If a passenger died in a car accident where it was determined the other driver was at fault whose insurance pays the victim's family?

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In most states, the law would hold both parties responsible. Therefore, both companies would be liable for any judgment rendered. The extent of each could be determined by the policies and/or the court. That would not mean that the victims family could not file a lawsuit.

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