Bus accidents will usually occur for a number of reasons. One of the most frequent causes of bus accidents is poor driving on behalf the bus driver. Sometimes braking can be erratic, leading to accidents with passengers crashing into seats in front and behind their own. This is a common cause of whiplash, and if you suffer such an injury as a result of poor driving then it is likely that you will have strong grounds to make a whiplash claim.
In general, buses are one of the safest forms of transport. However, inevitably accidents do happen, and these accidents can lead to physical injury through absolutely no fault of your own. In such a case it is likely that you will be eligible to make a bus accident compensation claim. Similar injuries can also be caused by cornering too aggressively or at too fast a speed. Again, if you suffer a whiplash injury as a result then you should contact a claims firm dealing with bus passenger accidents to discuss the exact details of your case; in just a few minutes they will be able to tell you whether or not you have grounds to make a claim.
When choosing your firm of bus accident compensation solicitors, it is important to look for a few tell-tale signs which show that they are a reputable firm with a track record of making successful vehicle accident claims. It is certainly worth keeping an eye out for those firms in particular that offer a no-win-no-fee guarantee. This ensures that – if your claim were to be unsuccessful – all of the legal costs associated with the compensation claim are met by your solicitors. On the other hand, if the bus accident compensation claim is successful, you will keep every penny of the settlement awarded, with your legal team collecting their fee from the other party involved in the case.
Service is another essential element you should look for in a bus accident compensation solicitor. This should be evident from the very first contact that you have with them. Reputable firms will clearly explain the whiplash claims process and will likely assign a dedicated point of contact for the entirety of a case, ensuring that there is always someone to turn to for information about the progress of your bus accident claim. Other firms may take an eternity to return your call and leave you out in the cold when it comes to explaining the process.
