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If you have been seriously injured in a car accident while riding as a passenger, it is crucial to make sure you know your rights. Whether you were riding in a friend or family member’s vehicle, riding with a coworker, or riding in an Uber or Lyft , you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury-related losses. If you are, recovering the financial compensation you deserve could be important for your recovery—not only in terms of your physical health but also your emotional and financial well-being.
So, what are passengers’ rights after a severe car accident in Louisiana?
Just like drivers, passengers injured in car accidents have the right to hold the at-fault party accountable. This is true even if the at-fault party was the driver they were riding with. Also, like drivers, determining passengers’ rights requires a prompt and thorough investigation. As a result, if you have been injured in a car accident as a passenger, it is vital that you hire a lawyer as soon as possible.
As an injured passenger, your rights after a car accident in Louisiana include:
When you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, you have the right to know what happened. This involves conducting a prompt and thorough investigation, as we just mentioned. When you hire a lawyer to represent you, your lawyer will work quickly to determine what triggered the accident, allowing your lawyer to determine who was responsible.
Regardless of who was responsible for the accident, you can hold the at-fault party (or parties) accountable. Depending on the circumstances involved in the accident, this may involve filing a claim against:
Regardless of the claim (or claims) you need to file to recover just compensation, you will most likely be dealing with the insurance companies . You have the right to be treated fairly by the insurance companies under Louisiana law. Unfortunately, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will treat you fairly. Bad-faith insurance tactics are common, and this is yet another reason to have an experienced car accident lawyer on your side.
Injured passengers in Louisiana have the right to just compensation for their current and future losses. When you suffer serious injuries in a collision, the costs of your injuries—both financial and non-financial—can impact your life for years to come. When you hire an experienced lawyer to represent you, your lawyer will carefully calculate these costs so that you know exactly how much you are entitled to recover.
When you get seriously injured in a car accident as a passenger in Louisiana, you also have the right to hire a lawyer to represent you. Beyond investigating and calculating your losses, your lawyer can also deal with the insurance companies on your behalf. Your lawyer can make sure the insurance companies don’t take advantage of you, handle your settlement negotiations, and take your claim (or claims) to court if necessary.
While you have clear legal rights as an injured passenger in Louisiana, you can lose your rights if you aren’t careful. With this in mind, to protect your legal rights, you should:
Were you seriously injured in a car accident as a passenger in Louisiana? If so, we encourage you to contact us promptly for more information. For a free, no-obligation consultation about your case, call 318-487-9537 or tell us how we can reach you online now.
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