School Bus Accidents in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, September 01, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When you put your child on a school bus, you trust that they that their safety and well-being will be in the best possible care. If that trust is broken and your child is left with numerous injuries and you are consumed with all the costly medical bills, then you should consider taking legal action so you can receive the compensation you deserve. These accidents are not uncommon in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Mesa area. On June 2, 2008 in Chino Valley, AZ two school buses collided and caused the drivers and eleven students to be transported to the hospital. These types of cases are complicated since more than one individual is usually impacted by an injury. You do not want your child's pain and suffering to be neglected by school officials.

According to Webmd there are 24 million students who ride the school buses every year. These accidents cause numerous injuries depending on the severity of the accident. Some injuries result in numerous hospital visits, physical therapy, emotional damage and sometimes lifelong treatment.

Some examples include:

Types of Injuries

• Head trauma
• Concussion
• Broken bones
• Scarring
• Spinal cord injury
• Death

There are many different causes of school bus accidents. Depending on the circumstances, many people can be held accountable for your child's injuries. Some of the different scenarios that can endanger your child in a school bus include:

Possible School Bus Accident Causes

• A fatigued and sleepy school bus driver who has driven too many hours without rest
• School bus driver is aggressive and careless when driving
• Lack of proper training for school bus driver
• Overloaded buses
• School bus driver driving under the influence
• Poor weather conditions
• Faulty school bus parts
• Broken safety systems on the bus

While you can never predict when these types of accident can occur, you can try different safety steps to try to protect your child from being injured on a bus. Some safety measures include:

Safety Measures

• Teach your child about the proper behavior on a school bus. If your child is jumping around and misbehaving, the chances of them getting injured when an accident occurs is higher than if they are sitting properly in a seat.
• Pay special attention to how the bus driver behaves and drivers prior to putting your child on a bus. If you notice any inappropriate behavior, contact the school system immediately and express your concerns.
• Look into how many school bus accidents have been in your area.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

A school bus accident can be very traumatic for a parent. It may be difficult to know the right course of action to take for your child. An Arizona personal injury attorney can help sort out the details of the accident and can help make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. Your child deserves the best care and safety in their public transportation. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com

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