Passenger accident claims are for injuries in crashes involving private cars, taxis and commercial vehicles. If you are injured as a passenger in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you may have a claim for compensation.
When you are injured as a passenger in a car, taxi or commercial vehicle due to the negligence of others, you could have a passenger accident claim. The negligence may be of the driver of the vehicle in which you are a passenger or the driver of the vehicle that hit your one.
Your personal injury solicitor seeks to recover damages from a passenger accident through a claims process. If you have been injured, and your life impacted by an accident that was someone else’s fault, a claim for compensation seeks financial redress for your injuries and financial losses.
If you have been injured in an accident and it was not your fault, The Personal Injury Team No Win No Fee solicitors will file your compensation claim and get you the money you deserve.
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What is a passenger accident claim?
A passenger accident claim is when you seek damages for injury as a passenger in a road traffic accident. You might be able to claim compensation if the accident was due to negligence by a driver or other road user.
If you are injured in a road traffic accident, you could have large medical bills, be off work and, after serious accidents, need to make adjustments to your home. Bills need to be paid, and you could start a passenger accident claim to seek compensation if the accident was not your fault.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can make your case to seek damages in your passenger accident claim.
Common passenger accident claims
The common passenger accident claims are for injuries suffered as a passenger in a car, taxi or commercial vehicle accident. Injuries range from broken bones to lacerations, amputations and spinal damage.
You may be able to bring a passenger accident claim if you are injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault.
Some of the common passenger accident claims are:
Broken bones as a passenger
Broken bones as a passenger in a car, taxi or motorbike accident can be cracked ribs, broken legs and arms and severe spinal injuries.
Your broken bone injuries in car accidents may be due to the impact of hitting another vehicle, colliding with a wall or being hit by another car.
Passenger accidents can result in:
Passenger accident broken bones can take time to heal, and you could be off work for a time.
Internal organ damage
Internal organ damage is due to the impact of a road traffic accident on your body. As a passenger, you could get the full force of the collision and suffer internal organ damage.
Passenger accident injuries can be:
Internal organ damage may need surgery, and you could be entitled to make a passenger accident claim.
Soft tissue injury as a passenger
Soft tissue injury as a passenger in a road traffic accident may lead to a claim for the pain, bruising and suffering caused by the negligence of a driver. Any car or taxi accident will involve impact, and soft tissue injury is a common passenger injury claim.
Soft tissue injury can be:
Soft tissue injuries take time to heal, and serious injuries may be with you for many months and even years.
PTSD due to a road traffic accident
PTSD due to a road traffic accident is seen in many passenger accident claims. The passenger may be in an accident that was not their fault but could take years to get over the trauma of the accident.
PTSD in a road traffic accident involves:
PTSD after a passenger accident can be crippling for the sufferer, and recovery can be slow and may require specialist treatment.
Lacerations and scarring in road traffic accidents
Lacerations and scarring in road traffic accidents are very common and may be unsightly for a long time. Deep cuts may need hospital treatment and cause lasting scars.
Lacerations and scarring in passenger accidents:
You might be able to claim compensation for laceration and scarring in a passenger accident claim.
Whiplash passenger injury claims
Whiplash passenger injury claims generally refer to a soft tissue injury to the neck, back or shoulders. These injuries are typically suffered by those who are the victim of a “rear end shunt” when their vehicle is hit to the rear by another road user.
Symptoms include pain, stiffness, difficulty turning the neck and shoulder, and chronic pain. You can suffer a whiplash injury as a passenger or driver, which can be devastating.
A fixed tariff for whiplash claims applies to road accidents occurring after 31 May 2021, and compensation amounts are significantly lower than before this legislation and change in the law.
No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors deal with whiplash injury claims daily but usually only as part of a larger road traffic injury claim involving more significant injuries such as a back injury, facial scarring, or broken bones.
Who is responsible in a passenger accident claim?
The driver of your car or the one that hit you can be responsible in a passenger accident claim. Every road user owes a duty of care to other road users, including passengers.
The duty of care involves driving safely and with consideration to other users and within the rules of the road and laws of the land.
