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Passenger in a Car Accident: Who Pays?

I was in a car accident. Someone hit us from behind. It was their fault and they have insurance. The driver of the car I was in also has insurance. I was the passenger. Can I get paid by both insured parties?

Answer:

Unless there is some negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle that you were in, the short answer is likely no. I would suggest that you first deal with the insurance of the driver that hit the vehicle you were in, and then only pursue something else if you don't get a proper settlement from that insurance company.

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