Can i make a claim for whiplash when i was in my partners car as a passanger?

redjetta

Yes. Get checked out by a doctor and then contact his insurance.

And you do not have to sue anyone. His insurance will offer to pay for your medical bills and give you a little extra.

Neil

Yes, you can claim. However, you may have to sue your partner - not the nicest way, but if they are understanding, they'll cope.
Effectively, you are a third party, claiming against your partner (and their insurance company) for damages, in much the same way as the owner of a car (or other property) they hit.
Your local Citizens' Advice Bureau should be able to guide you in the right direction.

aout

I think it depends on his insurance coverage. But you can probably make a claim.

I was in a car accident back in June (thankfully no one was hurt) but the first thing my insurance company asked me was if myself or any of my passengers were hurt. My brother was with my at the time and had he been hurt, my insurance would have covered his medical bills.

Bardic

If you have proof (e.g from a doctor). You will need to write to his insurers (I'd consult a solicitor, you usually get the first interview free) to make a claim. Not a nice thing to do, though, your claim will be added to those counted against him when they consider his next premium.

kelly

Yes you can file a claim, did you go to the doctor or emergency room right after the accident. you will need doctor records of injury plus a complete physical therapy report to prove that you actually had whip lash and that you were not just making a false claim for the money.Insurance company's just don't give money away they do a full investigation so be throe, with complete doctor records. and follow thru on physical therapy to avoid future neck troubles..

michael b

YES YOU CAN MAKE A CLAIM ..MY SON WAS IN A SMASH A FEW YEARS BACK IN BELFAST AND HE WAS AWARDED A FEW THOUSAND FOR WHIPLASH....ITS NOW IN TRUST FOR HIM WITH THE COURTS UNTIL HE IS 18

WelshLad

Yes

elisayn

It depends. Did you go to a hospital and see a doctot that diagnosed you have whiplash? because you would need documentation when making the claim. In my state, you dont have to be named on the insurance to issue a claim. Did the police come to the scene of the accident? You could talk to them and they will assist you in this matter. good luck....bettyk

yes sure therye insured for third party injuries. you being a third party.

808fl

yes you can claim but you need evidence of the injury like a doctors visit or similar
as a passengr you have every right

paul p

easy, yes

notaclue

If you just got the brain storm for a "get rich" quick scheme-- forget it! You have to sustain "serious" injury in most states to collect anything! You'll make more problems for yourself than good because the insurance industry has data banks that the information will go into and then when you do get seriously injured, they'll say it's from the old injury you already claimed! BAD IDEA!!!!

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