Public Transport

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round... and so do accident compensation claims if you don't get them sorted as soon as possible.

Whether it is waiting in the pouring rain for a bus, listening to the 'your train has been delayed for the hundredth time this year' announcements or putting up with an irate toddler kicking the back of your chair for the duration of your flight; public transport can be far from pleasant at the best of times but if you have been involved in an accident, you will have far more than usual to complain about.

Millions of people use public transport everyday and like any form of transport, accidents can occur on quite a regular basis. However, due to the increased volume of people on public transport, these kinds of accidents can have profound consequences as there tend to be a larger number of victims. However, whatever your public transport preference, the bus, coach, train, ship or airline operator has a duty of care to the passengers it carries and has a legal duty to comply with safety standards.

The public services have a responsibility to adhere to safety standards and if they fail to do so, they are putting their passengers at risk. Therefore, if you have been injured in a railroad, bus, or air travel accident, and it was not your faul you may have a case for compensation.

Coach or bus accident claims:

You're probably familiar with this scene:

The bus you're on is approaching your stop so, in preparation to get off, you make your way to the front of the bus; standard. However, suddenly, out of nowhere, the bus driver decides that an emergency stop would be the most appropriate method of bringing a bus full of people to a halt. Consequently, you and whoever is behind or in front of you, go flying – thank you very much Mr Bus Driver!

Ok, so this kind of thing can occur on a daily basis for some people and no one bats an eyelid because generally, they manage to escape unscathed. However if this is not the case and you have been injured or involved in an accident, you may be suffering from symptoms such as whiplash, leg/arm injuries etc, and could be entitled to compensation. You can find out for sure by using our free service and asking our compensation experts for their opinion.

Train accident injury claims:

Next in line of annoying announcements, just after 'your train has been delayed' has to be, 'Mind the gap.' Yet, as annoying as this announcement is, the fact is, some people need to be reminded as they do not 'mind the gap' which can lead to accidents – that's why they keep on saying it! However, unfortunately there are rarely messages alerting us to other dangers awaiting us on our journey ahead like faulty steps, unstable luggage racks or broken seats etc.

Train accident injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to very serious, even fatal consequences. If you have been injured on a train journey and would like to speak to an expert, you can ask one of our compensation claims experts a question today and receive an answer in 15 minutes for free and with no obligation.

Although train accident claims can be complicated due to the complexity of the UK rail system with its many different companies operating the tracks, the trains and the stations, our experts will be able to help you no matter what; all you have to do is type in your question.

Taxi accident claims:

Why is it that we always remember to ask the taxi driver "You been busy then?" during our taxi journey, yet when it comes to clipping our seatbelt into place (you know, the thing that might save our life if we have an accident) we somehow forget?

Law of the land:
The Road Traffic Act 1988 states that if there are seatbelts fitted in a vehicle, they are to be worn. If the seatbelts are fitted and they are not working, this is a separate offence in its own right.

Did you know that according to the Department for Transport, in 2009 it was estimated that there are 700 thousand road casualties, including those not reported to the police, every year?

However you might be surprised to hear that even if you have not been wearing your seatbelt during an accident, you may still be able to make a claim against the taxi driver, his insurers, or the taxi operating company. The final settlement figure might be affected if you were partly responsible for the taxi accident but you will still be able to make a claim.

If you would like some more advice relating to your own circumstances or have questions and would like an expert opinion, we can help. All you have to do is type your query into the question portal on the home page and one of our compensation claims advisors will reply to you in 15 minutes, for free and with no obligation. There is no harm in just asking as we are ready and waiting to help you now.

Ship accident or ferry accident claims:

Hanging off the front of a ship and shouting 'I'm the king of the world' might seem funny at the time...

But seriously now, whether you are travelling on a large cruise ship or a small rowing boat, it is essential that anyone in charge of a vessel ensures the safety of its passengers and those nearby, by following the correct procedures, keeping it in a good state of repair and providing sufficient safety and emergency equipment.

There are many different ways a person can be injured whilst onboard a boat or a ship.  Some of the most common accidents and injuries are slips and trips, food poisoning and injuries caused by falling objects. Although it is impossible to control the rough seas, boat operators do have a duty to ensure that there are no avoidable dangers onboard that can cause unnecessary injuries.

Accidents on boats and ships can happen at sea, on rivers, canals or lakes and passengers may suffer injury whilst embarking, disembarking or during their journey.

If you have been injured via this means of transport and think you may have a claim, you can ask one of our experts a question today and find out for sure. They will answer any question you have within 15 minutes, for free and with no obligation and don't worry... it's all above board!

Aircraft accident claims:

Although the aviation industry has an excellent reputation for safety and works hard to maintain high standards, things do go wrong sometimes. Major airline accidents are thankfully very rare but the same cannot be said for personal injury claims. Think about it;

There are many potential hazards onboard an aircraft that can lead to accidents and claims can be made for injuries caused by airplane accidents in circumstances like the following:-

• unexpected turbulence & motion
• falling luggage & duty free bottles
• overhead locker door collision
• burns and scalds from hot drinks
• aircraft crashes and collisions
• slips, trips & falls

As the time limit for making an aircraft accident claim can be different from other claims, you might need the help of one of our experts in order to know where you stand before making a claim. All you have to do is contact us via the question portal on the home page and one of our compensation experts will reply to you within 15 minutes for free and with no obligation.

If you have had an accident involving public transport, why not ask a claims question.