St Johnstone football fans secure £100,000 after bus fire

Digby Brown has helped nine people recover rightful damages after successfully settling public transport accident claims.

Victims of the November 2021 incident suffered injuries ranging from lacerations, fractured bones and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Partner Robert Kernaghan and Associate Euan Robertson – both based in our Dundee office – investigated the incident and led the legal action on behalf of the St Johnstone supporters.

Robert said: “When you view the images of the bus fire it really is remarkable that more people were not injured by this harrowing and completely avoidable accident.

“We acted for a total of nine fans affected by this incident, many of whom will continue to be affected long into the future.

“We are pleased to help them secure rightful damages so they may access the kind of support they deserve.

“I would like to acknowledge the response of Stagecoach because by swiftly admitting liability the coach firm helped prevent victims from suffering any further.”

Confirmation of the successful settlements – and startling images of the actual blaze – was reported widely across national media including Daily Record, BBC and The Courier.