Traveling as a passenger in any vehicle which becomes involved in an accident and from which you suffer injury places you in a strong position from a legal stand point because the law regards passengers as innocent victims. If you've been involved in an accident whilst traveling as a passenger in any of the following and you have suffered a
personal injury, you may be eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim. :
- as a passenger in a car;
- as a passenger in a van;
- as a passenger on a bus;
- as a passenger on a coach;
- as a passenger in a taxi;
- as a passenger on a train;
- as a passenger on a tram;
- as a passenger on a boat, ferry or ship;
- as a passenger on an aeroplane;
- as a passenger in a lorry;
- as a motorcycle pillion passenger;
Injuries that are occur on journeys involving travel on any form of public transport such as a bus, coach, tram or train can also be caused by slips or trips on board the vehicle, defective fittings within the vehicle or falling whilst boarding or leaving the vehicle due to a defect in the step or hand rails.
If you have been a passenger which was involved in an accident and you want to make a claim for
personal injury compensation, 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 accident.