If A gives lift in his car to B upto a certain place and on the way due to negligence of A an accident is caused. A has:

When A gives a lift to B, even gratuitously, A assumes a legal duty of care toward B's safety. A's negligence causing the accident makes A liable for compensation. This principle extends duty of care beyond contractual relationships to situations where one person voluntarily takes responsibility for another's safety. The duty arises from the assumption of responsibility, not from any payment.