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                <description><![CDATA[<p>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&hellip;</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em>Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years</em></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a passenger, you may bring a claim against the <a href="https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/understanding-insurance/personal-automobile-insurance-overview?utm_source=chatgpt.com">at-fault driver’s</a> 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.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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.</p>



<h2 id="h-your-options-as-an-injured-passenger" class="wp-block-heading">Your Options as an Injured Passenger</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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. <a href="https://www.madduxattorneys.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/">Let us help you understand your options</a> and protect your recovery.</p>
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