable to keep a diary of all events subsequent to the accident and you should also keep a note of all expenditure and retain any bills or invoices.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

If you have suffered personal injury as an innocent passenger in a vehicle collision you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. It does not matter which driver was at fault, whether it was the driver of your vehicle or the driver of the other vehicle you are still entitled to compensation. As a passenger even if your own driver was fully to blame and is a close relative or friend you can still claim compensation from the insurers. An injured child passenger can claim against the driver even if the driver is the father or mother of the child. A wife can claim against her husband and vice versa. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.