As a passenger’s safety is wholly reliant on the driver’s ability to operate a vehicle, it’s been legally established that a driver has a duty of care to the passenger(s) riding in the vehicle. Therefore, a driver is responsible for keeping passengers safe while they are driving.
Drivers & Damages
If a driver’s negligent actions (speeding, distracted driving, etc.) result in an accident, the driver may be found liable for damages sustained in the accident.
A driver may be liable for the following after an accident:
- Personal injuries of pedestrians;
- Property damage;
- Personal injuries of other drivers;
- Vehicle damage;
- Personal injuries of passengers.
Thanks to a driver’s duty of care, a driver who injures passengers by causing an accident may be liable for passengers’ injuries.
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If you or a loved one is injured in a Phoenix car accident as a passenger, you have the right to pursue just compensation for your wounds. With decades of award-winning representation, Suzuki Law Offices is more than qualified to handle this unfortunate matter.
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