{"id":7324,"date":"2026-05-05T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/?page_id=7324"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T23:46:55","slug":"are-passengers-entitled-to-compensation-if-the-driver-is-at-fault","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/zh\/are-passengers-entitled-to-compensation-if-the-driver-is-at-fault\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Passengers Entitled to Compensation if the Driver Is at Fault?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Car accidents can be traumatic experiences for everyone involved, and passengers often assume they have no rights if they were not driving the vehicle.<\/p>\n

However, in Australia, passengers may be entitled to compensation<\/strong> if the driver of the car they are travelling in is at fault.<\/p>\n

At Morgan Clifford Legal Services<\/a>, we regularly assist passengers who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents to understand their rights and make claims for compensation.<\/p>\n

When Can Passengers Make a Claim?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Passengers can make a claim if:<\/p>\n

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  1. The driver of the car they were travelling in was responsible for the accident<\/strong>, or partly at fault.<\/li>\n
  2. The passenger suffered injuries or losses<\/strong> as a result of the accident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Compensation may be available whether the passenger was in a private car, taxi, rideshare vehicle, or even a company car. In most cases, passengers can also claim if another driver was at fault<\/strong>, such as in multi-vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n

    At Morgan Clifford Legal Services<\/strong>, we help passengers understand the types of compensation they may be entitled to and assist with filing claims.<\/p>\n

    Types of Compensation Passengers Can Claim<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Passengers injured in an accident may be entitled to compensation for a range of losses, including:<\/p>\n