Use Our Passenger Injury Compensation Calculator To Estimate Your Payout

If you have been injured as a passenger of a vehicle due to the fault of the driver, vehicle operator or another road user, our passenger injury compensation calculator can help you calculate how much compensation you may be entitled to. Passenger injury compensation calculators will take into account your specific circumstances, such as the severity of your injuries and the additional expenses that you have had to make because of them.

However, in order to have a valid road traffic accident claim, you will need to establish that the driver was responsible for ensuring your safety whilst in the passenger seat. You may have been the passenger of a coach that crashed on the motorway because the driver was using their mobile phone. Or your friend was not adhering to speed limits whilst you were a passenger in their car. These failures to take practical measures to ensure your safety deserve compensation for the injuries that you sustained.  Our panel of solicitors can help you gather evidence to help gain the maximum amount of compensation possible for your specific set of circumstances. 

Our advisors are on hand 24/7 to answer any of your initial questions about the claims process. They can also advise you on whether you are likely to prove the fault of the third party, evaluate the compensation that you may be entitled to and connect you with an expert personal injury claims solicitor from our panel. To get started, contact Compensation Calculator UK today. 

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2. Calculating Compensation Amounts For Passenger Injuries
3. Can Passenger Compensation Claims Cover Financial Losses?
4. Can I Make A Claim If I Was Injured As A Passenger?
5. What Is Needed When Bringing A Passenger Compensation Claim?
6. Why Choose To Claim For A Passenger Injury With Compensation Calculator UK?
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Passenger Injury Compensation Calculator 

A passenger injury compensation calculator will consider the pain that you have endured as a result of the injuries sustained in your accident. The pain that you have suffered will be covered by the head of claim, general damages, which may be calculated by your solicitor with the assistance of the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication gives suggestions of compensation amounts to award different types of injuries. 

The table below gives examples of compensation guidelines for different types of injuries that may be sustained in a passenger accident. Keep in mind that these brackets are guidelines and not guarantees, as each claim has unique details that may affect your exact compensation. Please also note that the first figure was not taken from the JCG. Additionally, we’ve also provided 2 examples of the tariffs found in the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021. 

Injury and Severity	Notes	Compensation Guideline
Multiple Serious Injuries	Multiple serious injuries were financial losses, such as loss of earnings, care costs and rehabilitation have incurred.	Up to £1,000,000+
Paralysis - Tetraplegia	The injured person has suffered significant effects on their senses and ability to communicate.	£428,850 - £533,720
Brain and Head Injury - Moderately Severe	A need for constant professional and other care and the disabilities may be physical, such as limb paralysis, or cognitive with an impairment of intellect.	£289,420 - £372,570
Brain and Head Injury - Less Severe	Injured person will have made good recovery and are able to return to work but there may not have been a restoration of all normal functions, with persisting problems, such as poor memory and concentration	£20,240 - £56,890
Severe Leg Injuries - Severe	Extensive degloving of the leg or where fractures have not united and extensive bone grafting has had to take place.	£127,160 - £179,560
Neck Injury - Severe (ii)	Serious fractures or damage to discs in the cervical spine, giving rise to disabilities of a considerable severity, such as substantial loss of movement in the neck.	£88,860 - £172,970
Back Injury - Severe (iii)	Disc lesions or fractures of discs leading to conditions where disabilities remain, such as impaired agility and sexual function.	£51,230 - £92,130
Other Arm Injuries - Injuries With Permanent and Substantial Disablement	Serious fractures of one or both forearms with permanent and significant residual disability. This may be either cosmetic or functional.	£51,750 - £79,080
Hip and Pelvis Injury - Moderate (i)	Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but future risk is not great and disability is not major. A hip replacement may have been required.	£35,130 - £51,750
Ankle Injury - Moderate	Ligamentous tears and fractures and other injuries that give rise to disabilities that are less serious, such as difficulty walking on uneven ground and awkwardness on stairs.	£18,150 - £35,130
Whiplash Tariff	Symptoms, alongside minor psychological damage, last 18-24 months.	£4,975
Whiplash Tariff	Whiplash symptoms last 18-24 months.	£4,830

For an evaluation on the general damages that you may be awarded in your passenger injury claim, get in touch with an advisor today. 

