TYPES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS
Because you are using a service provided by someone else, public transport accidents are often not the passengers’ fault. Lots of accidents can happen while using public transport, including:
- Sliding on wet surfaces while transport is moving
- Tripping or falling when boarding or getting off
- Tripping or falling over luggage or other items
- Injuries caused by sharp edges or faults on fixtures and fittings
- Injuries caused by reckless or careless driving
- Collisions caused by the driver, another road user or a pedestrian
IF YOU’VE HAD A PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCIDENT
If you’ve been injured in a public transport accident, you might have to take some time off work. If your injuries are more severe or long-lasting, you may not be able to work at all. Lost earning and treatment costs can put a strain on your finances. In these circumstance, it can be helpful to seek compensation for the accident.
To claim compensation for a public transport accident, it needs to have happened in the last three years and the accident can’t be your fault.
Porter Wood Law can claim compensation on your behalf, helping you recover physically and financially from your accident.
WHO AM I CLAIMING COMPENSATION FROM?
All public transport companies are insured for incidents just like this. They will be prepared for compensation claims and have insurance to cover the cost of pay outs. You will not be claiming from an individual, like the bus driver, for example.
