[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"According to the Alabama Guest Passenger statute, a passenger injured in a car accident can\u2019t sue the driver for negligence if they voluntarily accepted the ride. However, the injured passenger can sue the owner, operator, or person operating the vehicle if their willful or wanton conduct caused their injuries.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"A guest is a person who rides in a car without paying the driver. Payment doesn\u2019t have to involve exchanging cash. The payment can be something tangible that the driver values or benefits from or that benefits both the driver and the passenger.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"If you sustained injuries in a car accident as a passenger, you might have a right to compensation for your losses. You should seek immediate medical care. Building a case against the careless motorist starts on day one.  If your physician recommends follow-up care, listen to their orders. You must attend your appointments regularly according to the recommended treatment plan. Deviating from the plan, stopping treatment too soon, or skipping appointments can negatively affect your case.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Can I Sue for Injuries I Got as a Passenger in a Car Accident in Alabama?","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Alabama Guest Passenger Statute?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who Is Considered a \"Guest\"?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do If I Am a Passenger in a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#Question2"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can I Sue for Injuries I Got as a Passenger in a Car Accident in Alabama?","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/passenger-in-a-car-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]