Louisiana Car Accident Attorneys for Passenger Injury or Death
If you were "riding shotgun" or sitting in the back seat when a crash occurred, you may have questions about your personal injury rights. Under Louisiana law, passengers can sue for damages even if the person driving was at fault for the crash.
For a full explanation of your rights, talk to Gordon McKernan and the experienced lawyers of the McKernan Law Firm. Gordon and his team have handled thousands of car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents across Louisiana, from Baton Rouge and New Orleans to Lafayette and Lake Charles, and throughout Mississippi and Texas.
We know that passengers suffer different injuries than drivers do — often worse injuries for a number of reasons. We know what your case is worth and how to extract full compensation. Contact us online or call 877-247-3310 for a free consultation.
Passenger Injuries
Passengers are more vulnerable to serious and permanent injuries because they do not have the same protections as a driver, and because the driver may instinctively swerve away from a collision, exposing passengers to greater harm. We commonly see concussion and brain injury, neck and back injuries, head and face injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and severe whiplash caused by:
- Ejection from the vehicle
- Slamming into the seat back
- Hitting the windshield or dash
- Hitting the side window or roof
- Failure of air bags, seat belts or child car seats
- Bearing the brunt of rear-end collisions
Our firm works with top experts in accident reconstruction when liability is in question, and with many professionals who help us gauge the extent of injury and the physical, financial and personal impact as we calculate appropriate damages.
Special Issues for Motor Vehicle Accident Passengers
1. Louisiana has a "no pay, no play" law which prevents uninsured drivers from suing another motorist for negligence. This does not apply to a passenger. Passengers can bring a claim under their own UM/UIM insurance (or a parent's policy) if their driver or the other driver (whoever was at fault) was not insured.
2. Our clients are sometimes reluctant to sue a family member or friend whose negligence caused a crash. You have to think of it as a claim against the insurance company, not a claim against that person. Besides, if you have huge medical bills or can't work because of your injuries, strained relationships are the least of your worries.
Get Gordon. Get a Lawyer Who Knows the Rights of Injured Passengers.
Attorney Gordon McKernan has handled personal injury litigation for nearly 20 years. He and his team are ready to take care of you and fight for your rightful damages. We offer a free consultation and you do not pay a penny to us unless we recover compensation. Contact us online or call 877-247-3310.
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