Chicago Passenger Injury Lawyers

A passenger in a car or on a motorcycle is very much at the vehicle operator’s mercy to keep them safe from collisions. A driver’s errors can quickly turn into tragedy when the vehicle collides with another car or is involved in a single-car accident.

Passengers can be seriously injured through no fault of their own because of the errors made by the vehicle’s driver or others on the road.

The law readily accepts that a passenger on a motorcycle or in a car is incapable of causing or preventing an accident. As a result, passengers are genuinely free from causing almost any type of traffic accident.

If you or s family member was injured in an auto accident as a passenger, let our law firm help you recover compensation. Our Chicago auto accident lawyers represent passengers on a contingency fee basis. Contact our team for a free consultation.

An Illinois Passenger Injury Attorney Can Help You Recover Compensation After a Chicago MVA

The attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC are well aware of passengers’ dangers in Chicago car accidents. Our law firm regularly represents passengers injured in motor vehicle crashes across Illinois and stand ready to assist you or your loved one.

We perform free case evaluations and represent every injured person seeking legal advice in car accident cases, including victims of uninsured hit-and-run drivers or underinsured crashes.

Injured Passengers FAQs

Legal rights of passengers injured in Chicago car accidents

A passenger injured in a motor vehicle accident is entitled to pursue a cause of action against all negligent parties that caused or contributed to their injuries. A passenger could look to both the vehicle driver and the operators of other vehicles involved in the collision to recover damages for their injuries.

Notably, it might be necessary to review the appropriate insurance coverage for all parties to maximize the available auto insurance coverage in more significant injury cases.

Claims Against Friends and Family for Negligent Operation of Vehicles

Let’s face it, most of us don’t ride in the car of a stranger or get on the back of a motorcycle of someone we just met. The majority of passengers are family members or friends with the driver of the vehicle.

As a result, many seriously injured passengers are hesitant to pursue a claim with the driver’s insurance carrier– let alone file a lawsuit against that person operating the vehicle involved in the collision.

Role of Auto Insurance in car Passenger Injury Claims

Despite the initial awkwardness of filing a claim against a relative or good friend, the reality is that most motor vehicle claims are paid directly by the insurance company for the driver or owner of the vehicle and not out of the driver’s personal assets.

As a party who caused an accident, the driver’s insurance company has a contractual obligation to pay for all crash-related injuries that a passenger suffered — regardless of their relationship with the driver.

Consequently, as strange as it might sound, a child/passenger in a car accident caused by a parent has a right to recover damages for their injuries, including medical expenses, pain, and suffering as well as lost wages. Similarly, one spouse has a right to recover damages from the other spouse if their negligence caused an accident.

Even if an insurance company is unwilling to settle a claim out of court, auto and motorcycle insurance policies require the company to provide an attorney for the driver in court and pay any judgment against them– all without taking any monies from the driver’s personal funds.

Children Passengers Injured in Auto Accidents

Unfortunately, children are often the passengers that are injured the most in vehicle accidents. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading killer of children in the U.S.

An experienced injury attorney can handle negotiations with the at-fault person’s insurance company directly to avoid any conflict in the close relationship. The conflict could create the needed buffer between the parents and the legal situation regarding financial compensation from someone close to them.

Hiring a Passenger Injury Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Were you, or any family members, hurt in a passenger in a car, bus, or motorcycle accident in the Chicagoland area or anywhere in the State of Illinois? If so, it is vital to receive immediate medical attention for your injuries before speaking to an attorney specializing in passenger personal injury cases.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC has successfully represented many passengers to resolve their claims against negligent drivers. Our rapid response allows us to gather crucial evidence and eyewitness accounts on how the accident occurred to determine who is at fault or responsible for the crash.

Moreover, as dedicated accident lawyers in Illinois, we are respectful of your privacy and your wishes, mainly when a claim involves a family member or friend. We will do our best to resolve matters as fairly and expeditiously as possible.

Contact our law firm today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation.