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What Are My Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident?

Car accidents happen every day. No one expects or plans on being involved in an accident. But when it happens, it is important to take certain steps that will increase your chances of obtaining compensation for your damages. Contact car accident attorneys in Boston at Colucci, Colucci, Marcus & Flavin, P. C. today and schedule your free initial consultation. <br>

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What Are My Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident?

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  1. What Are My Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident?

  2. Car accidents happen every day. No one expects or plans on being involved in an accident. But when it happens, it is important to take certain steps that will increase your chances of obtaining compensation for your damages. However, what happens if you get injured in a car accident, not as a driver, but as a passenger instead? Here is everything that you should know about your rights as a passenger in a car accident.

  3. The Elements of a Personal Injury Claim To have a personal injury claim in hand, the following elements must exist: You have evident injuries on your body Injury The driver or drivers involved in the accident had a duty to make responsible decisions while driving, to avoid an accident. One of the drivers involved failed to take the necessary steps to avoid the accident. Breach of Duty of Care: It is evident that the at-fault party’s actions caused the accident and your injuries Causation:

  4. COLUCCI COLUCCI MARCUS & FLAVIN, PC If these elements exist, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. Contact car accident attorneys in Boston today and schedule your free initial consultation. After the initial consultation, attorneys will guide you through the process, if you chose to hire them as your legal representatives.

  5. Injured As a Passenger Even though it may seem that you have different rights when injured as a passenger instead as a driver, in reality, you have almost the same rights. However, certain factors could influence your eligibility to file a personal injury claim: Was it a multi-vehicle accident? If so, one of the drivers involved will usually be responsible for the accident. That driver will also be responsible for compensating you for your damages. Was it a single-car accident? If so, the driver will almost always be responsible for the accident and for covering your losses.

  6. Filing a Personal Injury Claim Once you have everything figured out, you can file a personal injury claim. Remember to always have an attorney by your side who will guide you through the process and help navigate you through the complicated and exhausting legal procedure. You will be able to receive compensation for: Cost of Medical Devices Lost Wages Hospital Costs Ambulance Fees Therapy Bills Emotional Distress Pain and Suffering

  7. In case you are unable to return to work, you will also be able to receive compensation for your lost wages, as well as for your loss of earning capacity. They recommend that you speak with car accident attorneys in Boston at Colucci Colucci Marcus & Flavin, PC and obtain their legal help. They will be able to obtain the rightful compensation.

  8. CONTACT US: Address: 31 Milk Street, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Phone: 617-917-3917 Website: https://www.coluccilaw.com/ contact-us/

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