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Have you been injured in a car accident caused by the actions of a passenger in St. Louis, MO? If so, our St. Louis passenger negligence attorneys are here to help you.

Car accidents caused by passengers can present unique and difficult legal questions regarding liability. Our St. Louis personal injury attorneys have the experience to get to the bottom of your case and determine who is responsible for compensating you.

Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers was formed in 2010 to advocate for the rights of accident victims throughout St. Louis, Missouri. Our philosophy is that when someone else causes your injuries, they or their insurance company should be held financially responsible.

Put our experience and proven track record to work for you if you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by passenger negligence. Start learning what your legal rights and options are by contacting us today at (314) 444-4444 for a free consultation.

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How Can a St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer Help If You’ve Been Hurt in a Collision Caused By Passenger Negligence?

Our St. Louis personal injury lawyers understand that car accidents can dramatically change your life in just a few short seconds. The physical pain of your injuries is only worsened by your anxiety about medical bills that are piling up and your loss of income.

You don’t have to go through it alone. We have an outstanding track record of holding responsible parties accountable for the harm they’ve caused our clients. We make a difference in our clients’ lives by getting them the compensation they need and deserve.

When you hire Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers to fight for your rights, we’ll get right to work on your case by:

Thoroughly investigating the accident scene to figure out who caused it
Scrutinizing important evidence like witness statements, police reports, and your medical records
Calculating the value of your case

We’ll also handle all negotiations with the insurance company. When you consider that about 95% of personal injury cases are resolved through settlements, it’s important to have an attorney who knows how to aggressively negotiate for clients.

We have a reputation for never backing down from insurance companies who want to make you go away quickly by offering a quick, lowball settlement offer. We’ll keep them honest, even if that means taking your case to trial.

We handle all types of car accident claims like:

When Is a Passenger Responsible for a Car Accident?

Normally, when we think of car accidents, we assume that the driver of one of the cars involved in the accident was at fault. However, car passengers can and do cause accidents through their own negligence.

Just like car drivers, passengers also owe a duty of care to everyone with whom they share the road. Passengers have a duty not to engage in conduct that impairs the driver’s ability to safely operate the car.

There are countless ways that a passenger can interfere with a driver, such as:

Grabbing the steering wheel
Engaging in aggressive conduct with the driver or another passenger
Spilling hot liquids or food on the driver
Blocking the driver’s view of the road
Distracting the driver with loud music or conversation

Statistically, car crashes caused by drivers interacting with passengers aren’t all that common, but they do happen. When a passenger distracts a driver and causes an accident, you may be able to hold them personally liable for your injuries. You may also be able to file a claim with the insurance company of a driver whose passenger caused the accident.

Because passenger-caused accidents can raise difficult liability issues, you should consult an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you determine who is ultimately liable for your injuries. Call Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers today so we can start evaluating your case.

What Damages Can I Recover Following a Car Accident Caused By Passenger Negligence in Missouri?

If a passenger caused your accident and injuries, the passenger could be responsible for compensating you for your damages. Under Missouri law, you are entitled to both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include your past, present, and future medical bills, rehabilitation services, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and any other financial loss you’ve suffered as a result of the accident.

Non-economic damages include non-financial losses such as your pain and suffering, mental anguish, diminished enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. These are injuries that are very real but difficult to quantify monetarily.

Call Our St. Louis Car Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation If Passenger Negligence Caused Your Collision

The last thing you might expect is to be involved in a car accident caused by a passenger. But the results can be the same as any other accident—debilitating and costly injuries.

If you’ve been injured in a Missouri car accident caused by a passenger’s negligence, Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers is waiting to hear from you. No matter who caused your injuries, you shouldn’t have to bear the financial costs. We’ll hold everyone who contributed to the accident responsible.

Getting compensated for your injuries can be complicated, so don’t go it alone. Our years of experience and history of getting outstanding settlements and verdicts for our clients is exactly what you need at a time like this.

We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Start asserting your legal rights by calling us anytime to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

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