Effective from 19th July, our Edinburgh office at 16 - 20 Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AT, will be temporarily closed as we are in the process of relocating. During this period, there will be no staff at this office.

Please be assured that it is business as usual. You can continue to contact your solicitor by phone or email for any assistance or to discuss your case. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to ensuring that our services remain uninterrupted during this transition.

Claim Now

To ensure we give you the most tailored advice regarding your data breach enquiry, we kindly request that you complete our specialised enquiry form. You can access the form
by clicking on the following button: Click here

Click here to return to the previous window

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.

The injuries which occur in bus accidents can vary from whiplash to serious injuries involving brain or spinal damage.

Types of bus accident

Road traffic accidents involving buses occur for a number of reasons.

Perhaps the road surface was damaged. Maybe the road was slippery because of the weather. Or maybe the accident was simply caused by bad driving.

On other occasions the bus may be involved in a collision with another vehicle. Maintenance problems and mechanical failures are other common causes of incidents involving buses and coaches.

Elderly people are particularly prone to accidents involving falls in the gangway – drivers should be aware of passengers and, with this in mind, should not aggressively accelerate or decelerate.

All bus operators have a duty of care to the health and safety of their passengers. If you sustain injury while travelling on a bus then you may be entitled to compensation.

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 for the negligent actions of the bus driver as their employee.
  • 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.

Thompsons, Scotland's leading personal injury firm

If you are involved in a bus-related traffic accident, make sure you get as much information as possible from the driver of the bus and any passengers on board. The matter must also be reported to the police.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of making a compensation claim, contact our no win, no fee lawyers today on 0800 0891331. We will investigate matters for you and provide a full assessment of your options.

Legal services for Car Accident 5 1177
Based on 2076 reviews
Excellent
5/5
5 / 5

Lawyers

Very adaptable people, always had my interest in mind and under everything I wanted despite the hard communication from my part as English isn’t my first language. Had many hurdles but they were by my side the whole way there.

Zita
7 December 2024
5 / 5

Hassle-free

Corinne made the process of making a claim very simple and hassle free. She was very professional and patient throughout. I would highly recommend both Thompsons and Corinne.

Georgina
5 December 2024
5 / 5

Really helpful

Used shahrez for myself and my sons personal accident claim, he was very polite helpful and always kept us updated.

Alison mullin
19 November 2024
5 / 5

Excellent Service

We decided to use Thompsons Solicitors for our personal injury claim following a road traffic accident. The service was spot on from beginning to end, with excellent communication, timely responses & cleat advice that was easy to understand. It was evident Corinne was always acting in her clients best interests and she worked hard to ensure we got the compensation we rightfully deserved. We were delighted with our final offer and we would absolutely recommend both Thompsons and Corinne to others. We cannot thank her enough for all her help, support and advice during this experience.

Siobhan Kerr
15 October 2024
5 / 5

Road traffic accident

Jordan has been great and kept me informed all the way through and am happy with the outcome he has got me.

Ross Alexander
14 October 2024
5 / 5

Amazing service

Lauren and Scarlett were on the ball constantly, keeping me informed all throughout the process and explaining every detail.

Gary boles
27 September 2024
5 / 5

compensation claim

Thompsons was a very professional and approachable firm who ensured I got an appropriate settlement.

Fiona
12 August 2024
5 / 5

Traffic Accident

I can’t thank Corinne and the Team enough for all their help, support, hard work and perseverance with my case. Their belief in me and not giving up over 2 years won me my case and an out of court settlement. I am extremely grateful to Corinne and the team for providing a first class service at all times and keeping me constantly updated every step of the way over the past 2 years. Thankyou all so much and so glad with your expert advice and knowledge in your field it did not have to go to court and an offer was made which I am extremely happy with.

Anonymous
9 August 2024
Injured through no fault of your own?
Call us on
To see how much you could claim
Compensation Specialists
Our offices and meeting places
Talk to Thompsons
Claim Now