Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liable in a School Bus Accident?
A:
Over 23 million children ride school buses everyday. While the vast majority of those rides end safely, at least 19 children die each year as a result of a school bus-related accident.
School bus accidents can be the result of:
- A collision on the road
- Slip and fall accident while the bus is stationary
- Students getting on and off the bus
- Children walking in front of or behind the bus
There are dozens of other potential causes of school bus accidents, ranging from driver neglect to the bus equipment malfunctioning and everything in between. Because there are so many different causes of school bus-related injuries, liability will depend upon the specifics of the case.
A few questions to consider in school bus accident liability cases include:
- Was the bus driver negligent or driving erratically?
- Was the bus accident caused by another driver colliding with the bus?
- Was there a mechanical defect involved on the bus that the carrier should have fixed?
Speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney can help you decide if you have a case and if so, how to proceed. The Kiley Law Group, located in Andover, Massachusetts, will evaluate your case for FREE. There are NO FEES unless one of our Massachusetts personal injury lawyers wins your case.
