Bus Accident Claims

Bus travel is a popular way to get around but unfortunately, bus accidents are a regular occurrence and can often mean serious injuries for victims. If you have been injured in an accident involving a bus, talk to us about bus passenger accident claims, we are here to help you.

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. 

If you are not to blame for the accident, there are several different types of claims you could make:

• Against the bus company that failed to ensure its drivers were driving safely.
• A claim can be brought against a manufacturer of faulty parts belonging to a bus.
• Other drivers involved in the accident who were driving recklessly can also be responsible for bus accidents.
• Pedestrians walking near buses when they crash may also seek personal injury compensation.

Older people often use a bus as their main form of transport. It is therefore unsurprising that the majority of bus injury claims are made by people over the age of 55. Overcrowding on buses is a common cause of injury, particularly when buses are navigating bends and sharp turnings.

There are also accidents that occur on school buses where children are hurt in a crash during travel to and from school or on school trips, for example. Please contact us on 0333 358 3034 to discuss your child’s case.

Common injuries sustained in a bus passenger accident claim

• Head injuries and brain injuries (TBI – Traumatic Brain Injuries)
• Accidents involving all 4 limbs (arms and legs)
• Injuries to the vertebral column
• Fractures and broken bones
• Scarring

IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS-FOLLOW THESE STEPS

If you have been involved in an injury involving a bus, there are a number of steps you should take.

1. Get yourself to a safe area. Exchange contact details with the bus driver, and make a note of the bus number and route, like you would in any other kind of road traffic accident.
2. If there were any witnesses to your accident, try to gather their details.
3. After leaving the scene of the accident, visit your GP, or if your injuries are serious, go to A&E.
4. Next, make sure you report your accident to the police and the bus company.
5. Following your accident, keep a record of the costs you have incurred as a result of your injury by keeping receipts. If you take legal action, you may be able to claim these expenses back.

Your right to seek compensation for bus accident claims

Bus companies have a duty of care to their passengers. If a bus company breaches this duty resulting in you suffering an injury, you have the right to seek compensation. If your accident has rendered you unable to continue with your job, you may be able to pursue a claim for loss of earnings. You can also claim back the money you have spent on other expenses. These may include the cost of travelling to and from medical appointments or the cost of any medical equipment you have had to pay for.

Medical evidence and documentation will be required to make your case. Your solicitor will apply to access your medical records as part of your personal injury claim. If you have any photographs of the injuries or the accident scene then these can also be useful.

AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN A BUS PASSENGER CLAIM

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at general damages and special damages.

GENERAL DAMAGES

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.

SPECIAL DAMAGES

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work. TRY THE ONLINE ELIGIBILITY CHECKER

start your bus passenger accident claim today

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively,  complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.