Protecting the rights of auto accident passengers
If you were injured as a passenger — through the negligence of another motorist or your own driver — you are entitled to compensation for the aftermath in your life. However, passengers injured in a car accident or motorcycle accident face many unique challenges in recovering compensation. You need an attorney who knows your rights and will fight to uphold them.
At Greg Jones Law of Wilmington, North Carolina, we have represented injured passengers in every accident scenario. Our legal team will explain your rights and faithfully pursue the damages you deserve for an accident that was not your fault.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We represent motor vehicle accident victims in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Passengers' rights in personal injury litigation
Insurance claims can get complicated when you are the passenger, but the bottom line is that you are covered for your injuries. This is true whether the accident was caused by the negligence of your driver, the other driver or a third party. We are familiar with the complicating factors and special issues in passenger claims:
- Passenger injuries: Passengers commonly suffer different injuries, as when they hit the windshield or seat back, or when the vehicle is rear-ended or broad-sided. We pursue all compensation, including whiplash/soft tissue injuries.
- Coverage limits: Most auto insurance policies have a maximum payout per accident. If the driver or other passengers also suffered injuries, the money may not cover everyone's losses. We fight for your share of the available insurance and we pursue all applicable coverages, including uninsured/underinsured motorist claims and homeowner or third-party policies.
- Suing friends or relatives: This is more of a psychological barrier than a legal one. If a spouse, parent or sibling was driving, the family auto policy should cover the losses. However, if the negligent driver was a boyfriend/girlfriend, friend, neighbor or relative, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit against that party. This is chiefly an insurance matter, and a required step to recovering compensation, but it can be a sensitive subject.
Wilmington and Charlotte car accident injuries lawyers
Our lawyers are committed to your rightful and timely compensation, and we are prepared to battle the insurance companies on your behalf.
Talk to a Wilmington passenger injury attorney at Greg Jones Law, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at 800-481-5707 or contact usonline.
