Injured on public transport?

If you have been injured as a passenger on a bus, tram, light rail, underground, train or another form of public transport, you may be entitled to compensation.

Situations where passengers or bystanders may be injured on public transport

Here are some typical causes of injury we assist with:

Falls caused by braking or sudden movements while travelling
Falls or injuries when boarding or alighting, e.g. due to distance to the platform
Crush injuries in doors
Collisions with another vehicle
Injuries caused by derailment or technical failure
Accidents involving bystanders being struck

In all of these situations, you may be entitled to compensation, even if no one has done anything wrong directly and regardless of whether the vehicle was in motion or not.

The main rule if you are injured on public transport is that you are entitled to compensation for your financial loss as a result of the injury. Normally, the insurance company will also cover reasonable and necessary legal expenses.

What should you do after the injury?

To strengthen your case, we recommend that you:

Seek medical attention as soon as possible. You will receive the treatment you need, and the doctor will document your acute symptoms and injury.
Contact a solicitor early. We can assess your situation and your compensation claim. We will ensure the correct approach is taken.

For us at Advokatfirmaet Unneland AS, personal contact, close follow-up, and availability when you need us are essential. Our clients come from all over the country, and we handle all personal injury cases, from major trauma to minor injuries.

An injury can affect how you live your life – work, private life, finances and future plans – and therefore we place great emphasis on understanding your situation and what you are going through. We take the time to thoroughly review the details of your case, and we ensure that both your rights and the process ahead are explained in a clear and understandable way.

We also prioritise being accessible and responsive, so you are not left with uncertainty or unanswered questions. When you need support, information or clarification, you should experience that we are there for you.