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Injured as a Passenger? Know Your Rights

Michael P. Maddux, P.A. Team
Passenger injury claim infographic explaining your legal rights and compensation options after a car accident in Florida.

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years

If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you have legal rights, no matter which driver caused the crash. Many passengers mistakenly believe they cannot file a claim because they weren’t behind the wheel. That’s not true.

As a passenger, you may bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In some cases, multiple insurance policies may apply depending on the circumstances. You should not feel caught in the middle simply because you were not driving.

If you were hurt as a passenger, you may be entitled to compensation for medical If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you have legal rights, no matter which driver caused the crash. Many passengers mistakenly believe they cannot file a claim because they weren’t behind the wheel. This isn’t true.

Your Options as an Injured Passenger

As a passenger, you may bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In some cases, multiple insurance policies may apply depending on the circumstances. You should not feel caught in the middle simply because you were not driving.

If you were injured as a passenger, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Let us help you understand your options and protect your recovery., lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Let us help you understand your options and protect your recovery.

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We concentrate on civil rights litigation, and careful screening is one of the most important phases of a case. To properly assess your claim, including police reports, videos, and witness interviews, we charge a $1,000 civil rights review fee, which is required before we can engage. After the review, we’ll set a strategy under a contingency or hourly agreement. Please include the police agency involved, the incident date, and the outcome of any criminal prosecution. We prefer summaries in your own words rather than AI-generated ones. Thank you for understanding.