A driver could be responsible in a passenger accident claim if they are:
You may have a claim if you are a passenger and injured due to the negligence of the driver. It does not matter if the negligent driver was driving the car that hit yours or is the driver of the car you are in as a passenger.
The driver owes a duty of care to passengers and to not be negligent when driving.
You may have a passenger accident claim if you are injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault.
Our Process
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Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 027 0370 or request a callback here.
Claim Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. This will involve a thorough case review and understanding of the incident, financial damages and physical injuries.
Legal Letter
Once we are satisfied we have all the information we require and have a full understanding of your circumstances. We send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your claim and compensation requirements.
What to do if injured in a taxi crash?
If you are injured as a passenger in a taxi crash or any other road traffic accident, you must gather as much evidence as possible to help prove a passenger accident claim.
Any evidence you can gather can help the No Win No Fee solicitor when making your claim. Proving negligence in the driver’s duty of care to you is a crucial part of any passenger accident claim.
Evidence to gather as a passenger:
Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor will need all your evidence when they seek compensation for a passenger injury claim.
What if the driver is uninsured?
If the driver guilty of negligence in your passenger accident is uninsured, you might still be able to claim compensation. The Motor Insurance Bureau is funded by the insurance industry to compensate passengers and others injured when a driver is uninsured.
Passenger accident claims can be successful, even if the driver is uninsured or if it is a hit-and-run case. The Motor Insurance Bureau funds uninsured drivers and hit-and-run claims if you are injured and it was not your fault.
The MIB has a levy on all motor insurance policies in the UK. The levy goes into a fund; from that fund, the MIB pays compensation for accidents involving uninsured and untraced drivers.
Our No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor deals with the MIB when you have a passenger accident claim.
How much in damages can I claim in a passenger injury claim?
In a passenger injury claim, you can claim damages ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than £10 million. How much compensation you can claim depends on the injuries suffered and the financial effect of those injuries on your life.
If someone else is responsible for your personal injury, you might be able to claim compensation from their insurance company.
Sample compensation amounts in a personal injury claim are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition:
(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You will also receive compensation for any financial losses you suffer due to the personal injury. Figures are taken from Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition and are accurate as of April 2023.)
There is not one fixed amount in personal injury claims. The circumstances differ from person to person and claim to claim, and the amount of compensation awarded will be tailored to the circumstances of your claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can give you an idea of what to expect from their experience in compensation claims.
What can you claim for compensation in a passenger accident injury claim?
If you have been the victim of a road traffic accident while a passenger, you are entitled to claim compensation for General and Special damages.
Each claim is unique and the amount of damages can vary depending on the situation. Speak with the Personal injury Team and find out how much you can claim in damages.
Compensation for general damages in a passenger accident claim
Compensation for general damages covers the victim PSLA, or the Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity.
The passenger in a road traffic accident claim often suffers from injuries that cause severe pain and suffering.
Some serious accidents may cause injuries that have a lifelong impact on the victims life.
You can claim compensation for general damages to compensate for pain suffered and changes in lifestyle such as the ability to walk, sleep or participate in activities that you used to enjoy.
Find out how much you can claim in compensation for general damages by speaking with the Personal Injury Team today.
Compensation for special damages in a passenger accident claim
Compensation for special damages cover the out of pocket expense of the victim due to their passenger accident claim.
The passenger in a road traffic accident claim often suffers from injuries that require immediate medical attention as well as serious injuries that require ongoing treatment.
Compensation for Special damages covers the victim for costly medical bills, treatment, cost of travel and accommodation for appointments and any other related expense.
To find out how much you can claim, speak with the Personal Injury Team today.
How to make a compensation claim for injuries sustained to a passenger?
If you have been injured as a passenger in a road traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Speak to a personal injury solicitor today to start your claim process.
The Personal Injury Team will help you with your claim every step of the way. Speak with us today and find out how much you could claim.
Find out how much you can claim for today
Find out how much you can claim for today by using our online assessment tool. It will give you an idea of what you might be able to claim for and what compensation you might be able to expect in a personal injury claim.
If you have been a passenger in a road traffic accident and it was not your fault, you may be entitled to a Road Traffic Accident Claim.
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