A car accident can leave passengers with serious injuries. In an instant, their lives are turned upside down through no fault of their own. They need treatment for their injuries, but the medical expenses can add up fast. The car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A., help injured passengers recover financial compensation.
If you have been injured in a car accident as a passenger, you need to act fast to protect your legal rights. This is especially true for Uber car accident passengers or anyone injured in a rideshare accident. A delay could impact your ability to obtain the money you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. You have rights. Our Florida passenger injury lawyers can fight for them.
Driver negligence is almost always to blame for accidents that leave passengers injured. For example, a driver may have been distracted, speeding, drunk, or fallen asleep at the wheel. When a driver was negligent and caused the accident, you might think that recovering financial compensation would be a relatively straightforward process, but it’s usually much more complicated.
Drivers who cause crashes usually do not accept responsibility and won’t admit to doing anything wrong. Part of the reason is they may not want to get in trouble. Or they fear their insurance rates will go up if they are found responsible for the accident.
Don’t expect much help from the insurance companies, either. They are primarily interested in protecting their bottom line. They try to keep their profits high by keeping their payouts low. They may offer you a lowball settlement that doesn’t cover your damages, and they have high-powered lawyers looking out for their best interests.
You need a car accident lawyer in Central Florida who will fight for your rights. Our experienced passenger injury attorneys know how to hold negligent drivers accountable. We understand how insurance companies operate and how to pursue a claim for compensation that gets results, either through a negotiated settlement or a jury award.
Passengers can suffer a wide range of injuries in a car accident. Less severe injuries can include pulled muscles, cuts, and bruises. However, some passengers suffer severe injuries to the head and neck, back injuries, or broken bones. Other car accidents cause spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions.
After being hurt in a car crash, your medical expenses can add up fast. You may need surgery, hospitalization, medication, physical therapy, and multiple follow-up visits with a doctor. If your injuries leave you unable to work, less money is coming in. This can create a financial strain and leave you wondering how you will make ends meet.
So who pays for your medical bills? Often, the at-fault driver (or the at-fault driver’s insurance company) is responsible for paying for your injury-related expenses. Remember, you shouldn't have to pay if a driver’s negligence caused the accident—but you need evidence to prove it.
Our legal team can investigate your accident. We know where to look for evidence. Our attorneys review all documentation, such as accident reports and medical records. We interview witnesses and, if needed, consult accident reconstruction experts.
We know how to build a strong case proving you were the victim of negligence. This gets the attention of insurance companies, and they often agree to talk about a settlement. We’re only interested in a resolution of your case that meets your needs. If the insurance company won’t negotiate, we’ll be ready to fight for you in court.
You can also seek damages for injuries if you were a passenger injured in an accident while using Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services. If the driver of the car you were in was negligent, that driver can be held accountable.
What if the negligent driver is a friend or family member driving the car you were in? You may think that getting a lawyer involved can jeopardize your relationship. This is a common concern, but all you are doing is trying to get the insurance company to fulfill its responsibility to pay for damages.
If you were a passenger in a car accident and suffered an injury, you may be able to recover compensation. Learn more about how an experienced car accident attorney in Central Florida can help you with your case. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Florida passenger injury lawyer focused on your needs.
