A bus or coach journey can make for a pleasant day out. However, as a passenger you have no control over the actions of the driver or other road users.
Under the Public Service Vehicles Regulations 1990, passengers traveling on public transport are protected by law.
If you feel that your driver has been negligent
(for example: driving recklessly or too fast requiring constant heavy breaking in a way that caused you to be jerked forwards and backwards repeatedly) and you have suffered a whiplash type personal injury as a result, it is important to report your injuries to the driver at the earliest opportunity.
Injuries that are suffered on Bus or Coach journeys are not always due to road collisions. Accidents such as slips or trips on board a bus or coach, defective fittings within the vehicle or falling whilst boarding or leaving a vehicle due to a defect in the step or hand rails.
If possible you should try to record the date and time of your injury together with the bus route number and the vehicle registration. In addition any witness’s details that you are able to obtain will assist in your claim for compensation.
If you’ve been involved in a
road traffic accident while traveling as a passenger on a bus or coach and you have suffered a
personal injury you may be eligible to make a claim for
personal injury compensation. For immediate help and advice, call Legal Advice Helpline today on 0800 612 3042.
We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who will give you advice on making a
claim for compensation following your bus or coach accident. For added peace of mind, our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.