Are you wondering what to do if you are injured as a passenger in Louisville or the surrounding counties? An injured passenger, unless they are in the immediate family of the driver at fault, almost always have a valid injury claim after any car, motorcycle, rideshare, or truck accident. An injured passenger should make a personal injury claim against the liability insurance coverage they carry on their car.
This is where it can get a bit challenging, and why it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer managing your claim. What happens if the driver who is responsible for your injuries is a friend? The short answer is: that is why we are all required to have insurance. You’ve been injured and you have a right under the law to recover for not only your medical expenses and bills, but lost wages as well as full and fair compensation for having to endure and recover from your injuries.
Passengers often take the brunt of an accident much more than a driver due to the nature of restraints and the advanced technology and impact absorption designs of today’s modern vehicles. The body of a passenger, especially someone who is riding in the back seat does not have the same protections as the driver. The forces of any impact can result in everything from minor injuries of the head, neck and/or spine to fractures or life-threatening injuries.
My name is John Schmidt and I am a personal injury attorney who has helped those who are injured in accidents for more than 20 years. You need to know what to do if you are injured as a passenger in Louisville or the surrounding counties. The first and most important thing is to visit an emergency room or trauma doctor within 24 to 48 hours of the accident, for a full examination even if you don’t think you are seriously hurt. Many injuries can take days, weeks or even months to result in symptoms. If you don’t see a doctor within 24 to 48 hours of the accident it may invalidate your otherwise rightful personal injury claim.
It doesn’t cost you anything to call me to learn what you need to do. Call me at (502) 509-1490 for a free and substantive conversation. You have legal reporting responsibilities if the accident resulted in more than $500 damage to the vehicle(s) or other property or if there were injuries or loss of life. You’ll need to get a copy of the accident report from the law enforcement officer(s) who responded to the scene. You’ll need to know how to handle (or not handle) conversations with insurance representatives who will do everything possible to seem friendly. It is never in your best interests to speak with an insurance rep or adjuster if you are an injured passenger.
I will personally help you to know what to do if you are injured as a passenger in Louisville or anywhere in the surrounding counties including Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown or Jeffersontown. There is no cost to you out of pocket for my fees as I work on a contingency fee basis. This means I am paid a portion of the injury settlement I achieve on your behalf.
The IRS itself says that those who are represented by an experienced attorney in a personal injury claim get substantially higher settlements than those who attempt to represent themselves. If you’ve been injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle you will need the advice and counsel of the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the important advice and counsel required to protect your personal injury claim and achieve full and fair compensation for having to endure and recover from your injuries.
