Public Transport Accident Claims
We realise and value the expectation of safety that is implied when using public transport. However, this safety can be compromised when trained persons and/or professionals make mistakes which can lead to disastrous accidents and dire injuries. As a victim of these negligent actions you may be entitled to a public transport injury compensation claim.
ELIGIBILITY
Our lawyers are adept in dealing with such claims and work in tandem to help you clarify whether you are entitled to a public transport injury claim. This can arise if you are injured while using public transport that was involved in an accident that occurred due to someone else’s actions.
The different modes of transport that can incur compensation claims are:
- Bus injury claims
- Train injury claims
- Tram injury claims
To accomplish a successful public transport injury claim, you must be able to demonstrate that the accident was caused by the negligent act of either the person operating the vehicle or the negligent act of another individual who failed to uphold their duty of care.
Common types of accidents that can occur on public transport are:
- Slip, trip and fall accidents
- Hit and run accidents
- Bus or Train crashes
- Falls in moving vehicles
We advise you to seek professional advice from our medical negligence experts as soon as possible.
If the road traffic accident claim is in relation to:
A minor: They have up until their 18th Birthday. From the 18th birthday they have a further 3 years to make a claim, until they are 21.
An adult: You have 3 years from the date of accident to claim as that is when your limitation period will end.
Every claim is different from the other, each claim has its own circumstances and situations where they need to be followed up properly and thoroughly. How much you will end up receiving depends on many factors such as:
- The severity and extent of the injuries
- Expenses incurred as a result of the accident, including hospital bills, medication, rehabilitation costs, and any future medical care needs.
- Financial loses; lost wages or loss of earnings
- The pain, suffering and potential losses you’re likely to incur in the future.
Our specialists are here to make sure that maximum compensation is achieved with no stone unturned and will not rest assured until they deemed to have done everything possible.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIM TO SETTLE?
Each claim must be considered upon its own merits. We must obtain relevant evidence in relation to the incident to ascertain a form of admission from the third party, these situations can cause delays. Therefore, whilst we are unable to provide a time frame, we do promise to ensure the claim is dealt with in a prompt and professional manner.
WOULD YOU ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT?
We are not here only to just recover compensation for the negligence of someone else’s actions, we are here to also ensure that you are adequately looked at, cared for, and made sure that you are on the right path to recovery. Money can only go so far if you are still suffering, so we will do our best to align you with the best medical professionals out there to maximise your chances of recovery.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO MAKE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee Basis. This means that you won’t pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful at the end. Most legal fees will be covered by the third party and the rest will only be deducted from your compensation award. All this will be formally discussed and agreed with you prior to proceeding forwards with your claim.
CAN I CLAIM IF I AM PARTIALLY AT FAULT?
Each accident has its own merits, with some accidents you can place fault within each party.
Although you may believe that you were at partial fault for the accident, more often or not within the legal road laws, you may very well not have been. It is always worth having a conversation with us in regard to situations like this, we offer free consultations for these matters.