Travelling on a bus, coach or other public transport is generally one of the safest ways to get around.

However, a bus or coach, just like any other vehicle on the road is exposed to the dangers of the highway and accidents do happen, every day buses are involved in collisions and accidents that result in the passengers on board being hurt.

The safety of the passengers on board rests with the bus driver, if the bus driver causes an accident that results in passengers being injured then they will very likely be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation against the bus operators insurance policy.

Likewise, should the bus driver accelarate or brake in an excessive manner that causes passengers on the bus to be thrown from their seats (or fall if they are standing) there is also likely to be grounds for making a compensation claim.

If an accident occurs with the bus which is the fault of another vehicle on the road any passengers who are injured can generally claim against the company who insure the vehicle that was to blame for the accident.

The most common injuries sustained by passengers on buses are:

• Whiplash Injuries
• Cuts & Bruises
• Muscular Strains & Injuries
• Broken Bones & Fractures

Britain has a large public transport network, with thousands of buses on the roads every day, the chances of being injured as a passenger on a bus are slim, but should it happen it is important anyone injured takes specialist legal advice from a personal injury claims Solicitor.

The main bus and coach operators in the UK are:

• National Express
• Arriva
• Green Line
• Stagecoach
• Megabus
• Transport for London
• City Link

If you, a friend or family member have been injured or hurt while travelling as a passenger on a bus get in touch with Pinto Potts Solicitors for free legal advice about making a personal injury claim, call now on: 0800 316 4434.

Sources within the transport sector have revealed that the number of bus passengers injured through no fault of their own during a journey is on the increase. Many accidents occur as a result of hard braking and rapid acceleration, standing bus passengers are particularly vulnerable as they can easily lose balance and suffer serious injury when they fall.

Seated bus passengers are often hurt when they suffer injury due to the bus not having seatbelts and the driver braking hard. It has also been reported that bus passenger accidents are common whilst exiting the bus and when moving up and down the stairs, in fact more bus passengers are injured in non-road accident events (such as falls due to rapid acceleration) than in accidents with other vehicles.

Reports suggest that extra bus driver training could significantly reduce the number of accidents and provide a smoother, safer ride all round.

If you have been injured travelling on a bus, we would like to hear from you, please call 0800 316 4434.

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.