When auto accidents occur, most people tend to think the driver is the only party able to pursue legal action. However, passengers in accidents also have the right to file a claim. If you are a passenger in a vehicle involved in an accident, it is time to ally with a Nevada passenger injury lawyer. We can help you obtain compensation regardless of whether you were in the vehicle with the negligent driver or a completely innocent driver. It does not matter if you were in a taxi/ride sharing service or a regular vehicle. Our legal can help you obtain ample compensation in a reasonable amount of time.
Passenger Rights in Regular Vehicle Crashes
Our state is a fault state in the context of auto accident liability. This means that if a person suffers harm in a nasty auto accident, he or she may be able to file a claim against each of the parties liable for the accident. Furthermore, passengers cannot be liable for an auto accident. In instances of a one-vehicle collision that does not involve additional motorists, there might be the option to sue the driver of the passenger’s vehicle.
Ultimately, every Nevada driver has an obligation to provide reasonable care when driving to avoid hurting others. This goes especially for those who are riding in their vehicle. If the driver acts without due care (negligence) by driving while distracted or speeding, and causes an accident, that driver will likely be liable for your pain and suffering. However, what matters is that your attorney can prove the driver’s negligence was actually the cause of the collision.
In auto accidents involving multiple vehicles, it is possible to sue every single driver. Even those with a minor percentage of fault for the collision. The fact that multiple lawsuits are possible creates options to recover compensation upwards of the policy amount for each of your claims if the injuries mandate it. If the driver’s auto insurer denies coverage, our legal team might advise the filing of a personal injury lawsuit.
Passenger Rights in Auto Accidents Involving Rideshare Vehicles
Passengers expect and deserve a safe ride. Sadly, this is not always the case, especially for those who use ride sharing services like Lyft and Uber. Those who drive for such services can be in a rush and/or overly-fatigued. There are some difficult legal issues to navigate when attempting to obtain compensation involving a private rideshare driver. Such drivers are not employees so there are complex insurance challenges.
The rideshare company’s commercial insurance policy typically covers the passenger. Such policies may have limits upwards of a million dollars. As a result, the ridesharing company’s attorneys will often do everything possible to avoid fault. There is no guarantee of compensation as Lyft and Uber are massive corporations that do everything possible to protect their bottom line. You will need a skilled personal injury attorney on your side to have any chance of emerging with the compensation you deserve.
Our Nevada Passenger Injury Lawyer is on Your Side
If you are in an auto accident as a passenger, you deserve justice just as much as the innocent driver. Our Nevada personal injury lawyer is here to help. Give Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys a call at 702-877-1500. Our regular office hours are 8am-5pm, yet we are happy to field your call 24/7. You can also reach out to us through our website’s LiveChat option. We provide completely free consultations so do not worry about any type of retainer. You only pay a small fee if we win your case.