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Public Transport - Injuries

Question

“I was involved in an accident when travelling as a passenger on a public bus. I was injured during the accident and I want to know whether I can claim compensation for these injuries, or is compensation only for people involved in car accidents?”

Answer

Yes, you can claim compensation for your injuries that you sustained as a passenger on a public vehicle that was involved in an accident.

The Transport Administration Act states, that people injured in public transport accidents, are able to access damages under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act.

The Motor Accidents Compensation Act provides, compensation for people injured in an accident, that are involved in the use or operation of a motor vehicle. The wide definition of motor vehicle in the Act means that, compensation is available not only for people involved in car accidents, but also for people involved in accidents with other motor vehicles such as buses, trucks, motorbikes and bicycles. In addition, the Act provides compensation for pedestrians and passengers in motor vehicles that are involved in an accident.

When people are injured in a motor vehicle accident and unsure of their entitlement to compensation, the best action to take is to see a Lawyer who specialises in motor accident compensation law and has experience in public transport accident compensation claims.

The Compensation Law Expert has been assisting clients with their claims for motor vehicle accident compensation in the Parramatta, Western Suburbs and Sydney areas for over 20 years and can advise you on your claim if you are injured in any one of the following situations:

•A car accident 

•If you have suffered injury while you were a passenger in a car accident or a pillion passenger on a motorcycle.

•If you were injured while driving a motorcycle.

•If you were injured while riding a bike.

•If you are a pedestrian who was hit by a motor vehicle.

•If you are a professional driver of taxi, bus or truck and suffered a motor vehicle injury.

•If you were injured when travelling on public transport such as a bus or train.

There are strict deadlines for making a claim if you have been injured and want to claim for motor vehicle accident compensation. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident of any type, it is important that you receive legal advice on your claim as soon as possible. 

If you are worried about incurring legal costs our expert motor vehicle compensation lawyers and solicitors have a “No Win No Fee” policy which means that if you don’t receive any compensation for your motor vehicle accident, then you don’t have to pay our legal fees.  

Call the Compensation Law Expert today and take the worry out of your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim. 

Call the Compensation Law Expert today and know that you have made the first step to piece of mind! 

You can ring Frank at one of his offices and make an appointment, or email him on fjb@bblawyers.com