threatening us with solictors makes no difference whatsoever. In fact, if it ends up going to court because the solicitors kkeep refusing our offers, and then the judge rules that our initial offer was fair, you don't get anything extra, and can potentially get stung as we occasionally get to reduce the compo level to take into account the waste of time because people are too greedy and think we live in America.
You're also not dealing with the bus company, but their insurers - having dealt with commercial claims in the past, don't hold your breath for a quick settlement. They will want statements off the driver, any passengers on the bus, your sister.
If just one passenger states that your sister hit the bus and not the other way around, then all the solicitors in the world won't do her any good without any witnesses to support her version of events.
And we certainly don't fear solicitors costs (which by and large are under �3000 on a case like this), because we pass it all onto you - the policyholder - in increases in your premiums every year because people are greedy.
I got knocked off a motorbike a few years back - scraped my arms and legs quite badly, and ruined my clothing and helmet. Not my fault as I was stationary at the time. Insurers tried offering me money for my injuries as their policyholder told them what had happened - yes I was in a bit of pain, and could potentially have gotten around �2000, but instead, I was one of the few people who don't try and get something for nothing, and simply had the ike repaird, and had my damaged clothing and helmet replaced.
Parasites, the lot of you - I'd recomend you use a particularly dodgy firm of solicitors (like any of the firms us insurers keep on a black list because they pull stunts like this for greedy people), and watch how long it takes because the insurance company investigate for three years and your sister only gets the bare