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Spain Bus/Coach Accident Claims Guide

By Russell Bowes. Last Updated 18th June 2024. This is our updated guide on how to make coach accident in Spain / bus accident in Spain compensation claims. We have included an updated compensation table where you can check how much your injury could be worth.

There are tens of thousands of bus and coach passengers travelling across Spain each day. During the summer months, in popular destinations, many of these could be British tourists and families. For most of these passengers, the journey will be smooth and event-free. However, for some, it could end in an accident and the need to bring a bus or coach accident in Spain claim.

If you are a bus passenger and involved in an accident which means you need to make a holiday accident in Spain claim, you could have been involved in any of the following situations leading to a crash or other vehicle accident.

  • Your bus could have collided with a second vehicle, with your driver not being at fault.
  • The same circumstances could have happened, but with liability laying with your driver.
  • Accidents which happened because your bus had not been maintained properly, and was not safe.
  • If the accident was caused by driver fatigue.
  • The road you were travelling on was in a poor state of repair, leading to your accident.

Whether you are travelling in any coach or bus, in the UK, Spain, or any other country, there are actions which you should take to prevent you from being harmed or to lessen the extent of any injuries in the event of an accident.

  • If you have a seatbelt, you should fasten it securely.
  • Make sure your luggage is placed securely and does not obstruct people passing through the bus.
  • Do not distract or talk to the driver unless necessary.

If someone else was to blame for your bus or coach accident, you could be able to make a holiday accident in Spain claim.

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What Are Your Passenger Rights When Travelling By Bus Or Coach In The EU?

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If you are taking a bus or coach journey over 250 km, and which starts or ends within the EU, the following EU bus passenger rights could apply to you. According to European Union law, if you are involved in a bus or coach crash that happened on a regular, long-distance service, you can claim compensation. These rights extend to any dependants, who can make a bus or coach accident in Spain claim for compensation in the event of your death.

If the accident resulted in any of your belongings (such as your cases or other luggage) being damaged, you can include this in your bus injury compensation claim. Your EU rights also extend an obligation for the company running the bus or coach service to provide you with accident compensation and assistance, such as any immediate medical care, clothing, onward transport, and even food and drink if needed.

Accidents On Airport Transfers, Coach Trips, And Other Excursions

Bus or coach accident in Spain claims could even be made for accidents and injuries which happen before your holiday has even properly started. Did you book a coach or bus transfer to the airport in the UK, or from the airport to your hotel in Spain? If your injury happened on either of these journeys it could ruin, or even prevent you from having your holiday. Whether these journeys were booked as part of your package holiday, through your airline, or even privately booked, you can make a claim for compensation for your injuries and the loss of enjoyment, as well as the impact on your holiday.

You can also make a bus personal injury claim in Spain for accidents and injuries caused by, or whilst travelling on coach trips or other excursions. Again, this trip could have been a planned part of your holiday (through a UK tour operator) or an activity you booked for yourself whilst in Spain. Either way, you could be entitled to claim compensation, especially if your holiday was ruined as a result.

Contact Legal Expert today to find out more information about accidents and injuries on transfers and coach trips.

I Got Whiplash In A Bus/Coach Accident in Spain, Can I Claim?

Whiplash can be a very common type of injury resulting from a road traffic accident in Spain in a bus, coach, or any other type of vehicle. Whiplash happens when the connective tissues (such as ligaments or tendons) in the neck are stretched greater than how they would normally be. This usually happens in a very sudden way, such as during the impact of a road traffic accident. The muscles and other tissues can suffer minor to major tears and can lead to severe injuries on you. This might lead to long-term pain, or for some, mobility issues affecting the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Symptoms of whiplash will typically present very soon after the accident but could take up to a few days to do so. You can find out further information about the general symptoms of whiplash in this NHS guide article.

If you think that you have suffered a whiplash injury, the first thing to do is always to get any medical attention you need. You might notice that your neck has become very stiff, or that it is painful to move about. When you talk to a doctor, tell them about how you were injured, and all of your symptoms. They will be able to examine you thoroughly, and determine whether or not you have whiplash. If necessary, they may perform a x-ray to rule out more serious conditions. When making European road accident claims, you can claim for whiplash injuries, just as you would in the UK.

Compensation Claim Time Limits In Spain

Whilst you have three years in which to bring a personal injury claim in the UK, this is not always the case when injured abroad. The personal injury claims time limit in Spain can vary, depending on the nature of your accident.

If your coach or bus trip was booked through, or part of, an activity which was organised by your UK based holiday operator, you claim will be made against them in the UK courts system. As such, you will still have three years in which you bring your claim, though we advise people to do so as easily as possible.

If your bus or coach accident in Spain claim needs to be brought against a local operator and was booked privately, you have one year in which to bring your claim.

What Can You Claim For After A Road Traffic Accident In Spain?

If you are making a personal injury claim for an accident abroad, such as a bus or coach accident in Spain claim, you can claim for many of the same things that you can claim for if involved in an accident in the UK. These may include (but are not limited to) the following.

