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Injured on public transport? We'll fight for your claim.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a public transport accident.

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50,000+ customers helped2
£100m+ recovered each year3

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Customers helped

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Recovered per year

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Common injuries

Injuries from public transport accidents

Public transport accidents can cause serious injuries because passengers are often standing, unrestrained, or caught off guard. Whatever you're dealing with, we've handled claims like yours before.

Important information

1 If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.

2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.

3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.

Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).

Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.

You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.

Every public transport accident is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.

How much compensation can you get?

Find out what you're owed

Whiplash (recovery under 2 years)

Range £2,090 – £7,410

Minor head or brain injury

Range £2,070 – £11,980

Serious shoulder injury

Range £11,980 – £18,020

Back injury (lasting)

Range £11,730 – £26,050

Hip or pelvis fracture

Range £3,710 – £24,950

Wrist injury

Range £3,310 – £44,690

Knee injury (moderate)

Range £13,920 – £24,580

Psychological trauma (moderate)

Range £5,500 – £17,900

Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, physiotherapy and travel costs.

Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.

Three steps to your public transport accident compensation

Start your claim

Tell us what happened.

Call or fill in the form. Takes two minutes
We listen to your story
Get clear next steps on the spot

We handle everything.

Dedicated Claims Manager assigned to you
Evidence gathered, insurers dealt with
You focus on getting better

Get your compensation.

Medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering
Every penny you're owed, nothing overlooked
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Common causes

What causes most public transport accidents?

Transport operators have a duty of care to keep you safe. When they fail, you deserve compensation for every penny it costs you.

Bus

Harsh braking & sudden stops

Thrown forward on buses and coaches

Train

Train & platform incidents

Faulty doors, platform gaps, slips

Tram

Tram & light rail collisions

Derailments and passenger falls

Slippery Floor

Wet floors & slip hazards

Spills, rain, and unclean surfaces

Wrench

Poor vehicle maintenance

Mechanical failures and defects

Ferry

Ferry & boat accidents

Collisions, rough seas, unsecured items

If you've been hurt on public transport and it wasn't your fault, you deserve compensation. We fight for every penny you're owed.

Start your public transport accident claim

Fill in a few details and we'll call you back within minutes. Clear next steps, no obligation, completely confidential.

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No Win, No Fee¹ — a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged for a successful claim. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, you may be required to pay a cancellation fee.

Common questions

Public transport accident claims FAQ

Everything you need to know about making a public transport accident claim. Can't find your answer? Call us on 0333 006 8282.

If you were injured on a bus, train, tram or ferry because the operator failed in their duty of care, you absolutely deserve compensation. As a passenger, you trusted them to get you there safely. No seatbelts on buses, crowded platforms, faulty doors, you're vulnerable in ways you shouldn't be.

We see passengers dealing with pain, medical bills mounting up, and time off work with no income. None of that should be your burden to bear alone. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.

You absolutely can claim for any bus accident where you weren't at fault. Bus companies have a legal duty to keep you safe, and when they fail through harsh braking, poor driving, or unsafe conditions, they're liable for your injuries. Call us on 0333 006 8282, we'll handle everything on a No Win, No Fee¹ basis.

Train accident compensation depends on your specific injuries and circumstances, but the Judicial College Guidelines show £2,090-£7,410 for most soft tissue injuries depending on recovery time. More serious injuries or permanent damage can be worth significantly more. We'll give you a realistic estimate based on your exact situation.

No upfront payment is needed to start a No Win, No Fee¹ public transport accident claim. If the claim is unsuccessful, no success fee is charged. If it succeeds, the agreed success fee and cancellation terms are explained before you proceed.

You can absolutely still claim even if you didn't get immediate medical attention after your public transport accident. Many people don't realise they're injured until hours or days later due to shock and adrenaline. Get in touch. It's No Win, No Fee¹ and we'll arrange proper medical documentation for your claim.

Simple public transport accidents with clear liability typically settle within 4-12 weeks. More complex cases involving serious injuries can take 6-18 months as we need comprehensive medical evidence. We'll give you realistic timelines from day one so you know exactly what to expect.

Public transport accidents are more common than most people think. The Office of Rail and Road reported over 2,500 passenger injuries on railways in 2022-23, while bus and coach accidents account for thousands more injuries each year.

These numbers highlight why it's so important to claim the compensation you're entitled to if you've been injured on public transport.

Why Claimsline

Why trust Claimsline with your public transport accident claim?

Claims Manager

One dedicated Claims Manager

From day one. They know your case inside out. No repeating your story to multiple different people.

Proven track record

Proven track record

Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.

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4.9/5 on Trustpilot

Thousands of reviews. 50,000+ customers helped. Over a decade of experience getting people what they deserve.

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No Win, No Fee¹

You pay absolutely nothing upfront. We only get paid when you do. The financial risk sits with us.

Decades of experience

Decades of experience

We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.

Solicitor connection

Same-day solicitor connection

Most of the time, we can connect you with a specialist public transport accident solicitor on the same call.

Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a public transport accident.

Don't let a transport operator's negligence cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.

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