School Bus Accidents
School bus accidents happen more frequently than we would like to admit. Often school buses lack seat belts and other safety restraints found in other passenger vehicles. School bus accidents occur traveling to and from school, to sporting events, or on school field trips.
Because school bus drivers and school bus laws and regulations can create unique issues, if your child is in a school bus accident you should consult an attorney who understands school bus laws and child injury claims.
We have extensive experience handling child injury claims including school bus accidents. The following are the more common causes of school bus accidents:
- Driver error or negligence
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Driving while impaired by drugs or intoxicated
- Failure to properly inspect and maintain the bus equipment including brakes and tires
- Failing to insure children cross the street safely after leaving the bus
Some of the types of injuries that we have handled resulting from school bus accidents include:
- Head trauma
- Broken bones
- Scaring
- Concussion
- Spinal cord injury
- Death