  • General damages. This is the part of your settlement which compensates you for your actual injury or the psychological trauma you have suffered. For many people, this could be the largest part of their claim.
  • Loss of income. This might be for earnings you have lost due to time off from work whilst recovering, or it could be for lost benefits as well.
  • Medical expenses and the cost of care. This could be a very large breadth of compensation type. It could include awards for the cost of treatments and prescriptions, right through to having to pay for help around the home if needed after you leave hospital.
  • Travel Costs. For someone claiming compensation for a road traffic accident in Spain, this could include the costs of travelling to medical appointments, through to flights and transfers to get you home if needed.
  • Lost enjoyment on your holiday. Being injured on holiday is bound to affect how much you enjoy your holiday. As such, you could also be able to claim for the time and enjoyment you have lost due to your accident.

In the section below, we look at how much compensation you could be awarded for different types of injury.

No Win No Fee Bus/Coach Accident in Spain Claims

If you have been injured and need to make a bus/ coach accident in Spain claim, the last thing you want to think about is the added worry of how much it could cost you to get any compensation which is rightfully yours. One of the things which commonly puts people taking any type of legal action (even if they are in the right, such as making a personal injury claim) is worry about how much it might cost. You may already have either had to prolong your trip, or pay for emergency flights back to the UK. If your injuries have also caused you to take time off work, this additional strain on your finances could really cause you worry.

This is why no win, no fee personal injury claims were created. In their simplest form, they are a way for solicitors or personal injury lawyers to provide services without charging an hourly rate or asking the claimant for upfront fees, as other solicitors might. This means you can start a bus personal injury claim in Spain confident in the knowledge that it will not cost you anything unless you win your claim, and that it will never add to any financial pressures you are facing.

How Legal Expert Can Help Make Your Bus/Coach Accident in Spain Claim

At Legal Expert we understand that you have a lot of choice when it comes to deciding which claims management service or personal injury lawyer to help with your bus or coach accident in Spain claim. That is why we have always tried to offer our clients something different. Our experienced team will listen to the individual circumstances of your claim before taking the time to carefully review what happened to you, and what injuries you suffered. They will then provide you with the right personal injury solicitor to work on your claim.

We treat each claim individually and are also proud to be able to offer many of our claimants services under a no win, no fee agreement. Whether your bus or coach accident in Spain claim is for whiplash, or any other injury, we can help. We will never try and run up large legal bills you have to pay and will make sure you get the maximum amount of bus injury compensation possible.

Start Your Claim By Contacting Us Today

When you are ready to start your bus/ coach accident in Spain claim you should contact Legal Expert. Our team are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day and can provide you with an experienced and professional personal injury solicitor who can work with you on your claim.

Contact us via the number above, or the contact us form on this page. You can also reach our team by sending an email to info@legalexpert.co.uk and request a call back. Start your holiday accident claim today.

Useful Links

Bus And Coach Accident Claims
If you have experienced a bus or coach crash and been injured as a result, find out how much compensation you may be due.

Bus Accident Due To Emergency Braking
Find out how to make a claim if you were injured on a bus or coach which had to stop in an emergency.

Holiday Accident Compensation Claims
If you, or someone you were travelling with became ill, or was injured in an accident caused by someone else, find out how to make a holiday accident claim.

NHS Accidents Advice In Spain
This NHS advice guide is for those injured whilst in Spain for more information on the NHS view the link.

Holiday Accident Claims In Spain
If you have had a accident in Spain view our online guide for general accidents in Spain it covers road traffic accidents slip trip accidents and motorcycle and car accidents. Also, check out the time limit to view how long you have to claim compensation.

Whiplash Compensation Calculator Claims Guide

A guide to whiplash claims, get free advice on whiplash compensation.

Restaurant Accident Claims

A Guide on claiming damages for accidents at a restaurant in Spain.

Swimming Pool Accidents In Spain

This guide looks at how to claim compensation for an accident at a swimming pool in Spain.

FAQs

How long do I have to claim for an accident abroad?

In the UK people generally have up to three years in which to start their personal injury claim. There are some circumstances in which people could claim beyond this three year time limit. Children under the age of 18 are not bound by the three year limit till they are over the age of 18.

Holiday accident claim time limits may differ. If you have been injured abroad the claim may be made against a tour operator in the UK or another party. Talk to an expert today to check how long you may have to make a claim.

How do I know if I could make a claim?

In order to be able to make a claim you will need to show that another party was responsible for the accident in which you were injured. You will also need to show that,

  • You were harmed in this accident.
  • Your accident happened within the relevant limitation period.
  • Another person caused the accident.

Do I have to use a Spanish lawyer?

You do not have to make your claim through a Spanish law firm or Spanish lawyer. Can show that a UK based tour operator or package holiday company has been at fault? If so, you could make your claim in the UK.

Could I claim if injured on my flight?

Buses and coaches may often be used for airport travel. But it is not just when on holiday people may be injured. If you have been injured in an accident at the airport or on your flight too or from Spain, you could make a personal injury claim.

Thank you for reading this guide on claiming for a coach accident in Spain / bus accident in Spain.