Passengers involved in a car accident are considered free of liability for the accident, unless they committed an overt act that distracted the driver or in any other way contributed to the accident. On the other hand, if you get into a vehicle knowing that the driver is intoxicated, you may have "assumed the risk" of being in an accident.

It may be possible for you to receive compensation for your injuries if you are a passenger and are injured in a car accident. If you are injured, be sure to see a doctor immediately. As a passenger, you may have the right to make a claim against all negligent parties. This can include the driver of the car you were riding in when the accident occurred, as well as the drivers of other vehicles involved.

In order to maximize the chance of receiving compensation for your injuries, it is vitally important that you obtain as much information about the circumstances of the accident as possible:

Who was driving each car?
What happened?
What were the weather or road conditions?
Were there any witnesses?

These independent observations can be the key to building a successful case. Passengers of vehicles involved in car accidents have the right to compensation for their injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death after being a passenger in a car accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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