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Bus Accident Injury Claims WA

Injured on a Transperth, TransWA or school bus in WA? ICWA runs a fault-based scheme. You may claim for medical costs, income loss, and pain and suffering. We secure bus CCTV fast and guide your claim start to finish. 

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  • Fast action on CCTV & SmartRider data
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We confirm bus accident injury compensation eligibility, evidence, time limits and next steps. No Win, No Fee.

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Bus Accident in WA? Do this now

Follow this 4-step process to protect your WA bus accident injury claim. 3 Year Time limits apply for WA bus injury claims. Get advice early.

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Get medical care

See a GP or hospital and follow advice.

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Protect evidence

Photos, witnesses, and keep receipts.

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Report when required

Report accident & injury to WA Police and the bus company.

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Notify ICWA early

Lodge a Notice of Intention to Make a Claim.

Do You Have a Bus Accident Claim?

If you are a bus passenger and suffer an injury, you will usually be entitled to compensation. This is on the basis that the bus driver or another driver negligently caused your injury.

ICWA provides compulsory third-party (CTP) Motor Injury Insurance (MII), which pays compensation on behalf of an at-fault driver. Unsure of the fault? We assess it in your free review.

You may claim if you were:

  • Bus passenger on Transperth, TransRegional, Transwa, or a private coach. Collision, harsh braking fall, boarding/alighting, doors.
  • Pedestrian struck near a stop, crossing, or roadside by a negligent bus driver.
  • Another road user in a car, on a motorbike, or on a bicycle is hit by a bus.
  • School bus passenger on PTA School Bus Services.

What we do fast:

  • Request bus CCTV in days and preserve evidence
  • Request SmartRider tap data and route/stop records
  • Liaise with ICWA and negotiate for maximum lawful payout
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Operators we deal with:

Public Transport Authority (PTA), Transperth, Swan Transit, Path Transit, Transdev, School Bus Services, TransRegional, Transwa, private operators.

Proven Results in WA Bus Injury Claims

We act for injured people across WA. Here are some real-life settlement results, with most cases involving mild injuries that were settled early to avoid litigation costs. For serious injuries, please refer to the examples in the serious and catastrophic injuries page.

$50,000 — High School Bus Passenger

  • Situation:
    Truck collided with school bus, throwing client into horizontal dividing bar.
  • Injury:
    Bruising to abdomen and back of head. Trauma induced irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Result:
    No economic loss. $50,000 compensation won for pain and suffering of minor.

$53,500 — Bus Passenger Injured Travelling to FIFO Work Site

  • Situation:
    Bus driver missed a bend and drove over 1-metre-high mound of earth.
  • Injury:
    Whiplash including soft tissue inflammation to the lower lumbar spine.
  • Result:
    Workers compensation and motor vehicle accident claim settled for damages of $53,500.

$30,000 — Bus Passenger Injured Attempting to Board Bus

  • Situation:
    Passenger holding handrail inside bus. Driver closed bus door on client’s arm.
  • Injury:
    Injury to left forearm and elbow including tendon tear. PTSD and anxiety.
  • Result:
    $30,000 compensation won after disproving argument based on unhelpful CCTV footage.

Disclaimer – Examples are anonymised and illustrative only. Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes.

Foyle Legal get our client near the top of WA bus accident injury payouts without going to the full trial!

Over the last 25 years, the highest compensation awarded at a WA District Court trial for a bus injury was $57,390. Bus claims are often vigorously defended in court because liability is often unclear.

At Foyle Legal, we have achieved results close to the highest trial awards for our clients without the need for a full trial. This approach has saved our clients from the stress, legal fees, barrister fees, court fees, trial fees, and many uncertainties and risks associated with going through a complete trial.

Bus injury payouts in WA are often modest because most cases involve short-term soft-tissue injuries with little or no lasting income loss. Even when the bus driver or another party is clearly at fault, compensation is assessed under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA) based on injury severity, not event impact. As a result, most settlements fall in the lower range but still recognise pain, suffering, and inconvenience.

– Christian Foyle, Top-rated compensation lawyer in WA.

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How We Win Your Bus Claim

We identify cause, prove fault, and maximise lawful compensation.

