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Making claims for bus accidents

By Jack Wogan


One of the most popular types of transport, around the world maybe, is clearly public transportation. We all know that during the morning and evening rush hours all the busses, subways and trams are packed. One of the most common means of transport that people choose to use daily is the bus. Even if it is such a reliable method of transportation, sometimes buses can be involved in accidents also. It can be the driver's fault or not, nevertheless people get injured and hurt. Regardless of the circumstances in which the accident takes place, the consequences are terrible. The injuries that one can suffer can range from lacerations, cuts and bruises or simple bumps on the head. Anyone that has been involved in these types of accidents has the right to file accident claims and ask for compensation.

Sometimes, the bus drivers are not at fault for the accident, and they also have the right to file accident claims alongside the passengers. Something else that you need to keep in mind is the fact that the bus doesn't need to collide with another vehicle, there are other ways in which passengers can get hurt.

There have been times when the bus driver was not responsible for the accident and he was entitled to file accident claims alongside the passengers. One other aspect that you need to keep in mind is the fact that the bus doesn't have to collide with another vehicle in order for the passengers to get hurt. There have been cases when people got hurt when the bus stops too abruptly or when the driver makes a fast turn, etc.

These circumstances will also offer you the possibility to file accident claims and ask for the compensation that it rightfully yours. The passengers can file such claims only when they have suffered physical or physiological injuries as a direct result of the accident. A medical report is going to be extremely useful in this case.

On the other hand, the bus driver might be responsible for the accident. The moment a passenger steps on the bus, then the driver is responsible for his safety and he owes him a duty of care. It is obvious that when the duty of care is breached, then you have the right to file accident claims and ask for compensation.

In some cases, the driver can prove that he wasn't negligent driving and then the entire responsibility falls on the bus company. Negligence in such cases, will determine liability.

If you are interested in filing accident claims then, the best option that you have is to hire an accident claims solicitor. Obviously, only with the help of a good solicitor you will be able to have a good representation in court and eventually win the compensation that is fair for you.




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