How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Bus Passenger Accident Claim?

By December 2019, 4.27 billion people in the UK were travelling in buses. Although the bus-travel ratio went down by 1% (probably due to the 3.4% rise in prices), people in the UK still prefer buses for travel, as they’re more affordable than cars.

But issues bubble up when a bus is involved in an accident—because who’s to blame?

Bus Accidents in the UK

Although bus accidents are rare, they aren’t all that uncommon. In the past, bus accidents have killed as many as 33 people. And even when there are no fatalities, bus accidents can seriously injure or debilitate you.

Luckily for you, the UK government is serious about its buses. There are legal provisions under which you can demand compensation for being in a bus accident.

Who Can File a Claim?

Interestingly—and many people might not know this—you don’t necessarily have to be inside a bus in order to file a claim.

You can file a claim if:

• The bus you were in crashed
• The bus hit you as you waited outside
• You were displaced from your seat and hurt yourself due to rash driving
• The bus drove off too quickly as you were departing and you hurt yourself in the process
• The bus hit and damaged your car

Responsibility and Compensation

As long as the responsibility for the crash or the injury wasn’t yours, you can take the matter to court. If you win the case, you will be compensated in accordance with:

• The damages you/your property suffered
• Your medical bills
• Loss of income due to accident injuries, etc.

The Challenges with Bus Accident Claims in the UK

Several challenges await you if you’re going ahead with a bus accident claim. What if the bus owner/driver says your injury was not due to reckless driving or poor road conditions instead?

Filing a bus accident claim is a major legal hurdle galore, which is why it’s best to have a lawyer by your side. Contact Wembley Solicitors to connect you with one today.