Passenger Accident Compensation

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Anyone can be injured in a road traffic accident, whether you are the driver, a passenger or a pedestrian. 

There is also a large range of scenarios that could result in an accident. For example, you could be using public transport like a train, bus or taxi or you could be travelling in your friend’s car. No matter the scenario, if you were injured in an accident that was not your fault, you could be eligible to claim personal injury compensation.

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online. 

Passenger Accident Injuries

There are many ways in which you could be injured as a passenger. Some common injuries include: 

• Whiplash 
• Broken bones
• Trauma 
• Head and brain injuries
• Burns
• Facial disfigurement injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Limb amputation

The effects and impact of these injuries will vary from person to person depending upon the severity. The most serious kinds of accidents can cause a high level of stress for victims and their families. If you have been unable to return to work due to your injuries, then you can likely recover any current or future financial losses relating to this impact upon your life. If you have extra medical costs such as physiotherapy sessions, it is usually possible to get money to cover this sort of treatment under compensation.

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If you have experienced whiplash, which is one of the more common types of passenger accident injuries, then you will likely experience neck stiffness and pain. While this might not be serious, it can often prevent you from doing a lot of physical activities and it can sometimes cause psychological distress due to the pain. Therefore, psychological distress will also be brought into account when calculating the amount of compensation, you are owed. 

On the higher end of the injury scale, you may have become paralysed due to your accident. You might need constant care, either from a professional or a family member and you may need adjustments to be made to your home in order for you to continue living there. Compensation will take into account how your injuries have impacted upon your quality of life and ability to function. 

To calculate how much compensation you could be owed, use our compensation calculator.

Starting your Passenger Accident Claim

After addressing your injuries at a hospital, you should contact a personal injury lawyer who specialises in accident claims to begin your personal injury claim. There is usually a three-year time period from the day that your accident occurred for when you can make a claim. Therefore, you should begin the claims process as soon as you feel ready. 

While it can seem difficult and distressing to bring a claim against a driver If you know them personally, the law and the ability to claim is there to protect you and ensure that you can get the best recovery possible after an accident. You should not have to suffer because of someone else’s negligence. While the cost of their insurance might increase in the future due to having a claim against their record, if they have insurance your friend or family member will not have to pay out of pocket for the compensation. 

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered a road traffic accident then you could be eligible to claim compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. 

First Personal Injury work with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury. 

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online. 

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