Kirk Bernard

If you are a vehicle passenger who has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future income, pain and suffering, physical therapy and other related damages. Of course, each case is unique and what you can seek as compensation will depend on the details of each individual case.

You may also seek compensation if you were injured and the driver of the vehicle you were traveling in was at fault or was negligent. For example, if the driver you were traveling with was operating the vehicle under the influence, speeding, or driving recklessly, then you may seek compensation for injuries suffered and expenses incurred. You will likely qualify for the same damages as you would if you were struck by another at-fault driver.

Whoever is at fault for your injuries – whether it’s a driver you know or don’t know – please remember that your priority should be to protect yourself. If you are an injured passenger, you need to take the necessary steps to make sure that you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve. The first step is to make sure you get checked by a medical professional and that all your injuries are accurately documented. Next, you must remember never to talk to insurance adjusters or sign any papers or agreements. Do not take any important steps or decisions in your auto accident case before consulting an experienced and skilled Seattle personal injury lawyer, who will put your welfare and your interests first.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a negligent driver, please contact the experienced Washington auto accident attorneys with The Bernard Law Group for a free and comprehensive consultation. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about auto accidents with useful educational information that will help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

A Washington car accident can turn your life upside down. If you have been seriously injured, you are dealing with the pain and suffering associated with minor to severe injuries. A car accident, however, also imposes a tremendous financial strain on you and your family. You may be dealing with the loss of earnings as a result of missed work. Some victims are so badly injured that they cannot return to work for a lengthy period of time. Others cannot return to work at all. Medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy fees, and in some cases, psychological counseling, can all add up pretty quickly.

As drivers, most of us know that we may be eligible to seek compensation to help pay for the above mentioned expenses if the accident is caused as a result of someone else’s fault or negligence. But many are unclear about what their rights are if they are vehicle passengers. In Washington State, if you have been injured in a car accident while you were a passenger, you do have rights. In fact, you may be eligible to receive the same types of damages as a driver. The only type of compensation you cannot receive is that of damages to the vehicle, since you did not incur any of the repair costs.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a negligent driver, please contact an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney with The Bernard Law Group for a free and comprehensive consultation. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about auto accidents with useful educational information that will help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his knowledgeable legal team today.