The consequences of bus accidents

There are more consequences of a bus accident than you may have considered. That is, it isn't just the bus driver and passengers that are at risk of suffering personal injury during a collision.

Buses are clearly very large vehicles and carry more passengers than other vehicles on the road, so in the event of a bus accident there are more people at immediate risk of passenger injury. While many buses move slowly in pedestrian areas as they are pulling in and out of bus stops, a bus involved in a collision can still cause substantial damage because of its extreme weight.

During July 2007, a bus that was travelling slowly through Ipswich town centre crashed into a lamppost, which then struck live power cables and caused a huge inconvenience to passengers, shoppers and local businesses.

Also, it was reported that in September 2007 a 68-year-old cyclist died after a collision with a double-decker bus at a pedestrian crossing. Many more people have either been killed or sustained serious personal injuries and been left disabled after being hit by a bus.

Another point to remember is that everyday commuter buses are rarely fitted with seatbelts, which are designed to help protect passengers against serious personal injury. Passengers regularly get up and down while the bus is moving in preparation to get off at their next stop or do so to allow other passengers to sit down or pass. This means they are at even greater risk of sustaining passenger injuries in the event of a bus accident, particularly elderly passengers who are not so quick on their feet or stable on their legs.

However, travelling by public transport is statistically safer than travelling by car as far more car accidents occur on British roads. Bus accidents are at their most prolific in third world countries where cars are less common, buses are the main mode of transport and the driving conditions are far worse.

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We understand the pain, distress and inconvenience that being involved in a bus accident can have and we believe that you should be compensated, especially if you were injured through no fault of your own.

When you make a claim through us we will assess your eligibility for compensation and then contact a personal injury solicitor from our esteemed panel to represent your case. Your solicitor will talk you through each stage of the claims process and offer you free legal advice, all on a no win, no fee basis.

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