December 16th, 2008
Normally travelling by Bus, Train, Tube, Metro, Tram or any other mode of public transport is a cheap, efficient, safe and generally reliable method of getting from one destination to another.
However, as with all forms of transport, a Bus, Train, Tram, Metro or Underground Tube Train carries with it the risk of being involved in an accident resulting in personal injury to the passengers on board.
The chances of a Road Traffic Accident happening while travelling on a Bus or Coach is no different to the risk of an incident occurring as a passenger in a car. Unfortunatley less people wear seatbelts on a Bus or Coach which can result in more severe injuries than a car accident.
Many people who are injured after being involved in an accident on a Bus, Train, London Underground Tube, Metro, Tram or other form of Public Transport do not realise that they are able to make a personal injury compensation claim. Even if the accident was the fault of the Bus, Train, Tube or Tram Driver a claim can still be made.
As a passenger on a Bus, Train, London Underground Tube, Tram, Metro or any form of Public Transport, regardless of who else was at fault for the accident a passenger is an innocent party and can make a compensation claim for any injuries they have suffered.
Once liability for the accident has been established a personal injury claim can be made against either the Bus, Train, Tram or Tube Companies insurance policy or the insurance company of the other party involved.
It is important that anyone injured as a passenger on Public Transport seeks proper legal advice, a specialist injury claims Solicitor will know exactly how the case should be handled and will deal with complicated matters such as witness statements, dealing with insurers and assessing the amount of compensation due.
As well as making a claim for personal injuries sustained in an accident on public transport a good Solicitor will want to ensure the quickest recovery can be made and that any suffering from injuries is kept to an absolute minimum.
A specialist Personal Injury Claims Solicitor will normally have access to rehabilitation experts and will quickly arrange for sessions of treatment to take place, this could be with a Physiotherapist for example.
Pinto Potts Solicitors have a team of highly skilled legal experts with experience of handling claims for people who have been injured while travelling on Public Transport, if you have been hurt as a passenger on a Bus, Train, Tube, Coach, Tram, Metro or any other form of Public Transport get in touch for free, confidential advice on what to do next.
