When you are involved in a traffic accident as a passenger in a car or as a rider on a motorcycle or scooter, you are always entitled to compensation. It does not matter whether it is a single-vehicle accident or an accident involving two or more parties. Single-vehicle traffic accident A single-vehicle traffic accident is an accident in which no other party is involved, for example when the driver loses control of the vehicle and hits a lamppost. As a passenger, you cannot be blamed in that situation, so the insurer of the vehicle (WAM insurer) must compensate you for your damages. Two-vehicle traffic accident A two-vehicle traffic accident is an accident involving two vehicles, for example a rear-end collision or a collision at an intersection because one of the vehicles failed to yield. In those cases, you as a passenger are also entitled to compensation. As a passenger, you are a “blameless occupant,” and the insurer of the vehicle (WAM insurer) is obliged to compensate you for your damages. Therefore, as a passenger, it does not matter to you who is liable for the accident. Contributory negligence In both situations, it is not always the case that all your damages will be compensated. For instance, if you are yourself to some extent at fault for causing the damages (or their severity). For example, if you did not wear your seat belt or helmet, or if you ride with someone you know has used alcohol or drugs. Depending on the situation, in that case a (small) part of your damages will not be reimbursed by the insurer. Had an accident? Have you, as a passenger, been involved in a traffic accident in the past 3 years✓ Then contact our experienced lawyers and personal injury specialists, so that they can further advise you about the options for recovering your damages.
As a passenger, you are always entitled to compensation!