subject: How To Make An Injury Claim For A Bus Accident [print this page] Road accidents are the most common cause of personal injury in the UK, which isn"t a surprise when there are millions of people on the roads every day. However, bus accidents are much rarer for a number of reasons, such as the fact that there are far less busses on the roads compared to cars. However, there are recorded incidents of bus accidents each year and a number of successful personal injury claims are made as a result. The following paragraphs outline exactly what can be considered as a bus accident claim and how you can make a claim if you sustained an injury whilst travelling on a bus.
Types of bus accident claims
Bus accidents involve much more than you might originally think. A bus colliding with another vehicle isn"t the only cause of a bus accident personal injury. Featured below are a few examples of where a successful bus accident claim has been made:
"A bus colliding with another vehicle.
"Passenger being flung from their seat as a result of poor driving.
"Slipping on a spill whilst moving around the bus.
If you have had an accident similar to the ones above then you could well have valid grounds to make a claim.
Making a personal injury claim for a bus accident
Before you can make a personal injury claim, you need to establish exactly who is at fault for your injuries. For example, if the bus was in a collision with another vehicle you need to know who is responsible for the accident. If your bus driver was at fault then you would raise a personal injury claim with them, however if the other driver was at fault, they are liable for your injuries and not the bus driver/company.
The first step in initiating the injury claims process for a bus accident is talking to a personal injury solicitor. They will be able to tell you the likelihood of your claim being successful and how much compensation they feel you could be entitled to. Furthermore, if you decide to go ahead with your claim, a solicitor will be able to manage the case meaning that there is little to no effort on your part.
The next stage is for your solicitor to contact the other party via letter and notify them of your intention to make a personal injury claim. They then have three months to respond to this initial contact and either accept or reject the claim. If they accept fault, both legal teams will negotiate a compensation amount that all parties agree with. However, should the claim be rejected, the case will be settled in court. The majority of injury claims are settled out of court and take around 8 months to complete. Talk to your solicitor about how long they feel your claim will take and when you should receive your compensation if the claim is successful.
