MAKING A BUS ACCIDENT CLAIM IN SCOTLAND

When it comes to accidents on buses and coaches, it’s highly unlikely that you are responsible in any way. If, however, you believe that you may have been partially responsible for the bus accident, then you could still be entitled to compensation either from the bus company’s insurer or the insurer of the other vehicle involved.

Unfortunately bus accidents are a frequent occurrence and a part of life, they are usually caused as a result of another drivers negligence, distraction, drink driving, or any other reason that causes them to collide into your vehicle, in some cases it could be due to bad weather and/or road conditions.

Bus accidents can cause severe injuries to anyone involved in the accident, that could be the driver, a passenger, pedestrians, or even a cyclist.

Claiming compensation will help you get back on the road to recovery faster, as we can help with private physiotherapy, out of pocket expenses and private medical expenses.

The first step is to contact us for a free initial assessment of your claim, this is to make sure that you understand the process clearly and know exactly what to expect after a claim has been made on your behalf.

We will advise you how much compensation you could expect to receive and the how long the process will take.

After speaking to one of our bus accident injury claims specialists we will put you through to one of our expert solicitors, they will discuss the claim further with you and will answer any questions you may have, the No Win No fee agreement will be explained to you in simple terms and your claim will then be set up. Your solicitor will then make contact with the at fault insurance company and initiate the claim. The solicitor will keep you updated throughout the claim process until the claim has been settled and you are satisfied with the outcome.

So why wait? Contact us today to get the compensation you deserve.

According to Scottish Law, you have 3 years in which to intimate a claim with the at fault party, we advise the claim should be intimated as soon as possible.

If a child under the age of 16 is involved in a bus road traffic accident, they usually have 3 years to make claim following their 16^th birthday.

Fill out our short online enquiry form and we will contact you within 30 mins.

Every case is different, there are a number of factors that affect the time it takes to settle a bus accident injury claim, a few are mentioned below :

The circumstances of the accident

Whether the identity of the third party is known

How long it takes to gather all medical evidence

The type and length of injuries sustained

Whether the at fault party accepts liability

If your busaccident took place within the last three years, and you suffered injury as a result of it then we can help you make a successful claim for compensation, whats more we can tell you if you can make a successful claim usually within 2 mins, so why wait? Claim today to see if you can make a claim for your injuries.

In general, the more severe your injury and length of suffering, the higher amount of compensation you can expect to receive, this is partly due to the affect it would have had on your lifestyle, social life, work, and in some cases personal relationships. But don’t worry we are here to support and assist you, to get the right help at the right time, this would include private physiotherapists, and professional medical experts.

General damages is the amount awarded for the pain and suffering following an accident, in Scotland this is known as Solatium, interestingly the word Solatium is derived from Latin. Please refer to the Personal Injury Calculator below to see the level of compensation you could expect to receive for Solatium.

Following a bus accident you may have incurred additional expenses as a result of the accident, this might include things like damage sustained to your property, clothing, along with transport costs for medical treatment. As all these expenses have incurred as a result of the accident, Hamilton Douglas Legal can recover these costs for you, we strongly advise you to keep all your receipts for your expenses, as these costs may be reimbursed by the third party.

If you have been involved in a bus accident and suffered injury, you may have to take time off work to help with your recovery, unfortunately in some cases this could lead to a loss or a reduction in wages and/or loss of overtime, in turn this could lead to financial hardship and have an effect on your quality of life, we can help you recover all your loss of earnings from the at fault party as this is your legal right, even if the at fault party was your employer.

Get in touch today to speak to our friendly advisors.

We understand what you are going through, which is why we have expert solicitors on our panel, to secure you the maximum amount of compensation, in the shortest possible time, along with all private treatment.

We have one of the largest panel of solicitors, covering the whole of Scotland and ready to assist you in making a No Win No Fee claim, if your claim is unsuccessful you don’t pay us a penny.

Get in touch today on 0141 2801112 to speak to one of our legal advisors, who will be happy to assist you in making a claim, alternatively fill out our short enquiry form, or “Make a Claim” section on the homepage.

We have years of experience dealing with motorcycle claims, which has given us the knowledge that we need to successfully win your case. Our team will gather all of the evidence needed, provide you with best private medical experts, and secure the maximum amount of compensation, we will handle the process from the beginning to the end, keeping you informed every step of the way.

If you would like to speak to one of our bus accident injury claims specialists please give us a call, we would love to speak to you, or alternatively you can request a call back at a time convenient to yourself, using our online call back service, or why not chat to us via the live chat feature on the website.

If you’ve suffered an injury due to a bus accident, contact us right away on 0141 2801112.