bus-train-accident-claims-guide

Bus and Train Accident Claims: Your Rights as a Passenger

Millions of people travel by bus and train every day in England and Wales. The vast majority of journeys are uneventful — but accidents do happen. Whether you were injured in a collision, thrown forward by sudden braking, fell on a wet bus step, or slipped on a train platform, you may be entitled to compensation from the transport operator responsible.
This guide explains who is legally responsible, what you can claim, and how to pursue your rights as a passenger — on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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Pedestrian Accident Claims What You Are Entitled To

Pedestrian Accident Claims What You Are Entitled To

Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian is one of the most traumatic and physically devastating types of road accident. Without any protective barrier between you and the vehicle, even a low-speed impact can result in serious injury. If you or a family member has been injured as a pedestrian due to a driver’s negligence — or due to a poorly maintained road or pavement — you are entitled to claim compensation.

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Motorbike Accident Claims A Complete Guide to Compensation

Motorbike Accident Claims: A Complete Guide to Compensation: A Complete Guide to Compensation

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in England and Wales. Without the protection of a vehicle body, a crash that would leave a car driver shaken can leave a rider with life-changing injuries. If you have been injured in a motorbike accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence — whether a car driver, a lorry, poor road conditions, or an uninsured motorist — you have the right to claim compensation.

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Whiplash Claims Under the 2021 Reform What You Need to Know

Whiplash Claims Under the 2021 Reform: What You Need to Know

If you have suffered a whiplash injury in a road traffic accident, the rules that govern your compensation changed significantly on 31 May 2021. The Civil Liability Act 2018 and the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 introduced a fixed tariff system that sets the maximum compensation most whiplash claimants can receive, replacing the previous approach where solicitors and insurers negotiated an amount based on individual circumstances.
This guide explains exactly what changed, how the tariff works, who it does and does not apply to, and how NJS Law can still help you get everything you are entitled to under the new rules.

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Road Traffic Accident Claims A Step-by-Step Guide

Road Traffic Accident Claims: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Road traffic accidents happen suddenly. One moment you are driving to work, collecting children, cycling home, or crossing the road — the next, your life may feel disrupted by injury, vehicle damage, insurance complications, and uncertainty.

A road traffic accident claim is not about confrontation. It is about accountability, rehabilitation, and ensuring you are not left to carry the consequences of someone else’s negligence alone..

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Personal Injury as a Passenger – How to Make a Claim

Few people think about the trust we place in drivers- whether it’s a friend, taxi driver, bus driver, or airport transfer service. We assume we will arrive safely. Unfortunately, statistics show that passenger injuries in road traffic accidents (RTAs) happen far more often than expected.

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