School Bus Accidents Lawyer

School bus accidents can refer to other accidents than vehicular accidents such as injuries that occur to a child boarding or exiting the bus.

Unfortunately, many school buses are not equipped with safety belts and rely on the concept of compartmentalization. Compartmentalization means that the child is in a compartment of pads with a reinforced seat. This type of seating is only effective in protecting the child if the child is placed securely on the seat.  While the seating design may protect children from a frontal collision, it may not protect children from a lateral or side collision.

Common Causes of School Bus Accidents Include:

• Inattentiveness or Distraction
• Multiple Blind Spots
• Fatigue
• Speeding
• Drivers Lack of Experience or Training
• Overloaded School Bus
• Poorly Maintained School Bus
• Defective or lack of safety equipment(s) such as reflectors and warning devices