Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
Parents place a lot of trust in their child’s school bus driver. This individual is responsible for taking their child to and from school safely, transporting them to school and sport events, etc. While most children make it to their destination without any incidence, there are times when things can go wrong. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there was an estimated 1,214 fatal crashes involving school transport between 2004 and 2013, which averages about 134 fatalities each year.
If your child is injured on a school bus, it is important to know your options and what you should do if your child is hurt.
First, you should always teach your child the basics of safe riding on a school bus. This includes safely entering and exiting the bus. Some things you should teach your child include:
Even with all of the precautions in place, your child could still be injured – especially if their bus is involved in a car accident. If your child is injured, there are several legal questions you will need to answer in order to determine who is liable for their injuries:
If your child was injured by a negligent bus driver, the attorneys at Malman Law can help. Contact us online to schedule a consultation or call us at 888-625-6265 now.
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