Many innocent bystanders suffer life-altering injuries because a drunk driver caused their accident. Passengers shouldn't have to worry about legal responsibility for accidents they may be involved in because they almost never cause them. Yet, that doesn't imply getting paid what they're owed will be a breeze. If you were a passenger in an accident caused by a drunk driver, read on to find out how to pursue the compensation you may be owed, and then get in touch with a Cheyenne personal injury attorney. What Happens When a Passenger Is Hurt Due to Drunk Driving? Passengers in drunk driving accidents are at risk for a wide range of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain and neck injuries
- Broken teeth and other dental damage
- Disturbed back and aching shoulders
- Accidental injuries caused by the seatbelt or airbag
- Internal bleeding and abdominal trauma
- Trauma to the upper extremities
- Traumatic bone dislocations and fractures
- Disfigurement and scars that can never go away
- Cuts, scrapes, and puncture holes
- Mild to severe injuries to the soft tissues
- Punctures, fractures, and dislocations in the lower extremities
- Blistering from the sun or friction from the road
- Psychological and emotional trauma
- Syndrome of acute stress reaction (PTSD)
- Loss of limb or amputation
- Accidental brain damage (TBIs)
- Illnesses affecting the spinal cord (SCIs)
- Total or incomplete paralysis