Injuries that are sustained on public transportation are very similar to the injuries you would see in most motor vehicle accidents. The most common injuries that passengers usually sustain from a public transportation accident are whiplash, sprained and torn ligaments, cuts, bruises, scrapes and back injuries. Other passengers could sustain more severe injuries like broken bones, brain concussions, herniated disks, severed limbs, scarring, carbon monoxide poisoning, and death. If you are a passenger and got injured in a public transportation accident, you can be compensated for your losses and damages by your insurance company.