PASSENGER ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CLAIM SOLICITOR

A passengers who is injured in a car accident has the right to bring a claim for compensation no matter who was driving or who was to blame. Our passenger accident compensation claim solicitors are experts in personal injury law with proven success – they are all members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts. We can help you to obtain full and fair compensation for your injuries. We guarantee committed representation and the highest level of professionalism. Our solicitors take a client-centred approach to legal representation and utilise the no win no fee scheme in representing clients. You pay nothing upfront and you do not have to finance the claims process. Win or lose there is no charge. We guarantee that our claims are completely risk-free.

Different factors come into effect when bringing a passenger accident compensation claim as opposed to a driver claim. The passenger will either bring a claim against a third party, such as the driver of another motor vehicle on the road or against the driver of the car in which they were a passenger. There could also be cases where both the driver and a third party are each partly responsible for the accident.

If the driver responsible for the accident does not have car insurance, the injured passenger can seek compensation through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). Compensation through the MIB is also available in cases where the responsible party cannot be traced in the case of a hit and run accident. MIB cases are run on a no win no fee basis however terms and conditions may vary.

Very rarely can a passenger be held liable for the accident, but it is possible. It may be found, for example, that the passenger distracted the driver, causing the driver to lose control of the car. There are also situations in which the passenger can be held at least partially responsible for their own injuries. For instance, a passenger could be partially liable if they knowingly got into a vehicle with a driver who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Also, if the passenger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, the defendant may argue that the passenger is guilty of contributory negligence. Contributory negligence in a passenger accident compensation claim means that the passenger's own actions are partly to blame for the outcome. A finding of contributory negligence will reduce the amount of compensation that the passenger is awarded.

The issue of contributory negligence in a passenger accident compensation claim is different when the passenger is a child. If the child’s failure to wear a seatbelt is found to have contributed to their injuries, the driver of the vehicle may be held partially responsible. Note that in this case the driver can be held responsible for some of the child’s injuries even if the driver is not liable for the accident itself.

To speak with a qualified passenger accident compensation claim solicitor, simply call us on our helpline or complete the contact form. We can guide you through the claims process step by step. There is absolutely no charge for the consultation and you are under no obligation to proceed with your claim.