Accident on public transport

Your right to compensation

When you think of a traffic accident, you usually think of a collision as a car driver or cyclist. However, you can also sustain injuries on public transport. Think of a traffic accident while you're a passenger on a bus.

Besides a traffic accident, there are several other reasons why you might sustain an injury on public transport. For example, if the bus brakes sharply for no reason and you fall, or if the bus pulls away again after you've gotten off, causing you to fall. In these cases, there's a good chance you've sustained personal injury.

This injury can consist of physical damage, such as physical complaints or wounds, but can also manifest psychologically, for example, through changes in your mental state. The compensation you are entitled to may therefore consist of various damages.

This includes compensation for travel expenses, medical expenses, and home help. Perhaps you were unable to work for a period of time due to the accident, resulting in a loss of income. You may also be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. This is compensation for the emotional distress you suffered as a result of the accident.

Legal support throughout the Netherlands

As your expert partner for personal injury claims, we serve victims nationwide. With offices in Amsterdam and Utrecht, we offer nationwide coverage and will visit you at home if necessary. Our experience in successfully claiming personal injury damages makes us a leading name in the industry.

Hardt Advocaten is proud to hold the National Personal Injury Quality Mark, a prestigious recognition that emphasizes our commitment to quality and professionalism. This quality mark, awarded by the Dutch Personal Injury Council (De Letselschade Raad), reinforces our reputation as a reliable and expert entity within the personal injury sector.

Hardt Advocaten was founded with the goal of supporting victims of personal injury and providing the best possible legal help. With our in house lawyers, we can assist you from start to end.

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The personal injury process: Your right to compensation

Claiming damages after an accident on public transport

We are happy to use our expertise to assist you with matters such as assessing and recovering these various damages from the other party. By law, the carrier is liable for damages resulting from the death or injury of a passenger as a result of an accident that occurred in connection with and during the transport.

We can work with you to assess the damage and file a claim. We do this by using photos of the accident, witness statements, medical records, and other sources, or by consulting with medical advisors or other experts. Any costs you wouldn't have incurred without the accident may be eligible for reimbursement. Therefore, it's important to keep track of your expenses from day one.

The process of a personal injury claim in the event of an accident on public transport

The legal process surrounding personal injury claims resulting from a public transport accident can be complex and intimidating. At Hardt Advocaten, we strive to make this process transparent and understandable for our clients. From the initial claim to obtaining compensation, we guide you every step of the way and maintain constant contact to ensure you're fully informed.

We've created an overview of the personal injury claim process, including a step-by-step plan for claiming your compensation. Have questions? We understand. Feel free to contact our personal injury lawyers to discuss your options!

Your options after an accident on public transport

Our goal is to help you as best as possible by restoring your situation to the way it was before the accident. Our personal injury lawyers will do their utmost to maximize your compensation.

Would you like to know more, or have you been involved in a similar accident on public transport? Feel free to contact us, free of charge and with no obligation, to discuss your options. You can reach us by phone at 030 269 0063 or through our contact form. We're happy to help.

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Hardt Advocaten: Expert legal assistance in the event of personal injury following an accident on public transport

Types of injuries after an accident on public transport

Hardt Advocaten offers specialized assistance in a wide range of situations, from traffic accidents to workplace accidents. Our goal is to provide each client with tailored legal support, tailored to the specific circumstances of the accident. Recognizing the diverse challenges that personal injury cases present is the first step toward a targeted approach.

If you have been involved in a traffic accident, you may be left with various complaints.

Examples of injuries include:

• Neck injury
• Whiplash
• Head injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Knee complaints
• Bone fractures
• Scars
• Mental complaints

For optimal recovery from personal injury after an accident, it's crucial to initiate appropriate medical treatments promptly to prevent further or permanent damage as much as possible. Medical treatments for personal injury include physiotherapy, rehabilitation programs, occupational therapy, and/or psychotherapy. We'll work with you to determine your recovery needs.

Collecting evidence after a traffic accident

Collecting evidence is a critical step in claiming compensation after a car accident. Immediately after the accident, it's important to gather as much evidence as possible. This includes photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any damage to personal property. It's also crucial to gather the names and contact information of witnesses who can support your version of events.

Medical reports prepared by a doctor immediately after the accident will serve as evidence of your injuries and are invaluable in supporting your claim. We will help you gather evidence and use it to support your claim.

Payment of compensation

Once the evidence has been gathered, the other party has been found liable, and the claim has been filed, the other party's insurer will launch an investigation into the accident, and our personal injury lawyers will discuss appropriate compensation. Depending on the complexity of the case, this process can take some time. During this period, we will keep you updated on all developments.

If you've suffered personal injury, you may face additional (medical) costs. That's why we request interim advances to alleviate acute financial hardship during the personal injury claim process. The insurer will propose compensation.

We advise you on making the right choices, ensuring you receive the compensation you're entitled to. If the outcome is unsatisfactory, we can, in consultation with you, take the case to court. In many cases, however, a settlement is reached without the need for a lawsuit.

Your options

We offer comprehensive legal support, aiming to restore the situation as much as possible to its pre-accident state. Our lawyers will do everything in their power to ensure full compensation for your damages by obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

Want to know more? Feel free to contact us to discuss your options, free of charge and with no obligation. You can reach us by phone at 030 2690063 or through our contact form. We'll help you move forward!

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I'm very pleased with Hardt's services after my motorcycle accident. I was kept informed throughout the entire process. Thanks to their dedication, I received the fair compensation I was entitled to, even though I didn't realize I was entitled to it. I recommend Hardt to anyone who needs help with personal injury cases.

Thanks again Team Hardt.