A passenger in an auto accident may get thrown through a windshield, slammed against a dashboard or crushed by the roof of the vehicle. A passenger injury in auto accidents can be severe, ranging from whiplash to brain injury. An accident in some cases may result in a passenger death, leading to a potential wrongful death lawsuit.
If you or a loved one was a passenger injured in an accident, a passenger injury attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can consult with you to review your options. You may be entitled to compensation. We have the resources and skills to advocate for passenger accident victims.
As a passenger, you may have a claim against all negligent parties. This may include the driver of the car you were riding in when the accident occurred, as well as the drivers of other vehicles involved. A passenger is generally not considered to be at fault or partially at fault for causing an accident unless he or she does something to cause an accident such as distract the driver. A motorcycle passenger, for example, may be liable if he or she physically prevented the driver from operating the motorcycle safely.
Passengers in accidents, like drivers, should understand what to do after an accident. In all car and motorcycle accident cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable doctors or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a passenger in a car or motorcycle accident, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma. You have rights, and a passenger injury lawyer will fight to get you the compensation you need and deserve. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
