Colorado Car Accident Lawyer Goes Over Car Accident Passenger Injuries

A Colorado car accident lawyer knows there can be a lot of questions when it comes to passenger injuries after an accident. Liability will likely be one of your concerns. If you were a passenger and suffered a serious auto accident injury, it may be in your best interest to seek legal counsel.

Types of Passenger Injuries Sustained in an Accident

Accident liability is important to determine if your injuries were severe or disabling. You could be facing a long road to recovery, missed time from work and mounting medical bills.

The following are some types of auto accident injuries that passengers may suffer:

  • neck injuries (strain, whiplash, disc injury);
  • facial trauma (scrapes, bruises, lacerations, fractures, dental injuries);
  • head/brain injuries (concussion, traumatic brain injury, skull fracture);
  • back injuries (strain, fracture, sprain, spinal injury); and
  • emotional injuries (PTSD, depression, anxiety).

Depending on the severity and extent of your auto accident injuries, you may require – or may have already required – hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, medication or some form of rehabilitation. Costs can quickly escalate.

In addition, you may be unable to work for an extended period of time as you recover from injuries or you even be permanently disabled. This can leave you wondering who may be liable for the injuries you sustained and related costs. Your Colorado car accident attorney can go over the damages you may be able to recover in your claim.

Liability in an Accident Involving Passenger Injury

Generally, the party at fault will either be the driver of the vehicle you were in when the accident happened, or another driver. If it was the driver of the car in which you were a passenger, your damages may be covered by that driver’s insurance coverage.

For instance, if the driver carries personal injury coverage and you don’t, his or her policy may cover damages up to the policy limits. Of course, there is also the possibility of seeking legal action against the driver.

No matter who was at fault, if you were seriously injured and it was caused by the negligence of another person, you may have the right to pursue a claim. Speaking with a lawyer can help you better understand how to determine accident liability and if you should proceed with your case.

Consulting with a Colorado Car Accident Lawyer

Don’t hesitate to contact Colorado car accident lawyer D.J. Banovitz at 303-300-5060. As an injured passenger, you have the right to determine who was at fault and seek the compensation you may be entitled to receive. To help you prepare your case, take advantage of our FREE injury guide that covers several mistakes that could impact your case.

D.J. Banovitz’ career has always concentrated on trial practice and he has litigated hundreds of cases. His passion and sole career focus has been to seek justice for people suffering from personal injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence. The hallmark of the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz, is the total commitment to professionalism, quality, and personalized care of your injury case. D.J. has dedicated his professional life to helping those most in need and is a proud and active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. His experience includes volunteering for Colorado Rural Legal Services in Montrose, the Colorado Aids Project, consumer law, family law, criminal defense, and Alternative Defense Counsel for juveniles in Denver.