Lydia Wheatley
Managing SolicitorThe best thing about being a personal injury solicitor is also the thing that drives and motivates me to be the best I can be and that’s the opportunity and ability to positively change the life of someone in need.
Public transport injury claim lawyers.
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If you’ve been injured in a bus, train or tram accident, speak to a public transport injury lawyer from Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
We ask more questions and get to know you personally. It’s how we spot the things others don’t, so you get more compensation.
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A more personal approach to your public transport injury claim.
We’ve helped many passengers and pedestrians get compensation for being injured in accidents involving buses, trains and trams. But we understand your situation is unique, and you’re different from every one of them. Getting you more compensation starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.
Depending on the circumstances, your claim may involve:
- A TAC claim.
- A workers compensation claim if you were traveling in the course of employment.
- A public liability claim.
- A TPD claim if you’re unable to work.
There’s no cost to speak to a public transport injury lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much compensation you can claim.
We’ll get you more compensation.
Getting injured on a bus, train or tram often means time off work, unplanned expenses and financial stress. But we’re here to help. We get to know you and your family to learn about your life before you were injured. We look beyond your injuries, to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed. Many of our clients’ injuries have led to other life complications and health issues. By getting to know you personally we identify these issues and claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.
What public transport accidents can I claim for?
Injured on a bus.
Including collisions, emergency stops and rollovers. Bus passengers are often thrown around in the bus because they’re not restrained by seat belts, which can result in serious injuries.
Injured on a train.
Serious train accidents are often caused by brake failures, derailments, collisions at crossings or accidental fires. However, passengers can also be injured from incidents like sudden braking and accidents getting on and off trains.
Injured on a tram.
Including injuries from emergency stops, collisions and other accidents.
You can also claim for injuries from slips, trips and falls, including injuries sustained in terminals and stations.
If you’ve been injured on public transport and you’re unsure whether you qualify for compensation, you can call 13 15 15 and get free advice from a lawyer.
Getting started.
Tell us about your claim.
Speak to one of our friendly solicitors today and find out if you can claim.
We’ll get to know you.
Our solicitor will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.
We’ll offer to start your claim.
We’ll explain how we can claim all your compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. You decide if you want to proceed – there’s no obligation.
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A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.
What can I claim if I’m injured on public transport?
The amount you can claim depends on the circumstances and may involve multiple claims.
A TAC claim – is a claim made through the Victorian Transport Accident Commission. Depending on the extent of your injuries you may be entitled to a range of personal injuries benefits and lumps sums.
A workers compensation claim – if you were travelling in the course of your employment, you may be able to claim workers compensation. And if the accident was the result of negligence by another party, your claim may involve a damages lump sum claim.
A public liability claim – is a claim against the public liability insurer of the relevant transport authority. For example, if you were injured at a train station due to faulty facilities or a slip hazard.
A TPD claim – is a claim for lump sum, generally made through your super fund. If you’re unable to work after your accident, a TPD lump sum could be your lifeline, and these lump sums can be substantial.
It’s vital that your injuries and their impact on your life are thoroughly assessed and your claim is prepared thoroughly, and that’s where the right public transport injury lawyer makes a big difference. We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.
How we can help you.
Here’s how our public transport injury lawyers can get more compensation for you:
Thoroughly assess your injuries and investigate the circumstances of your accident.
Identify each and every claim you’re entitled to make, including any lump sums you’re entitled to.
Manage your claim from start to finish, backed by our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee. We cover all the costs to run your claim, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.
You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.
Your public transport injury lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
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Frequently asked questions.
A no win no fee lawyer offers to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in disbursements if your case is unsuccessful. This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not the costs they incur. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.
Most people who make a personal injury claim use a specialist personal injury lawyer to make sure their case is thoroughly prepared and give themselves the best chance of success. Public transport injury claims can be complex and you may need to make multiple claims to get your full entitlements. So having the best personal injury lawyers on your side is very likely to result in a much higher injury claim payout to you.
Once you’ve chosen a personal injury lawyer, there are essentially four parts to the claim process:
- Your personal injury lawyer will assess your situation and determine what claims you’re entitled to make, then provide you with advice on how to proceed. Part of this process is to identify any relevant insurers.
- The next step is preparing to submit your claims to the TAC and any relevant insurers. This includes gathering the evidence to back up your injury claim, including medical reports to show evidence of your injuries.
- Once your personal injury claim has been submitted, if the insurer accepts liability it will generally offer to settle. This means it will offer to make a settlement payment to you. Your personal injury lawyer will advise you on what is a reasonable settlement and how much you should accept.
- If the insurer denies your injury claim or you can’t come to a settlement agreement, you have the option to take the matter to court – this is known as litigation.
Many personal injury claims settle within 9 to 18 months; however, some can take longer.
The amount of time it takes to settle your claim is determined by:
- How long it takes for your injuries to stabilise so that they can be assessed by medical experts.
- Whether the TAC (or relevant insurer) accepts liability for your injuries.
- Whether you reach an agreed settlement with the insurer quickly.
- If you don’t reach a settlement with the insurer and need to litigate the matter, it can take considerably longer than 18 months.
Watch our clients’ inspirational stories.
Henry's story
Maoris don't give up but the pain pushed me to the edge
As a proud Maori, it was Henry’s honour and duty to provide for his family. But when we met Henry his life was in tatters from a freak accident.
“My cousin recommended Law Partners. They took all the stress away from what I had to deal with and I really felt like they were a family. I found the best in Law Partners and I highly recommend them.”
Stephanie's story
I wouldn't wish this upon anyone
Humiliation, fear and extreme uncertainty clouded Stephanie’s thoughts following a devastating car accident that turned her world upside down.
Sasha's story
There's nothing scarier than hearing the news that your family has been involved in an accident.
There’s nothing scarier than hearing the news that your family has been involved in an accident.
Why should I choose Law Partners?
Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners.
We’ll match you with a lawyer who specialises in public transport claims like yours.
We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your injuries.
Your legal team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.
We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.
Do I have a case?
Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.
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