Can Passengers Injured In An Auto Accident Sue?

From the time that seatbelts were first introduced in the 1950s, automobile safety innovations have continued to drastically reduce incidents of death and injury in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs).

According to the World Economic Forum, there were 5.1 fatalities per 100 million miles driven in the United States in 1960. That number dropped significantly to 1.1 per 100 miles in 2019, attesting to the effectiveness of safety innovations.

While more safety features have been proven to reduce death and injuries and sometimes even help to prevent collisions, MVAs continue to be an all-too-common occurrence.

While statistics show that drivers are more likely to be killed or injured in an MVA, each year the lives of thousands of passengers are impacted by car accidents. Victims of MVAs are often left wondering whether they will receive the help they need to put their lives back together.