Calculating Compensation Amounts For Passenger Injuries 

A passenger injury compensation calculator will calculate the compensation that you are entitled to by taking into consideration the severity of your injuries. To illustrate, a passenger who has suffered a severe brain injury is unlikely to return to work and their social life will be significantly affected. The impact on the injured passenger’s life in this instance is more extreme and prolonged than that of a passenger who sustained broken ribs, for which the prognosis states that a full recovery will be made within a year. Therefore, they will receive a higher amount of compensation. 

How Does The Whiplash Reform Programme Affect Passenger Injury Claims?

Certain passengers may need to make their compensation claim through the Whiplash Reform Programme. In addtion to how a car accident claim is made, the Reform Programme changed how whiplash claims are valued. These types of injuries are now valued in accordance with a tariff found within the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 (examples can be seen in our table above). For more information on who the Whiplash Reform Programme applies to and other details you need to know, see our whiplash compensation calculator.

To discuss the factors that a passenger injury compensation calculator may consider in your compensation, contact one of our helpful advisors today. 

Can Passenger Compensation Claims Cover Financial Losses? 

Yes, passenger compensation claims cover financial losses. Any additional expenses that you have paid in association with your injuries will be covered by special damages. Below you will find examples of financial losses that you may be reimbursed for. 

Lost Income 

Injuries varying from broken bones, to slipped discs and brain injuries can leave you with low mobility for a significant period of time, therefore you miss out on shifts and wages at work. 

Future Loss Of Earnings 

More severe passenger injuries can have permanent damage, therefore you are unable to return to work or you have to change professions as you can no longer carry out roles involving physical labour. This future loss of earnings will be considered in your special damages. 

Medical Expenses 

The expense of pain killers and equipment such as leg braces to help you with your recovery may be reimbursed. 

Care Costs 

Passenger injuries, such as a broken back or arm may require you to hire carers to help you with daily tasks, such as cleaning and getting dressed. 

Treatment And Rehabilitation 

Where you have been in a collision that has caused brain damage or broken bones that have weakened their function, you may have paid for physiotherapy sessions to rehabilitate your strength. 

Cost Of Travel 

Passenger injuries, such as broken arms and legs sustained in a collision, may have left you unable to drive for several weeks. Therefore, you had to pay for public transport tickets. 

Miscellaneous Expenses 

Any personal property that was damaged in your accident, such as your mobile phone, can be reimbursed. 

To ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation that you deserve, keep copies of receipts, bank statements, invoices and pay slips to prove that these payments were made. 

Our passenger injury compensation calculator can evaluate what special damages may be awarded to you in your compensation. Contact our advisory team to learn more. 

Can I Make A Claim If I Was Injured As A Passenger? 

Yes, you can make a claim if you were injured as a passenger. However, you will need to prove that another road user, either the driver of the vehicle you were travelling in, or another vehicle on the roads, was at fault. Essentially, you will need to prove that negligence occurred. This is a duty of care owed to you was breached, leading to your passenger injuries. 

A duty of care is met when practical measures are taken to ensure that you are reasonably safe. On the roads, this means that everyone navigating them must do so in a safe manner, complying with relevant rules and regulations to avoid injury and damage. So, adhering to speed limits, for example.

There is a breach of duty when there is a failure to take these practical steps. For example, a car failed to keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle in front of it and rear-ended it. 

To prove that you suffered an injury, you should provide medical records and X-rays of your broken bone, for example. 

Can I Claim If Injured As A Passenger In A Car, Bus Or Coach Accident? 

Yes, you can claim if injured as a passenger in a car, bus or coach accident. Your claim would be made against the at-fault party. 

As stated above, all road users must navigate in a safe manner. This is the duty of care that road users, including car, bus and coach drivers, owe to one another. To ensure compliance with this, road users need to adhere to relevant legislation such as the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.

All road users owe a duty of care to anyone else on the road. Therefore, the driver of a car, bus or coach owes you, as the passenger, a duty of care. This duty can be met by the driver of the vehicle following rules set out in The Highway Code, such as adhering to speed limits and not getting distracted from the road by using their mobile phone. 

Can I Claim If Injured As A Passenger In A Train Collision? 

Yes, you can claim if injured as a passenger in a train collision. Your claim may be brought against the company that operates the train that you were a passenger on, the party with liability for the tracks or another at-fault party. 

Can I Claim If Injured On A Ferry As A Passenger? 

