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Passenger Injury
Any passenger in a vehicular accident is considered free of liability for the
accident, unless they committed an overt act that distracted the driver, or
in any other way contributed to the accident. Additionally, if you get into
a vehicle knowing that the driver is intoxicated, you may have “assumed
the risk” of being in an accident. If you are a passenger and you are
injured in a vehicular accident, you may receive compensation for your injuries.
Be sure that you see a doctor immediately. As a passenger, you may have a claim
against all negligent parties, which can include the driver of the car you were
riding in when the accident occurred, as well as the drivers of other vehicles
involved. It is vitally important that you get as much information about the
circumstances as possible – who was driving each car, what happened, the
weather or road conditions, any witnesses, etc. Your independent information
may be the key to receiving compensation for your injuries.
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