What Are Your Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident in Georgia?
As a passenger, you are almost never at fault, putting you in a strong legal position. You can file a claim against any at-fault driver, including the driver of the vehicle you were riding in.
Who Pays for Your Injuries?
- At-fault driver’s liability insurance
- Your own driver’s liability insurance (even if a friend or family member)
- Both drivers under O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-33 comparative fault
- Your own MedPay and UIM coverage
Filing Against Your Own Driver
You are filing against their insurance, not them personally. Liability insurance exists for this purpose under O.C.G.A. Section 33-7-11.
Passenger Comparative Fault
Rarely assigned. Limited exceptions: not wearing seatbelt (O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-76.1), distracting the driver, knowingly riding with impaired driver.
Protecting Your Rights
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Ensure documentation as a passenger in the police report
- Photograph injuries
- Do not give recorded statements
- Contact an attorney for multi-party claim navigation
Contact the Wetherington Law Firm
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Georgia, contact the Wetherington Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. Our experienced attorneys have the resources and knowledge to investigate your claim, build a strong case, and fight aggressively for the full compensation you deserve. We work exclusively on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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