Yes, you can claim if injured on a ferry as a passenger, as the company operating the ferry or the owner of the vessel will be held liable. 

What If I Am Injured As A Passenger In A Taxi? 

If injured as a passenger in a taxi or a private hire car, you can bring a claim against the driver themselves or the company who they work for. Alternatively, your claim may be made against another driver if they were responsible for the accident. For example, if your taxi driver complied with the rules of the road, but another driver ran a red light, causing a collision, you would claim against that driver. 

Can I Claim For A Loved One Who Was Injured As A Passenger? 

Yes, you can claim for a loved one who was injured as a passenger if you are appointed as their litigation friend. A litigation friend will bring a passenger injury claim on behalf of the injured passenger and act with their best interest at heart. 

A litigation friend may be appointed under circumstances, such as where the injured passenger lacks the capacity to bring their own claim or they are under the age of 18. 

To find out whether you are eligible to make a claim for the damages calculated by our passenger injury compensation calculator, contact an advisor on our team today. 

What is Needed When Bringing A Passenger Compensation Claim? 

You will need evidence to bring a passenger compensation claim. This evidence will need to prove the fault of the third party. You will also need to make sure that you bring your claim within the legal limitation period. Examples of evidence and details on the time limit can be found below. 

What Evidence Will Support A Passenger Injury Claim? 

The evidence that will support a passenger injury claim should prove the fault of the driver which led to your accident and your injuries being sustained. This can be dashcam footage from the driver of the vehicle that you were in or another road user’s. It can also include reports made to insurance companies and images of the scene. 

More examples of evidence that may support your passenger injury claim can be found in our dedicated guide. 

Is There A Passenger Compensation Claim Time Limit? 

Yes, there is a passenger compensation claim time limit of 3 years, starting from the date that your accident took place. This deadline is strict, therefore, you should begin making your claim as soon as possible to avoid your claim being dismissed. 

There are some exceptions to the personal injury limitation period, however, which you can find out more about in our dedicated guide. 

Can I Claim For Passenger Injuries On A No Win No Fee Basis? 

Yes, you can claim for passenger injuries on a No Win No Fee Basis with a solicitor on our panel by entering a Conditional Fee Agreement, which they will offer to you before beginning your claim. This is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement, which will benefit you because: 

• You will not have to make any upfront payments for your solicitor’s work
• No accumulation of service fee charges whilst the claims process is ongoing
• An unsuccessful claim will not make payments for the solicitor’s services. 

If the outcome is successful, a legally capped percentage will be deducted from your compensation, known as a ‘success fee’. The cap on this fee means that you can be assured that you will receive the majority of the compensation awarded. 

To find out more about the process of claiming and the agreements that can be made with our panel of solicitor, contact one of our advisors today. They can also check your eligibility, run through evidence and advise you on using our passenger injury compensation calculator. 

Why Choose To Claim For A Passenger Injury With Compensation Calculator UK? 

Choosing Compensation Calculator UK to make your claim for a passenger injury will give you the support of a solicitor on our panel who has decades of experience and expertise. They know what makes a successful road traffic accident claim and their aim is to maximise your compensation. They will achieve this by: 

• Organising further assessments of your injuries so that you are compensated for all of the harm that you have suffered in the collision. 
• Giving advice specific to your passenger accident claim so that the evidence that they help you to retrieve is strong in proving the fault of the driver. 
• Contacting the liable party professionally and updating you on their communications with them. 
• Getting in touch with insurance companies and anyone who witnessed your accident for a witness statement and possible dashcam footage. 
• Ensuring that any support you need to help your recovery from your passenger injuries is provided, whether this is medical, such as a physiotherapist, or more practical, such as a cleaner. 

To find out more about the variety of other services offered by the solicitors on our panel, get in touch today. 

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More Information

Find more of our useful guides below:

• Use our back injury compensation calculator 
• Learn how to claim for psychological injuries and anxiety after your accident
• Read about claiming compensation if your loved one has tragically been involved in a fatal road traffic accident

Further reading to inform you with your claim can be found below:

• Read advice for road users to learn about the expectations of drivers
• Learn about giving basic first aid after an incident 
• Find out how to get copies of your health medical records

Thank you for reading our guide on using a passenger injury compensation calculator to calculate the settlement you may be entitled to when claiming with a solicitor on our panel. We hope you found it helpful.