Can you claim whiplash from a bus crash?
Bus and coach travel in the UK is generally very safe. However, accidents involving buses and coaches can and do happen. Importantly, if they are caused by the negligence of the bus driver, the transport provider, another road user, or even a pedestrian, you may be eligible to make a bus accident claim for compensation.
We specialise in personal injury claims including those made for road traffic accidents. If you contact our claims advisors, you’ll get free legal advice about your options during a no-obligation telephone consultation. If your advisor concludes a bus accident claim is viable, they could refer you to a personal injury solicitor from our team.
We are ready to help you claim compensation for an accident on a bus or with a bus, so please get in touch on 0800 6524 881 if you’d like to start the ball rolling today. To learn more about bus accident compensation claims before contacting us, please continue reading.
Anyone who has been involved in a bus accident and suffered an injury, as a result, could file a claim. This includes passengers on the bus, pedestrians, cyclists, drivers of other vehicles, and passengers in other vehicles involved in the crash.
If the accident resulted in the death of a loved one, then the family or dependents of the deceased person may also make a fatal accident claim.
If you approach a personal injury solicitor to claim compensation after a bus accident or bus crash, they will need to verify that there’s a chance your claim will be won before accepting it. To check that you have the grounds to make a bus accident claim, they’ll assess whether:
- The process of proving who is liable for a bus accident can be tricky. Therefore, in a later section, we’ll provide details of what evidence could be used to support your bus accident claim.
Yes, if a child has been injured in an accident on a school bus through no fault of their own, a responsible adult such as their parent, guardian or carer can make a claim on their behalf. In the UK, children are not legally allowed to make a claim themselves, but an adult can act as their litigation friend in the claim process.
If you contact us about your child’s accident on a school bus we’ll be happy to advise on what action against the bus company could be taken.
As you may be aware, there are personal injury claims time limits when you seek compensation for a bus accident. In most cases, this will be a 3-year period starting from the date of the accident.
One instance where the 3-year limit doesn’t apply is if your child is injured on a bus. In this case, you could make a claim for your child thanks to the litigation friend process so long as you begin before their 18th birthday. If you don’t, a claim is still possible but they will need to seek damages themselves before their 21st birthday.
We believe it is best to start your claim as soon as you can regardless of the time limit. That’s because solicitors need to conduct various tasks before sending the claim to the court.
What is the meaning of bus accident?
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What is another name for personal injury law?
Personal injury law, or sometimes referred to as tort law, covers cases where a person is hurt or injured, as a result of someone else’s negligence. This is a form of civil law, which means one private party is suing another, unlike criminal law where the government prosecutes someone.
What is defined as a personal injury?
Personal injury means physical injuries, mental injuries, or property damage caused to you by another party’s negligence. This type of injury may allow you to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover compensation for the negative financial consequences of their actions. Examples of personal injury claims include:
- If you decide to pursue the at-fault party for compensation in a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit, you or your lawyer typically must be able to prove the at-fault party:
- If you can prove that the at-fault party’s negligence caused your injuries, they may owe you compensation for your damages. This compensation may be available to you via a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or a personal injury lawsuit.
You may be entitled to recoup the cost of any medical care you received to treat accident-related injuries. You may also be entitled to compensation for financial expenses and losses that stem from your injuries. Depending on the nature of your injuries and their impact on your life, you may be able to recover:
If you choose to work with a personal injury lawyer on your case, they can help you identify the types of damages that you may be able to recover. A lawyer can also assist you in calculating the total monetary value of your damages.
Every state in the US imposes a statute of limitations that defines the amount of time you have to file a civil lawsuit against an at-fault party. In New York, the time is restricted as follows:
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There may be circumstances that alter these general deadlines in certain cases. Failure to meet the relevant deadline in your case could put your potential lawsuit at risk of being refused or of being dismissed without being heard.
Given sufficient time, the legal team who represents you can ensure your potential lawsuit is filed on time to comply with the state’s filing deadline.
When you decide to work with a personal injury lawyer on your case, they may be able to handle all of the legal work and communications on your behalf. If your lawyer can demonstrate the at-fault party’s liability, the insurance company that represents them might agree to negotiate a financial settlement.
Before any settlement talks, your lawyer may build a case file that demonstrates the responsible party’s negligence and the monetary value of your claim. Your case file may contain evidence such as:
- If the responsible party’s insurance company refuses to compensate you fairly, a lawyer can take your personal injury lawsuit to trial, where a judge or jury may decide on the liability of the defendant and may choose to award you compensation based on the evidence you or your lawyer presents.
If you or someone you love was injured because of another person’s negligence, Morelli Law Firm may be able to help you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. We represent clients in New York C.
Are all personal injury claims no win no fee?
There are a number of personal injury companies out there that claim they offer no win no fee agreements, when in fact there are hidden charges in the service they offer. It is important not to be fooled by the ‘claims farmers’ and instead use a firm of real lawyers that have the years of experience in the field.
How long does a personal injury claim take to settle in the UK?
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There are a number of different factors that can affect how long it will take for your personal injury claim to settle, including:
- The type of accident will impact how long it will take for your claim to settle. The below guide outlines how long it will likely take for your claim to settle:
Road Traffic Accidents, Workplace accidents and Public Liability: | Personal injury claims worth up to £25,000 in compensation will be processed through the Pre-Action Protocol. These claims typically include: |
Claims are processed using the Ministry of Justice claims online portal. Through the portal the defendant’s insurer has 35 days to evaluate the evidence against them and decide to accept or reject liability. Time limits may be extended in certain circumstances. | Claims handled through the portal usually take around 4-9 months to settle – based on clients’ accepting the first settlement offer. |
Clinical Negligence:
Clinical negligence cases can take anything from 18 months to even 2-3 years to settle. This is because they are often a lot more complicated and can take longer for the defendant to accept liability.
The time it takes for all personal injury claims to settle varies depending on the individual circumstances. On average the following types of claim take:
The type of injury or illness that you have developed as a result of an accident or negligent clinical treatment does have an effect on the time it will take your claim to settle.
At the beginning of the claims process, your solicitor will arrange for you to attend an independent medical assessment. If your injuries are minor, you will be able to attend a medical within a few weeks of the date of the accident, however if you have suffered serious injuries, you may need to wait several months until you have recovered enough to attend a medical.
In cases where the client has experienced catastrophic, life changing injuries, they may need to attend several medical assessments throughout their recovery period – which could take several years.
Medical assessments are needed to help your solicitor to get an accurate view on the extent of your injuries, how long your recovery will take and what rehabilitation treatment will be needed. This will help to ensure that you will receive maximum compensation for your injuries or illness.
It may take longer to settle your claim if you have multiple injuries. This is because certain types of injuries will take longer to recover from than others, and therefore it may take longer to assess the long term effects of the injury.
If you suffered psychological injuries as a result of the physical injuries that you experienced, it may take longer to ascertain what the long term effects will be.
Your claim will take longer if the defendant denies liability. If the defendant doesn’t offer a reasonable settlement or enter into negotiations, then the claim may end up in court, in order to reach an appropriate conclusion.
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