For the vast majority of the time bus travel in Scotland is safe and incident-free. In part this is because bus drivers receive extensive training and must undergo rigorous testing before they are allowed to transport passengers. However, accidents do occur and if you are injured while travelling on a bus or coach you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim for pain, expenses and losses.
What types of bus accidents occur?
Road traffic accidents involving buses occur for a number of reasons including:
- Damaged or slippery road surfaces
- Driver error or poor driving
- Collisions with other vehicles
- Mechanical failures or maintenance issues
- Elderly passengers are particularly vulnerable to falls
All bus operators have a duty of care to the health and safety of their passengers and in any of the following situations you may be entitled to compensation:
- If the bus driver was negligent compensation may be payable by the bus company
- If it was not the fault of the bus driver then another party may be to blame, in which case it may be possible to recover compensation from that driver's insurance company.
- If the bus accident was caused by an uninsured or untraceable driver then you may be able to make a claim with the Motor Insurers Bureau.
David Adams
David Adams
"If the driver is uninsured, there is a non-governmental body called the Motor Insurers Bureau that basically is the port of last resort."
How can Thompsons help bus passengers?
If you would like to discuss the possibility of making a compensation claim, contact our no win, no fee lawyers today on 0800 0891 331.
We will investigate matters for you and provide a full assessment of your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
