Car accidents can happen in many ways in Bridgeport, and it is possible for any accident to result in severe injuries to multiple victims. If you were in someone else’s vehicle riding as a passenger and suffered an injury, you are likely to have many questions about your recovery options. You should speak with a Bridgeport passenger injury lawyer at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler as quickly as possible to discuss your case.
Whenever an accident happens in Connecticut involving multiple vehicles, the state uses a fault-based system to resolve the aftermath. This means the party at fault for causing the accident is liable for the resulting damages. The team at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can provide comprehensive legal representation if you need help proving fault for your recent accident if you were injured as a passenger.
There are nearly 150,000 people living in Bridgeport, and as the state’s most populous city, drivers encounter all types of traffic and road hazards every day. The Connecticut Crash Data Repository reported that more than 16,500 crashes occurred in Bridgeport in 2024. These accidents involved 33,371 vehicles and 39,380 people, meaning many passengers were hurt.
If you were not driving and were hurt in an accident, you will not need to worry about being held responsible for the accident unless you actively interfered with your driver’s ability to control their vehicle. However, you will still need to determine who caused the accident before you can recover compensation. Most vehicle accidents in Bridgeport happen because of speeding, distracted driving, and other forms of driver negligence.
Every Connecticut driver is required to have auto insurance that meets the state’s minimum coverage requirements, and the cost of maintaining insurance coverage varies by location. Bridgeport drivers pay roughly 30% more for auto insurance than the statewide average, but many injured drivers have trouble securing fair settlements from insurance carriers.
If you were injured as a passenger, the at-fault driver’s insurance can cover your damages. This could be the driver of the vehicle in which you were riding or the driver of another vehicle, but in either case, you will need a Bridgeport passenger injury lawyer to help you file your claim. Your attorney can resolve any disputes you encounter and secure a fair settlement.
If you must file a personal injury case, your attorney can help you maximize your case award. An attorney can help you prove who caused your accident, establish their responsibility for your claimed damages, and guide you through your case proceedings to a positive result.
Injured drivers and passengers can potentially suffer life-changing injuries. Proving fault and assessing the full extent of the damages you are eligible to claim will be much easier with an experienced attorney’s help, and the team at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler is ready to assist with your recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Bridgeport passenger injury lawyer to learn how we can help.