1

Poor lookout/unsafe manoeuvres

We collect on-board CCTV, driver reports, telematics, and talk to witnesses.
2

Speed/spacing errors

We request the WA Police crash report and reconstruction if needed.
3

Harsh braking injuries

We trace the trigger and tie negligence to the bus driver or another road user.
4

Maintenance defects

We analyse logs, service records, operator policies and training.
5

Stop hazards

We spot hazards such as signage, lighting, approach paths, and platform risks.

What we do fast: request bus CCTV, request SmartRider tap data, confirm route/stop evidence, liaise with ICWA and work hard to negotiate a settlement for you.

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You matter to us. Your case will be led by our senior team, with 100+ years of combined personal injury experience!

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What you can claim?

  • Medical and rehab costs, travel, medication.
  • Income loss past and future, incl. super impact.
  • Care and assistance. Paid or unpaid.
  • Pain and suffering and other future losses where applicable.

Every case is different. We maximise each head of damage using WA medical and vocational evidence.

What To Do Now

  • Get medical care. GP or hospital. Follow advice.
  • Report when required. Use WA Police crash reporting for injury, major damage, or towing.
  • Notify ICWA early. Lodge a Notice of Intention to Make a Claim as soon as practicable.
  • Call Foyle Legal. We collect evidence and run your claim.
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What You’ll Get In Your Free Case Review

  • Clear eligibility and likely fault position.
  • A tailored evidence plan and next steps.
  • Timeframes, likely pathways, and no win, no fee* costs.

Can I claim for sudden braking on a Transperth bus?

Yes, if negligence is proven. We request bus CCTV within days and use driver logs, SmartRider taps, and incident reports.

How do school bus injuries work in WA (PTA School Bus Services)?

Claims go through ICWA. A parent or guardian claims for the child. We plan future needs and can place funds in trust.

Who pays after a bus accident in WA (ICWA)?

WA CTP is fault-based. We claim against the at-fault driver’s ICWA policy, including when another driver caused the braking, or if uninsured/unidentified.

Bus Accident Evidence Checklist 

  • Route number, service time, direction, stop ID.
  • Bus registration, fleet/vehicle number, driver details if known.
  • Location specifics, CCTV potential, dash-cam, SmartRider/ticket data.
  • Photos of scene, hazards, damage, injuries.
  • Witness names and phone numbers.
  • Medical notes, referrals, scans, receipts.
  • WA Police crash report number.
  • Any telematics/incident reports.
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Bus Accident Injury Claims FAQs

Can I claim if the bus braked suddenly?

Yes, if negligence caused the braking or conditions. We use CCTV, driver reports, telematics, and witnesses.

Is Transperth part of the WA Government?

Yes. Transperth is managed by the PTA. Services are delivered by Swan Transit, Path Transit, and Transdev.

How long do I have to claim?

Usually three years to start court proceedings in WA. Start early to preserve evidence. Some exceptions apply.

See the personal injury claim process page for more details on time limits.

Who is the insurer?

ICWA manages Motor Injury Insurance (CTP) in WA.

My child was hurt on a school bus. What are our rights?

A parent/guardian can claim on the child’s behalf. We plan for future needs, schooling impact, and long-term care. Funds can be placed in trust.

What if the bus driver wasn’t at fault?

We claim against the at-fault driver’s ICWA CTP.

How do fees work?

No win, no fee* for most matters. We explain likely disbursements before you sign.

Where can I learn more about WA injury claims?

Start here: our WA Personal Injury FAQs, the Foyle Legal Blog, and our podcast. Plain-English guides, updates, and real WA case insights.

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Call 0408 727 343 for immediate assistance, or complete the form for a free case review from our expert personal injury lawyers.

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Foyle Legal Provides Legal Services to all of WA

What suburbs in Perth does Foyle Legal provide legal representation to?

Looking for best personal injury & workers compensation lawyers near you in Perth? Foyle Legal provides legal representation for WorkCover claims, workplace injury claims, motor vehicle accident claims, public liability claims, medical negligence claims, criminal injuries compensation claims.

We handle all WA personal injury matters across Perth, including the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, Perth CBD, eastern suburbs, western suburbs, and Fremantle.

