Passengers place their trust and safety into the hands of their drivers every single time they enter a vehicle. Even if you’re riding with the most practiced driver, car crashes still happen for various reasons — especially in Louisiana.

Being involved in an auto accident in New Orleans as a passenger can be nerve-racking and daunting. You may not know which insurer to approach for questions and compensation. Claiming personal injury damages may also be more complicated when the car accident happens while ridesharing in Louisiana.

Breaux Law Firm can help you make a personal injury claim after a car accident in Louisiana. We have experience as Uber or Lyft car accident lawyers in New Orleans and throughout the rest of Louisiana. With Breaux Law Firm on the case, you can focus on recovering and returning to your daily routine. We will ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to. We firmly believe that personal injury cases require personal attention. Breaux Law Firm will help you throughout the entire process.

Below are a few things you should keep in mind regardless of which personal injury attorney helps you with your car accident as a passenger.

• Determining which driver was at fault in a two-car accident can often be a difficult and time-consuming process. As a passenger in a car accident in New Orleans, you will almost never be liable for the accident and you will likely have to make a claim against the at-fault driver.
  
  
• Filing a passenger injury claim is like filing other types of auto accident claims in Louisiana. The main difference is the fact that, unless it’s clear which of the drivers is responsible for the crash, you will have to file for a claim against all drivers involved.
  
  
• Filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company is usually the recommended first option when searching for compensation as a passenger in an auto accident in Louisiana. For example, in Louisiana, the minimum coverage drivers should have for bodily injury liability is $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident. Occasionally, the liable driver’s insurance company refuses to pay compensation unless their insured driver is clearly at fault for the accident. A personal injury attorney in Louisiana can assist you with getting compensation or a settlement without waiting months to determine who is the responsible party.
  
  
• Filing a claim with your driver’s insurance company may be uncomfortable — especially if you’re friends, family, or associates. It’s important to remember that you’re not suing them or going after them personally. You are pursuing a valid personal injury claim against their insurance provider.
• If you were riding in a vehicle while using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in New Orleans, you may need to file a claim against the rideshare company’s insurance company.

A trustworthy personal injury attorney in Louisiana can provide the direction you require and assist you by providing an easier, faster negotiation so that you receive fair and just compensation.

The experienced attorneys at Breaux Law Firm are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to answer any questions you may have about being a passenger in a car accident in New Orleans or elsewhere in Louisiana. Call us now for a free consultation at (504) 882-0545.