Auto accidents are typically associated with one or several drivers - every party behind the wheel when a collision occurred. But the fact is that drivers are often not the only ones in their respective vehicles. Passengers may be present as well, and the physics of many collisions often dictate that passengers can receive more serious injuries than the drivers. No matter what the severity of your injuries as a passenger, the salient point is this: you have the same rights to compensation as another driver or pedestrian.

Know Your Rights As An Injured Passenger

What does this mean in practice? Many passengers have no compunction about suing another driver for medical expenses, lost income or pain and suffering if that driver is a stranger. Things grow more complex and emotional, however, if the passenger was being driven by a close friend or relative. Many people are uncomfortable about retaining a personal injury attorney to intercede in a close relationship, but the simple fact is that you may be looking at expenses that are simply not possible to cover without considerable assistance.

Representation for Passengers

Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we have been offering substantive legal representation to injured passengers of auto accidents throughout the Chicago area for many years. Our experience with the legal system of fault, settlement and negotiation is unsurpassed in the region, and today we employ a full suite of forensic tools to ensure that accident is properly analyzed by insurance companies and courts alike. Should either fail to provide justice immediately, we are prepared to take your case to its logical conclusion with every party involved.

Injured Passengers: Make Contact

If you have been injured as a passenger in an auto accident here in Chicago or anywhere in the state of Illinois, we can help you get the settlement you deserve. Please use our contact form or call us at 888-694-0245, and we will offer swift and effective counsel about the best way to recover damages for your injuries. We never take a fee unless we win you money, so feel free to make contact anytime.