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School Bus Accidents
About 24 million children ride school buses to
and from school each day in the United States.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, school bus-related accidents
send 17,000 children to emergency rooms each
year. Of those, more than 10 children a year die
as a result of school bus-related accidents.
The relatively low number of deaths in school
bus crashes is likely due to the low speed at
which school buses travel on a typical school
day, as well as the large size of the bus
itself. However, like tractor-trailers, the
large size can pose a threat to other cars and
vehicles that share the road. In fact, of the
1,479 total school bus accident fatalities
occurring between 1991 and 2001, 68 percent were
occupants of other vehicles involved.
School bus accidents can be caused by such
contributing factors as driver negligence,
dangerous roadways, weather conditions,
defective products and improper maintenance,
among others. According to school bus accident
statistics, almost one half (45 percent) of all
school bus accidents involve impacts to the
front end of a school bus. Other common crash
types include right side impacts,
non-collisions, and left side impacts, rear
impacts, and top impacts in descending order.
These accidents may lead to death or serious
physical injury, including:
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Head injuries
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Burn injuries
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Brain and spinal cord injuries
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Fractured bones
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Cuts and bruising
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Amputations
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Internal injuries
If
you have been injured as the result of a bus
accident or your child has been injured in a
school bus accident in Kansas, either as a
passenger of the bus, pedestrian or driver or
passenger of another vehicle involved in the
accident, call the Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC
to discuss your case. You may be able to file a
claim against the bus company to recover for
your damages.
Parents and guardians entrust school bus drivers
with our children’s safety and their lives. The
drivers must abide by all transportation laws,
including laws that prohibit speeding and
consuming alcohol before or while driving. In
addition, drivers of school buses must abide by
a higher duty of care for schoolchildren, who
are seen to have a special status in the eyes of
the law and deserve more than ordinary
protection.
School bus crashes impact the lives of the
victim and his or her family. Depending on the
severity of the accident, the victim may need to
undergo surgery or visit numerous specialists.
Treatment for school bus-related injuries may be
very expensive and cause financial stress on the
family. If you retain a skilled bus accident
injury lawyer you may be able to recover
monetary compensation for your injuries and
other accident-related costs.
The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC provides
tough, aggressive representation for school bus
accident victims and their families. When you
choose us to handle your school bus accident
lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed
to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold
negligent parties responsible and get you the
compensation you deserve.
At
Paul Hogan, LLC, We can help you understand your
rights and options, and seek compensation for
your injuries. Please contact our office toll free at
1(800)426-6129
or via our
online form.
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