Have you been injured on or by public transport? Our public transport accident lawyers are ready to act to help you access injury compensation and right wrong.
You may be eligible to make a public transport injury claim if you were injured in an accident involving a bus, train, tram, ferry or other form of public transport.
Who can make a public transport accident claim?
You may be eligible for public transport accident compensation if you were injured in an accident involving any form of public transport. You may have been a:
Passenger on public transport (including a bus, train, tram, light rail or ferry)
Driver or passenger in another vehicle
Pedestrian
If your accident involved a form of public transport in Australia, our trusted public transport accident lawyers can help you understand your entitlement to claim injury compensation.
Preparing for a public transport injury claim
If you’re injured on or by public transport, here’s what we suggest you do:
Seek immediate medical treatment for your injury
Seek immediate medical treatment from:
Paramedics at the accident scene
Hospital emergency room
Your GP
Get a medical certificate to support your injury claim. If you can, take photos of your injury
Report the public transport accident
Report the accident to the relevant public transport operator as soon as possible after the accident.
Depending on your state or territory, you will need to report the public transport accident to the police, if death or injury has occurred.
Collect important information
Collect as much important accident information as you can. This includes:
Registration details of all public transport and vehicles involved
Date and time of the accident
Accident location (including photos of the accident, if possible)
Public transport route
Contact details of any eyewitnesses
Your own written record of what happened to you
Contact Shine Lawyers
A public transport accident lawyer can help you understand your eligibility for injury compensation. There are strict time limits for bringing a personal injury claim, so it’s important to get in touch as soon as you can, whether you need a bus accident lawyer, train accident lawyer or other type of public transport accident lawyer.
Check if you have a claim with our simple, free online tool.
What we will ask:
Details about car accident and yours or your loved one’s injuries
Basic personal information that is relevant and necessary for your claim
What happens next:
Book a no-obligation appointment with a car accident lawyer right away, or
Speak with our team about your options
Injured on or by public transport? Shine Lawyers can help
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving public transport, our experienced public transportation injury lawyers can help you access your legal entitlements. No matter where you’re located in Australia or whether you need a bus accident lawyer, train accident lawyer or a different legal area, we fight for everyday Australians on a No Win No Fee* basis:
If you’d like to make a personal injury compensation claim or discuss your injury, contact us to arrange an obligation-free discussion of your best legal options.
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