North of the river – Northern Suburbs

Ballajura – Bassendean – Bayswater – Beechboro – Carine – Carramar – Clarkson – Connolly – Currambine – Dianella – Doubleview – Duncraig – Eden Hill – Edgewater – Embleton – Glendalough- Greenwood – Gwelup – Heathridge – Hillarys – Inglewood – Innaloo – Joondalup – Kallaroo – Karrinyup – Kingsley – Landsdale – Maida Vale – Malaga – Marangaroo – Mindarie – Mindarie Keys- Morley – Mullaloo – Munster – North Beach – Osborne Park – Padbury – Scarborough – Shenton Park – Sorrento – Trigg – Tuart Hill – Wanneroo – Warwick – Waterman – Wembley Downs – Woodlands – Woodvale – Yanchep

South of the River – Southern Suburbs

Alfred Cove – Applecross – Ardross – Attadale – Bateman – Beaconsfield – Beeliar – Bentley – Bibra Lake – Bicton – Booragoon – Bullcreek – Canning Bridge – Canning Vale – Cannington – Casuarina- Cockburn – Como – Coogee – East Victoria Park – Forrestdale – Gosnells – Jandakot – Karawara – Kelmscott – Kwinana – Melville – Mount Pleasant – Palmyra – Shelley – Spearwood – Success – Wattle Grove – Welshpool – Willetton – Wilson – Winthrop

Perth Inner City

Burswood – CBD/Northbridge – East Perth – Highgate – Leederville – Maylands – Mount Hawthorn- Mount Lawley – North Perth – South Perth – Subiaco – Victoria Park – West Leederville – West Perth – CBD – Kings Park – Northbridge – Perth

Eastern Suburbs

Ascot – Belmont – Carlisle – Kewdale – Newburn – Redcliffe – Rivervale

Western Suburbs

Churchlands – City Beach – Claremont – Cottesloe – Crawley – Daglish – Dalkeith – Floreat – Mosman Park – Mount Claremont – Nedlands – Swanbourne – Wembley

Fremantle

East Fremantle – Fremantle – Hamilton Hill – North Fremantle – O’Connor – South Fremantle

Does Foyle Legal provide Legal presentation to surrounding areas of Perth?

Yes, Foyle Legal extends legal presentation to surrounding areas of Perth. This include but limited to Avon Valley, North Coast & Valleys, Peel areas, Perth Hills, Rottnest Island, and Swan Valley.

Avon Valley

Avon Valley – New Norcia – Northam – Other Avon Valley Areas – Toodyay – York – Clackline – Wooroloo

North Coast & Valleys

Bindoon – Chittering – Gingin – Guilderton – Lancelin – Ledge Point – Lower Chittering – Moore River – Neeragabby – Upper Chittering – Wanerie – Woodridge

Peel Region

Mandurah – Peel Coast – Peel Inland – Baldivis – Barragup – Boddington – Dawesville – Dwellingup- Falcon – Greenfields – Halls Head – Karnup – Mandurah – Mandurah East – Meadow Springs – Pinjarra – Port Kennedy – Quindanning – Ravenswood – Rockingham – Rockingham Beach – Safety Bay – Secret Harbour – Serpentine – Shoalwater – South Yunderup – Wannanup – Waroona- West Pinjarra

Perth Hills

Armadale Area – Bickley – Carmel Wine Region – Kalamunda Area – Mundaring Area – Other Perth Hills Areas – Serpentine – Jarrahdale Area – Armadale – Bedfordale – Bickley – Byford – Carmel – Chidlow – Darling Downs – Darlington – Forrestfield – Gidgegannup – Glen Forrest – Gooseberry Hill – Greenmount – High Wycombe – Hovea – Jarrahdale – Kalamunda – Karragullen – Lesmurdie – Mount Helena – Mundaring – Mundijong – Orange Grove – Parkerville – Paulls Valley – Pickering Brook – Roleystone – Stoneville – Wungong

Swan Valley

Baskerville – Belhus – Bellevue – Brigadoon – Bullsbrook – Caversham – Ellenbrook – Guildford – Hazelmere – Henley Brook – Herne Hill – Middle Swan – Midland – Midvale – Millendon – South Guildford – Swan Valley – The Vines – Upper Swan – Viveash – West Midland – West Swan – Whiteman

Does Foyle Legal provide legal service to clients in Regional WA?

