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Yes.  If you were injured in an accident as a passenger in a vehicle and you were not at fault, you almost certainly can get a recovery from the insurance company of the driver, even if you are related to the driver.  One notable exception to this rule is if you get into a vehicle with someone that you know is intoxicated or otherwise impaired, and that impairment is a cause of the accident.  You should contact a personal injury lawyer even if your loved one was the driver to make sure your case is properly analyzed. It may lead to awkwardness between you and your loved one, but remember that you are not suing your loved one, but rather than insurance policy.

Most of the time you are simply making a claim against your friend’s car insurance policy.  There is a strong liklihood that the case will settle before it ever goes to a lawsuit.  Also, this is why we all have car insurance, for claims like these. 
About the Editors: Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp& Duffan is a law firm which focuses exclusively on injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth. Our office is based in Virginia Beach, but we’re ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you’ve been seriously hurt by someone else’s carelessness. While not every injury case meets our criteria,  we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (833) 997-1774. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.  
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the “Best Lawyers in America” 2010 Edition. Rick and James, along with fellow attorney John C. were named Virginia “Super Lawyers” For Personal Injury Law  (2010 Ed., less than 5% of lawyers are chosen), and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2009). In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. Our firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
We also offer free special reports along with editing the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a public information service. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube, a Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers blog, a Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors blog, a VA/NC Wrongful Death blog, and a blog dedicated to accident and safety issues on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.