giving a lift to someone, then involved in car accident?

Andy From Sligo

you know a lot of people 'thumb' lifts in Ireland and someone pulls over and gives them a lift, what if you pick up a stranger (or even someone you know come to think of it) what is the score if after you pick them up you get into a car accident (even if its not your fault) if they get maimed/hurt or something - is driver liable / can get sued by the passenger he picked up? - and I doubt car insurance would cover it? - it would be a private claim wouldnt it be. Sorta makes you think also about car shares where you share taking your workmates to work as well and vice-versa.

Didnt know whether to ask in motoring or insurance so I decided to post it in after hours

The Backwards Man

A member of your own family can claim for injuries off you, never mind a stranger. That's what you're paying insurance for.

Mint Sauce

As long as you are not making a financial gain from giving them a lift (they may pay towards petrol), I would assume they claim from the at fault drivers insurance.

AHs answer.

Kill them, and the car with fire. No prove then.

Outlaw Pete

Once you're not accepting a "reward" for giving the lift they are covered.

But if you are illegally operating as a Taxi for example and have an accident, then they are not.

Andy From Sligo

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A member of your own family can claim for injuries off you, never mind a stranger. That's what you're paying insurance for.

yeah, did hear that before - is it silly or not? - is that just special to Ireland or do other countries adopt that culture as well? - do/can they sue through insurance or is it done privately/personal?

emeldc

You're covered to carry passengers, just not for hire or reward.
I never pick up hitch hikers anymore. Even if they scratch themselves getting in or out of the car they can hit you with a claim.

maudgonner

Mint Sauce wrote: »

AHs answer.

Kill them, and the car with fire. No prove then.

AH answer: It was a SKELETON driving the car all along!!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

whoopsadoodles

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

yeah, did hear that before - is it silly or not? - is that just special to Ireland or do other countries adopt that culture as well? - do/can they sue through insurance or is it done privately/personal?

I had to sue the driver of a car I was a passenger in. And I was even related to them. Imagine!

It's done through insurance. It's what insurance is for.

emeldc

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

I had to sue the driver of a car I was a passenger in. And I was even related to them. Imagine!

It's done through insurance. It's what insurance is for.

Ya bast**d

whoopsadoodles

emeldc wrote: »

Ya bast**d

I'm a terrible, terrible person.

corner of hells

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

you know a lot of people 'thumb' lifts in Ireland and someone pulls over and gives them a lift, what if you pick up a stranger (or even someone you know come to think of it) what is the score if after you pick them up you get into a car accident (even if its not your fault) if they get maimed/hurt or something - is driver liable / can get sued by the passenger he picked up? - and I doubt car insurance would cover it? - it would be a private claim wouldnt it be. Sorta makes you think also about car shares where you share taking your workmates to work as well and vice-versa.

Didnt know whether to ask in motoring or insurance so I decided to post it in after hours

Another fine thread Andy.

A relative of was driving a company car years ago when involved in an accident while carrying a hitch hiker.

The hitch hiker claimed and got so much , himself and my relative exchange christmas cards and play a round of golf every so often.

AH answer : kill and bury all hitch hikers.
Make sure you have a decent spade, rope and a good excuse.