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Bus Passenger Suffers Personal Injury Due to Driver Error
16th April 2009
Our personal injury lawyers recently recovered compensation for a bus passenger, who suffered injuries due to the negligent actions of a bus driver.
Injured Bus Passenger
Although in most cases bus drivers do not have a duty to allow passengers to reach their seats before starting off, the courts sometimes rule they should exercise discretion to ensure that those more likely to have difficulty are seated. This may include passengers who are elderly or infirm or, as in this case, those carrying a lot of baggage.
Our client was thrown from her feet when the driver pulled off suddenly, as she was still standing and the bus jerked quite violently. She landed heavily and suffered injuries to her neck and knee.
Personal Injury Claim
The claimant instructed our specialist lawyers to assist her in making a personal injury claim, as she felt that the bus driver was responsible for her injuries.
We were successful and she was awarded over £4,000 in damages.
Our Specialist Solicitors
If you have suffered a personal injury as the result of a bus accident, or any other type of road accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Our specialist lawyers are experts in all areas of personal injury and can provide the best possible accident claim advice on a cost-free, confidential basis. Contact The Legal Line on 0800 0328511, or by completing a compensation claim enquiry form online.
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