Yes, we service all of WA, including remote or regional areas of Western Australia.

Caiguna – Cocklebiddy – Madura – Mundrabilla – Esperance – Woody Island – Goldfields – Balladonia – Boulder – Broad Arrow – Coolgardie – Cue – Gwalia – Kalgoorlie – Kalgoorlie-Boulder – Kambalda – Kookynie – Laverton – Leonora – Menzies – Murchison – Norseman – Warburton – Hopetoun – Munglinup – Ravensthorpe – Wheatbelt – Bolgart – Broomehill – Caballing – Corrigin – Gnowangerup – Holleton – Hyden – Kulin – Lake Grace – Lake Yealering – Merredin – Mullewa – Narembeen – Narrogin – Nungarin – Wagin – Wandering – Watheroo – Williams – Coral Coast – Cervantes to Dongara – Badgingarra – Cervantes – Dongara – Eneabba – Green Head – Jurien – Leeman – Mingenew – Port Denison – Coral Bay – Exmouth – Ningaloo Reef – Abrolhos Islands – Carnamah – Geraldton – Greenough – Northampton – Kalbarri – Port Gregory – Carnarvon – Denham – Monkey Mia – Shark Bay – North West – The Kimberley – Broome Peninsula – Broome – Cable Beach – Roebuck – Dampier Peninsula – East Kimberley – Halls Creek – Kununurra – Lake Argyle – Warmun – Wyndham – West Kimberley – Derby – Fitzroy Crossing – The Pilbara – Karijini -Pilbara Coast – Dampier – Karratha – Onslow – Point Samson – Port Hedland – Roebourne – South Hedland – Thevenard Island – Wickham – Pilbara Outback – Marble Bar – Newman – Pilbara – South West – Blackwood River Valley – Balingup Area – Balingup – Mullalyup – Boyup Brook Area – Boyup Brook – Bridgetown / Greenbushes Area – Bridgetown – Greenbushes – Nannup Area – Jalbarragup – Nannup – Geographe / Bunbury – Bunbury Area – Australind – Bunbury – Eaton – Collie River Valley Area – Collie River Valley – Donnybrook / Capel – Capel – Donnybrook – Glen Mervyn – Kirup – Peppermint Grove Beach – Ferguson Valley Area – Dardanup – Ferguson Valley – Wellington Mill – Wellington Mills via Dardanup – Harvey Area – Binningup – Cookernup – Harvey – Myalup – Preston Beach – Yarloop – Great Southern – Albany Coast – Albany – Big Grove – Bornholm – Emu Point – Little Grove – Middleton Beach – Redmond – Robinson – Bremer Bay Coast – Bremer Bay – Denmark Coast – Bow Bridge – Denmark – Golden Hill – Hazelvale – Kentdale – Nornalup – Frankland River – Frankland – Kojonup – Mount Barker / Porongurup – Amelup – Cranbrook – East Porongurup – Kendenup – Manypeaks – Mount Barker – Narrikup – Porongurup – Margaret River – Busselton/Vasse – Broadwater – Busselton – Geographe – Vasse – Dunsborough/Yallingup – Bunker Bay – Cape Naturaliste – Carbunup – Carbunup River – Dunsborough – Eagle Bay – Marybrook – Naturaliste – Quedjinup – Quindalup – Yallingup – Margaret River Central – Forest Grove – Forest Grove via Margaret River – Gnarabup – Gnarabup Beach – Karridale – Margaret Region – Margaret River – Prevelly Park – Rosa Glen – Margaret River North – Chapman Hill – Cowaramup – Gracetown – Metricup – Wilyabrup – Witchcliffe – Yelverton – Margaret River South – Augusta – Kudardup – Southern Forests – Manjimup Area – Donnelly River – Manjimup – Nyamup – Quinninup – Northcliffe Area – Pemberton Area – Pemberton – West Pemberton – Walpole Area – North Walpole – Walpole

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