Why claim for bus accident injury compensation?
Thankfully in the UK, accidents involving buses or coaches are very rare. Bus companies have a duty of care for passengers travelling with them and are required to implement measures to ensure their safety on board. However, certain circumstances can arise which could result in a road traffic accident.
Bad weather, poorly maintained roads, pedestrians and other road users could cause a serious accident involving a bus. In some cases, it could be down to the negligence of the bus drivers themselves.
Accidents involving buses or coaches can cause serious injuries to passengers, as well as other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. They can even prove to be fatal. Being involved in a road traffic incident may also result in long-lasting psychological traumas which can have a devastating impact on an individual's mental health.
If you've been injured in an accident involving a bus and it wasn't your fault, our simple claims process will help you find out if you can seek compensation for your bus accident injury. Should we think your claim would be successful, and you choose to go ahead with it, our expert bus accident lawyers will get to work building your case.
You shouldn't have to live with the consequences of being involved in a bus accident. We've helped thousands of people make bus injury claims on a no win no fee basis. To find out if we can help you, get in touch today.
No win no fee bus accident claims
Whether you were a passenger or you were injured as a result of a bus accident, our no win no fee process can make your compensation claim easier. This means you can look to claim risk-free, as you won't pay us a penny if you are unsuccessful.
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With ClaimsPeople, you will have access to experienced UK bus accident solicitors who are there to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Calculate your compensation
No two claims are the same and, until we know exactly what happened, we are unable to give you a definitive projection of how much compensation you could be entitled to. However, you can use our free claim calculator to get an estimate of what you might be able to expect to receive if your bus accident compensation claim is successful.
Bus accident claims FAQs
What are the most common causes of bus accidents?
Sometimes accidents are unavoidable but, when it comes to travelling by bus or coach, every effort should be taken to make sure you are safe and secure as you travel. Being involved in a road traffic accident can often lead to injury and, in some cases, the injuries can be severe and life-altering.
Below are some of the most common causes of bus and coach road traffic accidents:
- Poorly maintained roads
- Bus company negligence
- Bad weather conditions
- Negligent driving
- Other road users
- Collisions involving another vehicle
- Pedestrians or cyclists
- Traffic violations
- Overcrowded buses
If you were involved in a bus accident and injured as a result of any of the reasons listed above, contact us. We will offer you support should you decide to pursue a bus accident claim.
Can I claim compensation for an accident on a bus?
If you have been involved in a bus or coach accident and have been injured physically or psychologically as a result, you could be eligible to make a bus accident compensation claim.
You shouldn't have to live with the consequences of being injured in a bus accident. If someone else is to blame for any injury you have sustained, compensation can help you get your life back on track and help cover for any medical treatments or loss of earnings you may have had to deal with.
Contact us today if you want to take the first steps to make a bus injury compensation claim.
How do I start my bus accident claim?
There are three simple options you can choose from to start your bus or coach accident compensation claim with us:
- Use our handy free bus accident compensation claim calculator to get a sense of how much your claim with us could be worth.
- Fill out our callback form and a member of our team will get back to you at a time that's convenient for you.
- Give us a call on 0800 587 0344 where you can talk to us in complete confidence about your situation.
How much do I pay my bus accident lawyer?
Most of our bus injury lawyers will take on bus accident claims on a no win no fee basis, when you make a no win no fee claim with us your personal injury lawyer will take out insurance on your behalf that will cover all your claim costs and expenses including medical report fees, court fees and any barrister fees; so long as you comply with their terms and conditions, you won't have to pay any costs upfront, and there are no hidden surprises.
Before the claim proceedings begin, we will advise you to take out an insurance policy to protect you from legal expenses if you don't win. Don't worry, though; we can take care of this for you. You won't be required to pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful.
How much can I get in bus injury compensation?
How much you could receive for your claim for being involved in a bus or coach accident will depend entirely on your individual circumstances. Every bus injury claim is different, so we are unable to predict how much your claim might be worth until we know more about your case.
Once we have all the information we need, we will be able to attain a clearer picture of how much you could potentially receive. Damages are evaluated based on the most recent edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, as instructed by the Ministry of Justice.
To get a rough estimate of how much your claim could be worth, you can use our free bus accident compensation claim calculator.
Is there a time limit for making a bus accident claim?
In most cases, you have three years from when you were involved in a bus accident to claim compensation. However, some injuries sustained in road traffic incidents, such as whiplash, may not be apparent straight after the accident. In such an instance, the three years would begin at the point of your injury being diagnosed.
Another exception to the above is if you are claiming on behalf of a child under the age of 18 years old, which you can do at any point until their 18th birthday. After that, they will have another three years to make their own bus injury claim.
Why trust us with your bus accident compensation claim?
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If you have any questions about making a claim, our team of friendly advisors are on hand to help. We're available to talk to you every day of the week.
Risk-Free No Win No Fee
When you choose to make a claim for bus accident compensation, you can be safe in the knowledge that as long as you have the correct insurance, you won't pay anything if your case is unsuccessful, thanks to our no win no fee approach.
Bus Accident Compensation Experts
We work with specialist solicitors from a UK-wide, fully regulated panel of experts with years of experience dealing with claims just like yours. You can be confident that the service we deliver will be of the highest level.
Calculate your compensation
Get an idea of how much you could receive with a successful bus accident claim using our compensation calculator today.
Speak to a bus accident lawyer about making a compensation claim today
Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation to start the process. We will assess your circumstances and advise whether it's worth pursuing the possible next steps that would lead to a legal claim.