Dallas Passenger Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident and suffered injuries while being a passenger, our experienced passenger injury lawyers are here to protect your rights and seek the compensation you deserve.
Call (214) 238-8572 today to schedule a consultation.
On This Page:
- Passenger Rights and Responsibilities
- Common Passenger Injuries
- Liability and Negligence in Passenger Injury Cases
- Challenges in Passenger Injury Cases
- What Compensation Am I Entitled To?
- What is the Role of an Attorney?
Passenger Rights and Responsibilities
As a passenger injured in a car accident, you have certain rights and responsibilities. It is essential to understand that you have the right to a safe journey and to be free from harm caused by the negligence of others. Your responsibility as a passenger is to exercise reasonable caution while in the vehicle and to follow any safety instructions provided by the driver.
Common Passenger Injuries
Passenger injuries can vary widely depending on the nature of the accident. Common types of passenger injuries include:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Emotional trauma
Regardless of the severity of your injuries, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention and consult with a passenger injury lawyer to understand your legal options.
Liability and Negligence in Passenger Injury Cases
Determining liability in passenger injury cases can be complex. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties may be held responsible, including the driver of the vehicle you were traveling in, other drivers involved in the accident, transportation companies, or even manufacturers of faulty equipment. To establish liability, it must be shown that the responsible party was negligent and that their negligence directly caused your injuries.
Challenges in Passenger Injury Cases
Passenger injury cases often present unique challenges. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize or deny your claim, making it essential to have a skilled passenger injury attorney on your side. They will navigate the legal complexities, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build a strong case to protect your rights and maximize your compensation.
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What Compensation Am I Entitled To?
If you have suffered injuries as a passenger, you may be entitled to various forms of compensation. These can include:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Future medical needs
An experienced passenger injury lawyer will assess the details of your case and help you understand the potential compensation you may be eligible to receive.
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Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch $184 Million
Derek H. Potts was a member of the Kugel Mesh MDL Plaintiffs Steering Committee which was instrumental in obtaining a $184,000,000 global settlement for several thousand persons who had received the Kugel Mesh hernia patch.
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Commercial Property Dispute $645,000
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Surgical Negligence $600,000
Partner Adam T. Funk secured a $600,000 settlement for a young woman who was a victim of New Mexico medical malpractice. The woman underwent gallbladder removal surgery; the most common operation in America. The surgeon negligently performed the procedure, allowing bile to spill within the woman’s abdominal cavity before closing her incision.
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Wrongful Death of Employee $6.35 Million
Potts Law Firm served as lead counsel for the family of a man who was killed while on the job due to a product failure. After a short time in litigation, Potts Law Firm was able to settle the case and also received a voluntary worldwide recall of the product; ensuring no one else would suffer injuries or death resulting from the failed product in the future.
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East Texas Residential Property $454,000
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Seat Back Failure Seven-Figure Settlement
Potts Law Firm secured a confidential seven-figure settlement against an automobile manufacturer when the client’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle causing the driver’s seat to collapse backward allowing the client to be thrown into the back seat where she received spinal cord injuries, rendering her a quadriplegic.
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Surgical Negligence Confidential Settlement
Potts Law Firm achieved a settlement for a medical malpractice case on behalf of a minor injured during surgery in Kansas.
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Defective Airbag Seven-Figure Settlement
Potts Law Firm secured a confidential seven-figure settlement against an automobile manufacturer for the clients when their nine-year-old daughter was killed by the passenger side airbag in this low-energy collision.
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Small Statured Seat Belt Defect Confidential Settlement
Potts Law Firm secured a judgment and subsequent confidential settlement against an automobile manufacturer for a defective occupant restraint system provided for the front seat driver in a 1990 vehicle. This was a judge-tried case. After presenting evidence as to liability, the judge entered a plaintiff’s verdict.
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Sgroi vs. St. Louis University Hospital Jury Verdict
Derek H. Potts was appointed Lead Plaintiff's Trial Counsel in the case of Sgroi vs. St. Louis University Hospital, which obtained a verdict due to medical malpractice. Mr. Potts successfully argued the appeal before the Missouri Supreme Court, upholding the verdict.