Who Can a Passenger Sue when Injured in a Car Accident

Passengers in car crashes often wonder what their rights are.
They do not know if their claim is against the driver of the other vehicle or against the person driving the vehicle that they are in. The answer is it is possible for a passenger to have a claim against both the driver of the vehicle they are a passenger in and the driver of the other vehicle(s) involved in the crash. As a passenger injured in a car accident you are entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and damage to property.

You are also entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, disfigurement, and stress. Some damages are easier to prove than others because they are easily quantifiable. Damages such as mental anguish require a little more creativity in order to quantify.

The facts surrounding the accident and the type of damages that are incurred by the passenger will determine who the passenger decides to sue.