Bus Injury Compensation: £7,800 Awarded
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Osbornes secures a compensation for a client injured after being victim of a bus driver`s negligence
Compensation was recently secured for a passenger on a bus by Megan Lambert, at Osbornes Law, totaling £7,800.
What happened?
Our client was a seated passenger on a bus when the bus driver braked harshly, after moving away from the bus stop, causing all passengers to fly forward, shout and scream.
The sudden braking threw our client from her seat and resulted in her hitting her head on the metal pole in front of her and falling to the ground. She was unconscious for a short time and some passengers assisted her off the ground. Shortly after, the police was called and attended the scene.
The claimant sustained a minor head injury with loss of consciousness, a laceration to her forehead resulting in a scar, facial bruising, a large contusion to her right forearm, a sprained wrist and some minor neuropraxia (mild peripheral nerve injury). In light of her injuries, a report was obtained by a consultant in emergency medicine for a final prognosis. Fortunately, the claimant was anticipated to make a full recovery.
Legal proceedings and compensation
Settlement negotiations began and court proceedings were ultimately issued before settlement was agreed at £7,800.
We often take our safety for granted in public places or on transports, and accidents in these places are more frequent than we think. On the unfortunate occasion in which you are victim of slippery floors, misplaced objects that become obstacles, or as in this case, the negligence of a bus driver, you can end up being injured or seriously injured. In such cases you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
In cases where an individual sustains injuries on a public bus due to the negligence of the driver, some key details that are helpful to the case are the registration of the bus involved, the route number of the bus and where along the route the accident occurred. Where possible, a description of the bus driver is also very helpful, along with any evidence of travel.
Megan Lambert who represented the client in this case comments:
“I am so pleased that my client was able to make a full recovery from her injuries. Had she been standing on the bus, rather than sitting, her injuries may have been much worse. This case highlights that even in public places or on public transport, where we have a general expectation of safety, incidents happen that can result in us being injured. Our client was absolutely right to seek out advice and we were happy to help here receive the medical treatment she needed whilst at the same time negotiating a financial settlement on her behalf.”
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If you want to find out more about making a claim for injury compensation, or if you need legal help, our Personal Injury Team is here to help you navigate any issue you may have.
Please contact us by calling us or filling in our online enquiry form.
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“Fielding a first class, very well resourced team of litigators, the personal injury department at Osbornes is rated for its diverse workload of complex, high-value injury claims.”
“Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.”
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Osbornes clients are individuals whose cases are treated with the focus required when dealing with life changing injuries.
Fielding a ‘first class, very well resourced’ team of litigators, the personal injury department at Osbornes is rated for its diverse workload of complex, high-value injury claims, representing both domestic and international claimants.
Osbornes is an excellent firm, made up of lawyers with flair and pedigree.
Osbornes lawyers are smart, well trained, experienced and well managed.
Osbornes personal injury practice is first class; very well resourced and second to none.
Osbornes is becoming one of the top players in the claimant personal injury market. A large team with a great number of very high quality solicitors.
Osbornes is a highly proficient serious injury firm. They bring all the benefits of the biggest firms in the market but none of the downsides.
Osbornes prepares cases well; the whole team is good and lawyers there know their stuff.
They deal with people compassionately and take on the right amount of detail. The firm has some really brilliant key solicitors.
The personal injury team is responsive and its level of service towards clients and other professionals is exceptional and high quality
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.
Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients from partner level to paralegal. Their client care is exceptional.
They are a team who are highly respected in the PI sector.
This is an excellent PI team doing a broad range of PI work.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims, with notable strength in acting for European clients for whom English is not a first language.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims.
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
"Osbornes comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business"
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
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